FINAL STRETCH HOME! 3000 MILE F150 LIGHTNING ROAD TRIP

EV Channels Review

This video documents a 3,244-mile round trip road trip in an F-150 Lightning from Charlotte, NC to Maine and back. The reviewer highlights various charging experiences, including Tesla Superchargers, Mercedes Alpitronic Hyperchargers, and IONNA sites, noting both positive and negative aspects of each. A significant pain point discussed is the inconsistent and often exorbitant pricing of hotel EV charging. The reviewer praises the F-150 Lightning's practicality for long-distance family travel due to its spaciousness and comfort, though acknowledges its charging speed and range are not class-leading. The real-world efficiency consistently averaged around 2 miles per kWh. The video also touches on routing decisions, the functionality of charging apps, and the need for better infrastructure and pricing transparency at travel plazas and destination chargers. Despite a minor issue with the accelerator pedal early on (resolved by replacing the 12V battery), the Lightning is deemed a capable road trip vehicle.