CROSS-COUNTRY HOLIDAY ROAD TRIP IN MY F150 LIGHTNING - NORTH CAROLINA TO MINNESOTA! PART 1

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This video documents the first leg of an ambitious cross-country road trip in a 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat Extended Range, covering nearly 600 miles from North Carolina to Indiana. The reviewer meticulously details the charging logistics, utilizing a mix of Mercedes-Benz HPC, ChargePoint, and Tesla Superchargers via the Ford NACS adapter. Key observations include the effectiveness of a frozen adapter to mitigate thermal derating, the performance of the Comma AI BluePilot system, and significant frustrations with Electron hotel chargers due to load sharing issues. The real-world efficiency averaged 1.9 miles per kWh. While the trip highlights the capabilities of the F-150 Lightning for long-distance travel, it also underscores the persistent challenges with charging infrastructure reliability and user experience, particularly with app-based Level 2 solutions.