So with all of the "green" stuff Biden is trying to push as part of his domestic agenda.. and his little photo op at the Ford electric 150 "Lightning".. there may be a little bit of a problem..
Daily Telegraph
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Meanwhile, Ford’s new all-electric F-150 pickup truck might be facing a problem or two in the US:
Ford estimates that range for the 2022 F-150 Lightning electric pickup will be 230 miles for trucks with the standard battery and 300 miles on trucks with the extended-range pack …
However, we estimate that towing anywhere near the Lightning's stated 10,000-pound maximum tow rating will lead to highway range in the double digits.
Shouldn’t be a problem. Nobody ever tows anything more than 100 miles.
Interestingly, an extended-range electric F-150 has a reduced payload capacity compared to the less-expensive standard variant. That’s because the long range battery is significantly heavier, cancelling any power advantage.
Nothing green ever works.
Good luck trying to use one of these to haul a camper or cattle trailer..