Brand new EV owner… what should I expect?




Lightning owner here… trying to park downtown in a small garage can be a challenge

Briar said:
Lightning owner here… trying to park downtown in a small garage can be a challenge

Here’s a tip: The antenna is a bit taller than the truck itself. If it scrapes, it’s too short for your truck. Better back out before entering.

@Baer
I shouldn’t have put on my bullet stubby antenna

@Baer
Maybe all cars should have antennas as warning signals for low roofs

Briar said:
Lightning owner here… trying to park downtown in a small garage can be a challenge

I deal with this daily… the 360 camera is super helpful.

Briar said:
Lightning owner here… trying to park downtown in a small garage can be a challenge

If you’re 6’8" you’re doing great, but 6’7" is where it gets tricky

Briar said:
Lightning owner here… trying to park downtown in a small garage can be a challenge

That was my biggest surprise after switching from a Maverick.

Addison said:

Briar said:
Lightning owner here… trying to park downtown in a small garage can be a challenge

That was my biggest surprise after switching from a Maverick.

After driving Tacomas for over 15 years, I’m still trying to improve my parking skills.

@Skylar
This is my first full-size truck.

Addison said:
@Skylar
This is my first full-size truck.

It’s my first truck ever. I only had sedans before the Lightning.

Addison said:

Briar said:
Lightning owner here… trying to park downtown in a small garage can be a challenge

That was my biggest surprise after switching from a Maverick.

Imagine switching from a 2012 Honda Civic. I feel like I have to plan my turns like I’m driving a semi-truck.

Get ready to hear comments like: “Is everything alright? I see your hood is up”

Find a friend who isn’t into EVs and give them a ride… launch it safely, of course

Ash said:
Find a friend who isn’t into EVs and give them a ride… launch it safely, of course

Go full send!

Milan said:

Ash said:
Find a friend who isn’t into EVs and give them a ride… launch it safely, of course

Go full send!

I have two little boys, 4 and 7. They love it when I ask them if they want to go fast on the backroads.

@Morgan
Mine are 4 and 2. Same here. My oldest counts us down and then we take off.

Try driving to Oklahoma and see how it goes with a Francis Energy charger.

Graydon said:
Try driving to Oklahoma and see how it goes with a Francis Energy charger.

Lol, yeah, those chargers are terrible…

Graydon said:
Try driving to Oklahoma and see how it goes with a Francis Energy charger.

Not good?