MODEL Y AND F150 LIGHTNING ROAD TRIP! 14 HOURS ON THE ROAD PICKING UP MY F150 LIGHTNING IN VIRGINIA

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This video chronicles a road trip from Charlotte, NC to Northern Virginia in a 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive, primarily to pick up a new Ford F-150 Lightning. The reviewer highlights the Model Y's improved efficiency compared to previous versions and praises the current state of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, which was used extensively during the journey. The FSD system is noted for its ability to navigate parking lots and Superchargers, though with occasional inconsistencies. The charging experience at Electrify America and Supercharger stations is detailed, with the Model Y offering three months of free Supercharging. A key takeaway is the surprisingly similar road trip and charging experience between the less efficient F-150 Lightning and the more efficient Model Y, especially when not strictly adhering to rapid 0-45% charging cycles. The reviewer also notes the lack of adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist in the F-150 Lightning as a significant drawback for long-distance driving.