Ford’s F-150 Lightning, the battery-powered version of the most beloved pickup truck on American market, suffers from the same problem all electric vehicles do—it loses a significant amount of range when it’s hauling heavy cargo.
Every truck, regardless of its power source, loses range with more weight added to its bed. This trade-off usually isn’t much of a concern to owners of traditional gas-powered trucks, since it’s relatively easy to find gas, and a gas tank is quick to refill. However, for owners of F-150 Lightning and electric pickups alike, the range loss could pose a logistical challenge to their hauling plans….