1,000 MILE F-150 LIGHTNING RACE AGAINST CCS USING ONLY TESLA SUPERCHARGERS WITH THE NEW ADAPTER

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This video documents an ambitious 1,000-mile road trip race between two identical Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat Extended Range trucks, pitting the new access to Tesla Superchargers (via adapter) against traditional CCS public charging networks. The reviewer highlights the significant logistical challenges encountered, particularly with Supercharger station accessibility and parking in urban environments. While the adapter and software integration worked, the physical act of parking the large F-150 Lightning at crowded Supercharger stations proved difficult, requiring creative solutions like driving onto curbs. The reviewer notes that charging speeds were capped by the vehicle's capability, not the Supercharger's potential, and that the experience was not always welcoming. Despite these hurdles, the core functionality of charging via Tesla's network was confirmed. The video also touches on the F-150 Lightning's comfort, driver assistance features (BlueCruise), and overall practicality for long-distance travel, though it acknowledges some typical body-on-frame truck characteristics.