Ex-volt

I put in a reservation as fast as I could fill the boxes. I also have a high priority Lightning slot. I think the Silverado is technically ahead of the Ford, as a conversion will never be as efficient as a ground up design. The 2nd generation Lightning will be a ground up design (2025 MY?) The Lightning weighs 6750 lbs. I expect a the Silverado to be 3-400 lbs lighter with a structural battery pack and unibody construction. I can drive the Ford for 3 years then flip it to a next gen.

I own a bolt and had a volt, so I have considerable experience with EVs. Electric trucks, for them to be useful doing truck things, would need enormous battery packs. Like 180 kWh or larger and those would be prohibitively expensive with Li cells . So I voted yes I would buy one but put it out 10 years as battery costs would have to be slashed to make it affordable. Probably will need a .major breakthrough in battery chemistry and who know when or if that happens. Till then, mild hybrid or e-assist systems on gassers make sense IMO.

This bad boy launched from the dealership today! 5.3L LT All Star Z71 with Leather and Bose, trailer package. Leased truck so no mods. I had a green 15, lease expired today, was a great truck, but time to switch. I think the refreshed front end looks best in solid dark colors. First black vehicle I've owned and I'm SS age. Lurking in the background is a Grand Sport Carbon 65, nice car!