SAYING GOODBYE TO OUR 2023 TRUCK OF THE YEAR | FORD F-150 LIGHTNING FAREWELL

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The reviewer bids farewell to their long-term 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, acknowledging its "Truck of the Year" award while explaining why it wasn't the perfect fit for their off-grid lifestyle. The Lightning is praised for being an "F-150 first, EV second," retaining much of the regular F-150's utility and accessory compatibility, particularly highlighting the massive, versatile front trunk and the integration of standard truck features. However, the review points out significant drawbacks: real-world range struggles, with highway driving yielding only 250-260 miles (and even less when towing), and slow DC fast charging speeds (under 200 kW peak, taking 45 minutes for 10-80%). The lack of a heat pump for colder climates is also noted. Despite these limitations, the reviewer concludes that the Lightning is an impressive engineering feat and a solid truck, provided the owner's use case aligns with its capabilities and charging accessibility.