FORD F-150 LIGHTNING HAULS A CLASSIC VW TEQUILA BAR BUS: AN EV TOWING CHALLENGE YOU WON'T BELIEVE!

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This video documents a real-world towing challenge where Mike Gilbert uses his 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat Extended Range to tow a converted 1979 VW bus on a U-Haul trailer. The round trip covered approximately 130 miles. The reviewer highlights the truck's capability, noting it handled the load well, estimating the total weight around 5,000-5,500 lbs. Key takeaways include the significant efficiency penalty when towing, with the truck averaging 0.9 miles per kWh on the loaded return trip compared to 1.7 miles per kWh on the unloaded outbound journey. Despite the penalty, the Lightning managed the distance without needing to charge, thanks to a full charge at the start and a buffer built up on the outbound leg. The reviewer found the truck's range estimation to be adaptive and generally reliable, even with towing. Minor challenges included navigating traffic and avoiding parkways restricted to trailers. Overall, the F-150 Lightning is presented as a capable and practical towing vehicle for such tasks, with the reviewer expressing satisfaction with its performance.