CAN MY EV-SWAPPED FORD F-100 IMPRESS AN OLD RANCHER? WE MAX IT OUT & TORTURE TEST IT! EP.4

EV Channels Review

This episode of Chargezilla puts an EV-swapped 1965 Ford F-100 to a rigorous work test on a ranch, aiming to impress a seasoned rancher. The truck, powered by two Hyper 9 electric motors and utilizing Tesla battery packs for approximately 78 kWh, demonstrated impressive torque and capability, especially when loaded with over 2,500 pounds of firewood. The reviewer highlighted the truck's solid articulation, the effectiveness of the upgraded regenerative braking (though less aggressive than a Ford Lightning), and the surprisingly comfortable ride despite its solid axles, attributing this to tuned Fox shocks and F-250 springs. While the truck handled the heavy load and steep inclines well, concerns about the braking system's capacity for such weight were addressed by using a log as an anchor during descent, which proved to be a dramatic but ultimately successful test. The reviewer praised the truck's overall capability and the remaining battery charge, deeming the work episode a significant success.