Sgt Beavis
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So I'm here going back and forth on either an R1T or an F150 Lightning. I've done some pricing work below. As you can see, even the R1T Explore pkg. compares VERY favorably to the Lariat trim. With the Lariat, you have to add $7000 to get 300miles of range. So I've pretty much eliminated that from consideration. If I get a Lightning, it'll be an XLT+. Based on Ford's customer survey, that should come in at $4000 less than an R1T with the Explorer pkg. Again, the R1T is much better equipped.
Just going back and forth in my mind on this and documenting it here. Feel free to chime in. I'll be editing this as I gather more info. I need to decide soon as the F150 Lightning's order bank is opening next week.
Lightning Pro/Con:
Pros:
Pros:
Rivian R1T
Ford F150 Lightning
Just going back and forth in my mind on this and documenting it here. Feel free to chime in. I'll be editing this as I gather more info. I need to decide soon as the F150 Lightning's order bank is opening next week.
Lightning Pro/Con:
Pros:
- Larger vehicle with more bed and cab space. Some will see this as a negative but, for me, bigger is better.
- Potentially longer range with extended battery. I base this off Ford's claim they are rating their EV with 1000lbs of cargo and a passenger.
- Massive, and easier to access Frunk. Also a lot of outlets both front and back.
- Home power backup.
- Very large Ford service network. Three near me that are ready for EV servicing.
- I have a very early reservation and would be likely to take delivery early.
- XLT and XLT+ trims bring a lot of value.
- Tailgate step (I have bad knees..)
- Large flat space under the rear seats.
- Extended Range battery comes with an 80amp home charger
- XLT+ has physical HVAC and Audio buttons (lariat has a 15" screen with no buttons)
- Dual glove boxes.
- Not an, out of the box, off road vehicle. Lower ground clearance. No air suspension.
- Ford Dealer network.
- Lariat trim is $10K more than the XLT+ and doesn't give enough value, to me, to justify the cost.
- Blue Cruise is cheap, but not very capable. Also only available on the Lariat
- Lower Horsepower and torque than the Rivian (but still very good)
Pros:
- Base model has 300+ range for the about the same price as the Lariat with less range (Ford's extended range battery costs an extra $7000)
- Base model is MUCH better equipped than the Lariat.
- Air Compressor (basic ARB compressor is about $400)
- Standard Tonneau cover (Rollup Tonneau covers can be an extra $1000)
- Doesn't appear to need a spray in Berliner (extra $400)
- BT Speaker (not a 'need' for me but still very cool)
- Flashlight (just good thinking there)
- MOAR POWA!! Geez this thing is a beast.
- Air suspension is standard.
- Novel storage options. (the tunnel is kick ass)
- Crossbar option is going to be very useful to me. (really, everyone should do that)
- Faster Charging
- MASSIVE Brembo Brakes
- $1800 for AT tires and 20s is a rip off. $800 for a spare is as well.
- $2000 off road package is overpriced as well.
- Paint options are excessive too.
- Wall charger is extra
- Service network will be limited for a while (but I like their plans)
- Ordering today means waiting until late 2022 or early 2023 (fingers crossed)
- $550 a year subscription service (not yet sure this brings enough value to me)
- $10000 self driving that is very limited in its capabilities.
- TINY bed.
- Questionable wheel and tire choice for ATs. (20" wheels with 34" Scorpions)
- I haven't ridden in or driven one.
- No CarPlay (seriously, WTF.. at least give me Waze)
- No physical buttons for HVAC or Audio.
- No glovebox
Rivian R1T
Ford F150 Lightning
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