FORD F-150 LIGHTNING TOW TEST! REAL-WORLD TRUCK TOWING COMPARISON EV VS. DIESEL, GAS & HYBRID

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This Edmunds towing comparison test pits the Ford F-150 Lightning against its gasoline, diesel, and hybrid F-150 counterparts. While the Lightning impressed with its instant torque, quiet operation, and a real-world towing range exceeding expectations (around 170 miles vs. an estimated 100), significant drawbacks emerged. The primary challenge lies in charging infrastructure; the Lightning required a lengthy 4 hours and 8 minutes of charging time compared to just 10 minutes for the diesel Ram to refuel. Navigation and charger availability proved frustrating, often requiring manual searching via phone apps. Despite achieving a comparable cost per mile to the diesel, the Lightning's high initial purchase price (over $98,000 for the Platinum trim tested) and infrastructure limitations make it difficult to recommend for frequent or long-distance towing over more conventional options, which offer comparable towing capability for a significantly lower cost.