ELECTRIC HIGHWAY TESTED IN OIL & GAS COUNTRY - UNEXPECTED RESULTS!

EV Channels Review

The reviewer embarks on an electric truck journey through Alberta, Canada, a region traditionally dominated by the oil and gas industry. Initial charging experiences present challenges, including app-based payment systems, poor cell service, and blocked chargers, leading to significant delays. The F-150 Lightning, specifically the 'Flash' trim, is highlighted, though its EPA range is noted as significantly impacted by highway speeds, averaging 31 kWh/100km. Despite initial frustrations, the reviewer finds that charging infrastructure improves significantly as they travel south from Slave Lake towards Calgary, with Ford dealerships and public charging networks like Electrify Canada and Flow offering better performance. The reviewer praises the entrepreneurial spirit seen in solar and wind farms and commends the efforts of organizations like the Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta for their advocacy. Ultimately, Alberta earns a "Trucked Up Stamp of Approval" with caveats, acknowledging the western and southern parts are well-equipped, but the northeastern "oil patch" region remains a charging desert, particularly Fort McMurray, which is criticized for its lack of fast chargers.