I’ve always been a traditional person but seems that the Ford lightning e truck has really caught my eye. My dilemma is simple, if I drive less than 100 mi radius and I don’t need to tow longer distances, does the Ford lightning become a viable option? I want my next vehicle to be a truck, but still doubt about the wisdom of going electric. If given a choice of the Maverick, gas F150, Tacoma or the Lightning, what should I choose? When would it make sense to go electric? Factoring tax rebates, longevity, etc. Please give me your best advice.
I think you'll be disappointed with the long-term ownership experience of an electric vehicle at least at their present level of development. (As far as tax rebates - if the technology was any good there would be no need to bribe people into buying it.) If you are planning to keep it for a long time the Tacoma is the best choice.
that's the part that gets me. If these electric vehicles are so great, why do I (taxpayer who DOESN'T want them) have to pay for YOUR electric vehicle? ❗
Somebody has to pay for them when they burst into flames!
again, ME through my insurance premiums. And from what I've heard, electric vehicles get written off from the slightest damage and nobody repairs them, and they aint cheap!
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There really is no "longevity" rating on EVs yet for my money. I'd go Tacoma all day long. I would not even consider anything made by Ford anymore, no matter how nice (opinion) they look. They look nice on the back of a flatbed too.
Never buy a first year run of any vehicle. My motto is let someone else pay for the research and development along with all the issues that will arise. Patience is required for this line of thinking.
Never buy something that is being pushed or backed by the government. They have an agenda for total control over the US population. Vehicle electrification will do it's part to achieve that goal 100%.
I have never seen anyone mention this before. Gasoline is a 'waste' product of crude oil. Other than powering cars, gasoline has virtually zero use industrially or otherwise.
If all gasoline cars were eliminated, oil will still be required for all things plastic, manufacturing etc.
And what will happen to the gasoline? It will be burned off at the refineries into the atmosphere.
So in reality, what are we gaining here?
If you want a good electric vehicle, get a golf cart. otherwise stick to gas
down here in "Green Hell" golf carts can be street legal.
