Does anyone know if the estimated range is kinda low, so we have extra miles to get to a charger? Has anyone drained their battery completely?
For example, it says I’m at 90% with a range of 220 miles, which would be 255 miles at 100%. I bought the truck in late November '24, and it says I’m averaging 2.1 kWh, which would be 275 miles on a full battery. Am I missing something?
The range estimator is just guessing based on the past and current conditions. Just remember it’s a guess.
I usually keep the “This Trip” one up so I can see how many kWh I’m getting. I think you need 2.4kWh to get the full 320 mile range. Your math seems right.
You bought the truck in winter. That’s what winter is like. Want better range? Wait for warmer weather.
Storm said:
You bought the truck in winter. That’s what winter is like. Want better range? Wait for warmer weather.
Yeah, cold weather and driving over 65mph on the highway will lower your range.
Storm said:
You bought the truck in winter. That’s what winter is like. Want better range? Wait for warmer weather.
This is the best answer 
This question comes up every day
The kWh is the most accurate measure and it won’t match up with the estimated miles. Just do the math: kWh x battery size. Note: The kWh is most accurate after you’ve been driving for a while. You won’t have a good number until you’re halfway to your destination, assuming the second half of the trip is like the first half.
@Voss
It’s still winter and the F150 isn’t efficient. You need to drive downhill at 60 mph to get close to 320.
Person who posted this, here’s a video for the second part of your question: yes, there’s a buffer
I think Ford made the range estimate pessimistic on purpose. My range estimate is always less than what I’m getting in miles per kWh. It’s even worse in the winter.
The range estimator is just being careful.
It’s winter and the trucks don’t get the best range until it warms up.
You drive fast and wind resistance is the enemy.
Pick all that apply.
Want good mileage? Drive slow! 50mph max.
It estimates low, and it overreacts to cold temperatures and trailers, but it takes extreme conditions to drop as much as it says.
The % SOC doesn’t match the actual kWh. I’ve seen the truck add 8-9 kWh going from 99% to 100% when it balances the cells.
Your prediction is right if you keep 2.1 consistently. To avoid guessing, download ABRP and buy a $30 OBD2 dongle that works with ABRP. If you have Android Auto and Google Maps, you don’t even need ABRP.
It’s been cold here, mine is around 205-210 miles at 90%. It was around 260-270 at the same charge in the summer.
Just do the math. You have 135 (?) kWh of usable battery. Divide that by 100 to get 1.35kWh per percent. Now you know how much battery you have. Multiply that by your miles per kWh and you have your range.
@Hart
131
I’m confident I can get close to 320 miles on a full charge in warm weather. I’m confident that I can only get 320 miles on a full charge in winter with some pushing or a tow truck. I don’t charge to 100% often, 90% is normal.
I usually charge to 90% unless I have plans that might use more than the usual 100 mile drive the next day. If I’m driving somewhere that will take me below 20%, I check the charging stations. I know the stations around me and what they cost, even though I don’t usually charge there. I also check the stations I’m driving around. Plugshare is a great source. From 90% (280 miles), I know my 100 mile drive will leave me around 100 miles in extreme weather and 180 miles in reasonable weather.
I recently got down to the low single digits. I tried to charge on the way home, but the station wasn’t working. I drove home with little reserve rather than look for alternatives in an area without many L3 charging options. I didn’t want to sit at an L2 for long when I expected to be just below 10%.
I’ve heard that 0% isn’t empty, but an estimate of power available. I drove my last EV (not a Lightning) to where the gauge said “–” instead of 0%. The Lightning has extra above and below the 0% and 100% marks.
Don’t stress. Drive and stick to the 20%-80% targets and plan ahead. Charging from 20%-80% is the fastest L3 charge. Use an L3 if you need to charge. Adding 15 minutes is worth it.
@Vey
The Lightning ER has a 143 kWh battery. Ford limits it to 131, so if you’re worried, charge it to 100% (which is really about 90%). You won’t hurt your battery and you might live longer.
Does it underestimate? Sometimes.
Does it overestimate? Sometimes!
It’s not good. You have to do the math. The only thing is that it is wrong consistently. XD