HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED WHEN WE TRIED TO TOW WITH THE FORD F150 LIGHTNING ELECTRIC PICKUP TRUCK

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This video chronicles a significant road trip where the Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat Extended Range was used to tow a car and trailer, totaling approximately 5,000 pounds, across a substantial distance. The reviewer, Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield, highlights the truck's surprising capability and efficiency, exceeding initial expectations. While the Lightning averaged between 1.5 and 2.1 miles per kilowatt-hour during the towing portion, significantly better than the projected 0.8-1.2 miles/kWh, the reviewer notes that the truck's estimated range prediction initially struggled with the towing load, eventually normalizing as the trip progressed. Challenges encountered included unreliable Electrify America charging stations and a slow 3kW hotel charger, necessitating the use of a Tesla destination charger adapter. Despite these network issues and a brief period of battery overheating leading to reduced performance, the overall verdict is highly positive, emphasizing the F-150 Lightning's competence as a towing vehicle for long distances.