Floor it at every stoplight to show off Ford Performance
No way, you bought the same truck as mine! Looks amazing!
A bed liner is essential. I also got a shorter antenna.
Find an old drive-thru with raised concrete on both sides of the turn and do it without scuffing your tires.
Three years ago, driving to multiple charging stations meant many of them were out of order. It doesn’t happen as much now. Most will work, but they might charge slowly.
Finding a place to charge without waiting for half an hour is a challenge.
By the way, you have to buy us all a tank of gas!
Experiencing charging anxiety
“Don’t they catch fire in the rain?” - my friend’s older mom. Me: “I’ve driven EVs for 10 years. No, they don’t catch fire.”
Need to figure out how to charge at a TESLA charging station.
Just wait for about six months and 10 trips back to the dealer for repairs, then the hazing is finished.
Getting used to long-distance towing.
Try driving on the freeway in Utah where the speed limit is 80 mph and learn how speed and the shape of your truck affects wind resistance.
De-icing can be an issue.
The questions and comments from others can wear you out. Some are genuine curiosity, which is fine, while others are just ridiculous. No, this vehicle made by one of the largest automakers doesn’t actually short circuit in the rain. Yes, I can charge in the rain. No, my battery doesn’t fail after 20k miles. And yes, charging can be frustrating, especially on road trips. (Not just related to the Lightning, but you might hear similar things)
People will ask you things like, “How’s the Duracell working for you?”
My favorite is: “It probably takes forever to charge, I could never make the switch.” Or the classic, “I just don’t think the technology is there yet,” while looking right at it. Yeah, the technology is right there.