Electric F-150 loses 25% of range with full payload, AAA study finds, gas version can drive 200 miles farther The F-150 Lightning, Ford's electric version of its iconic pickup truck, loses about a quarter of its driving range when it's fully loaded with cargo, according to a test by AAA.
As reported by the Western Journal, AAA did a comprehensive test on the truck's battery by accounting for towing and cargo capacity factors.
With 1,400 pounds of sandbags, the truck's range dropped from 278 miles to 210 miles, or a 24.5% decrease.
The version of the truck used in the test was rated as having a 300-mile range, which means owners could lose up to 90 miles on their charge if they hook up a trailer before heading out.
“Our testing revealed a significant range reduction, but it’s important to note that the Lightning was loaded to near its maximum capacity,” said Greg Brannon, the director of AAA Automotive Engineering.
The listed 300 miles per battery charge is significantly less than the gas-powered version, which will drive for 500 miles on a full tank.
According to AAA, the model used was just 110 pounds short of its max payload, which would be 1,510 pounds. However, according to the Verge, Ford lists the Lightning’s maximum payload as 2,235 pounds with the standard electric battery and 1,952 pounds with an extended-range battery. Those models could theoretically stand to lose much more mileage if packed to full capacity..............
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