F-150 Lightning Platinum Range

HellBoy said:

Speed will kill range, same happens in a regular gas car…

the EPA tests are performed at like 55mph?!

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Who in the world would drive 55 miles an hour on the interstate. That’s 15 miles an hour under the speed limit in my state. You will get pulled over for that.

Rwsand said:

Very disappointing that Ford advertises 300+ miles on the extended battery. I’m still getting maybe 200 miles on a full charge. Disappointment disappointment disappointment. Really curious what other people are seeing. My wife has an Audi EV and she’s getting pretty much the advertise mileage. Not sure where Ford’s coming up with these numbers but someone needs to take a series look at it.

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They've taken a serious look and gotten the estimated range. Also Ford is advertising the EPA's estimated range. It isn't Ford's range. People are getting what is advertised. Official Ford F-150 Lightning EPA Range And Efficiency...
267 miles on highway.

Rwsand said:

In my old Ford F150 not much difference in mileage per gallon at 70 versus 79.

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There is no way you are going to convince anyone that in a pickup truck your range doesn't change based on your driving habit. Math and physics are against your statement, especially since you said "not much". Not much could be said about your 200 vs 267.

And load of people can drive a different speed It is also why I got the Lariat because I wanted the extra mileage for long drives.

I drove 80 miles, one way, doing ~70 mph and got 2.2 going up and 2.1 coming back. Which comes out to 275-288 estimated range which is the EPA highway estimate for the Lariat ER. So Ford put it on the mark.

Rwsand said:

In my old Ford F150 not much difference in mileage per gallon at 70 versus 79.

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OK, there's no question that you are using more energy.

Rwsand said:

Who drive 68 miles an hour?

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I don't. I was merely relating the observations of a poster who drove across the United States who found his optimal range/charge time balance was 68 mph.

I also don't worry about how much range I start out with if I am not going to drive anywhere near the range displayed. Are you driving more than 200 miles each day?

Rwsand said:

Who drive 68 miles an hour?

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EV drivers. If you can't do it, not for you. I'm with you in spirit....I went on a big rant about this a few months ago, too! I think planning our speed and accounting for charger access is something many, including myself, never anticipated. So, If I go see my daughter at college 60 miles away, I'll just hammer it as always at 80 mph as I can get there and back and charge easily at home. However, if I'm going to Fargo, ND, with minimal DC fast chargers in between (240 miles) I'm going to try 70 mph and hope for 2 mi/kwh and I'll know I'm going to make it. If I am getting 2.1, I'll probably speed up. If 1.9, which is cutting it close, I'll slow down. And I won't even try in the worst of winter as you ain't seen nothing, yet.

Man, I'm in the other camp. I'm going to average 350 - 400 miles on a single ER charge, actually from 80%. My driving may be unique, but perfection for EV use. I commute to work 3.5 miles each way on 35-40 MPH roads. I average 3.5 Mi/kWh. So efficient, 120V trickle charging keeps me around 78-80% all the time. She hates highway speeds, loves 45 mph and less.

Delivered 6/20/22, a Lariat ER, I took her to seaside CT from upstate NY over 4th of July weekend. 285 miles each way. Had to charge once on the way there, once on the way back. I drive fast. 80+ all ways with the Waze app. Averaged 1.8 Mi/kWh for the 600 total miles I put on her that weekend. Trickle charged her to 98% before leaving in 4 days during the stay. My charge stop 1 hour from destination was 11 minutes on the way home. Probably could have made it at slower speeds. Aerodynamics play the largest role in range.

Hi, yes i have the same question.

I have on mine 1300 miles since i got it and my F-150 with ER battery and with 100% it shows estimated range of 277 miles.
But to be honest I live in Florida - AC is on all day and has really to work hard here. 50% local traffic 50% highway.

How do i ever know if the battery has a problem, when every owner gets different estimates because of driving styles?

Other than that question - i love the car - Fast, quiet, a real Truck

Dyslexic said:

Hi, yes i have the same question.

I have on mine 1300 miles since i got it and my F-150 with ER battery and with 100% it shows estimated range of 277 miles.
But to be honest I live in Florida - AC is on all day and has really to work hard here. 50% local traffic 50% highway.

How do i ever know if the battery has a problem, when every owner gets different estimates because of driving styles?

Other than that question - i love the car - Fast, quiet, a real Truck

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Count the watt hours you use and do the burn-rate math on it... You can keep track of your battery capacity that way.
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Dyslexic said:

Hi, yes i have the same question.

I have on mine 1300 miles since i got it and my F-150 with ER battery and with 100% it shows estimated range of 277 miles.

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The reading on the Guess-o-meter will be conservative (underestimate). It often will not show your real world range as it is based on your recent driving and not your upcoming drive. Ford also doesn't want to have people get stranded by providing high estimates based on mixed use driving and then have you hop on the interstate and drive 80 in the rain. I recommend you read up on how to determine your actual range: