Post by icemandios on Aug 21, 2023 13:15:40 GMT
In California, Mr. Farley said he encountered slow charging times. When using a low-speed charger, it took about 40 minutes for it to charge the electric F-150's battery to 40 percent.
A report from the American Automobile Association (AAA), released in June, found that the vehicle's battery range drops significantly when it is hauling heavy cargo—possibly jeopardizing the vehicle's usage as a work truck. That includes hauling items like tools, toolboxes, equipment, and other items.
“In the case of battery electric pickups used as work vehicles, permanent loads (such as equipment racks, toolboxes, and equipment trays built into the vehicle) will reduce the range at all times, even without additional cargo,” the AAA said.