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Too funny. Yes - quite a conundrum to tell someone the truth on this. "I got shafted for $108k after tax and no EV rebate...and no - my shiny car has no paint job and no spare tire (real good for off roading :)).

Well....that's a load of BS. We've been inundated with Elon's press of influencers touting their exclusive access to God's gift to trucks. The reality is just now overwhelming the myths that were spread. This thing is an expensive hunk of experimental garbage. Thanks Elon!

Another reason not to own one of these things...

Smart move. It's hard to believe that so many people who can afford this vehicle lack some basic objectivity to make the same decision. I opted out and went with a Lightning Lariat instead. They had me at "spare tire" :)...but the hook was set when I pocketed the $45k difference and enjoyed...

The article is clear that energy consumption to charge was greater than the charge received / there was a loss of energy in the charge process.

Yep - lightnings use all Tesla chargers in a couple months…

ROFL - $40k+ better than the lightning

Wow - third place!

Ford has promised NACS adapters to anyone who owns a lightning or EV mustang...but, they are taking awhile. However, 2023 and 2024 new vehicles get adapters right away. The 2023s are discounted, because - they've been sitting. And, supply of 2024s should be slow coming as Ford has slowed...

Except - new Lightnings are being sold with NACS adapters / have access to the Tesla SC network. I'm with you - this is a HUGE factor, but Tesla has no differentiation any more. One consideration - the CT will take advantage of 250kw, Lighting only goes 150kw.

I hear you. I need a truck and don't want to deal with gas vehicles anymore. I also agree with the concept of trying a vehicle first and always having exit options ( I go through a car every 2 years or so :)). That's primarily what has me worried. I can see the lightning losing value, but...

Yeah - an x previous, and currently an s p100d ludicrous and a model 3 lr. They are all best in class - and bought them all after about 20-30k miles used. Saved about 30-50% off sticker. just wish this one was somewhere around what was promised after so many years. Or that it was much much...

“Ford - not a waste of money” or “makes a good short-term placeholder until a legit electric truck hits the market”…not very glowing tag lines. Just too bad we still don’t have a good bet after 4.5 yrs in line

Btw - lightning now has access to Tesla sc’s. Even better - port is in the front / can access charge cords without dropping the trailer :)

Yeah, that’s my point. They both suck at towing equally, which is why neither is a long term investment. If I thought the ct was - even with another 16k (60k total price difference) I’d go with it. Now the aim is to minimize massive depreciation and interest until a true long-term truck comes...

Yeah - I have a boat / need to tow with it eventually…. Unfortunately, ct is a huge gamble in this regard.

$40k difference includes the tax credit differential...but not the promotional interest rate Ford is putting out as well. I'll take 1.9% 36 month financing over the bs 6.5% on the Tesla. Really adds up...

That seals it - I’ll take a lightning at $10k off msrp, lariat, for an effective $40k less and better specs…. Now to get my refund back

I guess I ask unpopular questions??

Wondering if someone might have some ideas regarding Tesla being on the hook for range extender orders in the future. The problem - if I get the truck, and no RE is ever executed, the vehicle will not meet my needs. Even worse - if they don't deliver on REs and instead offer a longer range...