F150 LIGHTNING LET ME DOWN & LEFT ME STRANDED: FLORIDA TO NC ROAD TRIP

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This video chronicles a road trip from Florida to North Carolina in an F-150 Lightning, primarily testing non-Tesla charging infrastructure. The reviewer highlights a mix of experiences, from convenient hotel charging and impressive Mercedes-Benz HQ facilities to the critical failure of the truck's battery management system (BMS) leaving them stranded at 0% state of charge, despite indicating remaining range. The reviewer praises the variety and co-location of charging networks like Mercedes and Electrify America, noting competitive pricing at some IONNA stations. However, the critical BMS issue at low state of charge is a significant concern, leading to a recommendation to avoid trusting the vehicle's range estimate below 5%. The video also touches on the convenience of Buc-ee's charging hubs and the overall viability of CCS charging for long-distance travel, albeit with a significant caveat regarding the truck's low-SOC performance.