1000 MILE F-150 LIGHTNING ROADTRIP: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY?

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This video documents the first leg of a 1000-mile F-150 Lightning road trip from the Bay Area to San Diego. The reviewer highlights the practicality of the Lightning's frunk and bed for family road trips, particularly with the addition of a Worksport tonneau cover. Charging experiences were generally positive, with the vehicle reaching a new personal record of 177 kW at a Rove charging station, though the reviewer notes the V4 dispensers still required an adapter. Traffic, especially on I-5 and over the Grapevine, significantly impacted travel time, turning an estimated 9-hour journey into an 11-hour one, more so than charging stops. The reviewer found the Rove charging location to be an excellent amenity-rich stop with a marketplace and restrooms. While the F-150 Lightning demonstrated good efficiency (around 2 miles/kWh) and handled the journey well, the primary challenges were external traffic conditions rather than the vehicle's charging capabilities.