🚗Long Range SUV
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Now, let's dive into some EVs!
“I’d have a Rimac Nevera over the Valkyrie and AMG One.”
-Chris Harris
Part 3 of Buying an EV
Part 3 (see the whole series here)
In my search for a new electric SUV or truck under $80,000, available now, and within 25 miles of my house, I have narrowed down the choices to the Ford F-150 Lightning and the Tesla Model Y.
The Details. To determine the best option, I will compare them side by side considering factors like exterior color, range, price, seating capacity, storage, drivetrain, and more.
Here's my comparison:
Tesla Model Y Long Range:
- Exterior Color: Red
- Dual Motor
- 314-mile range
- 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds
- Heated Seats
- Frunk
- 7 Seats
- $63,990
- Enhanced Autopilot: $6,000
- Full Self-Driving: $15,000
Ford F-150 Lightning Pro SuperCrew AWD:
- Exterior Color: Gray
- AWD
- 230-mile range
- 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds
- No heated seats
- Frunk
- 5 Seats
- Ten 120V outlets and a 240V outlet
- $60,763
Heated seats are essential in Colorado winters and having at least six seats is necessary for picking up the in-laws at the airport with the whole family. Another huge factor is the additional 80+ miles of range offered by the Model Y.
Considering these factors, I’d choose the Tesla Model Y. While the F-150 Lightning is an excellent truck, the Tesla better suits my needs for a family-oriented EV. What can I say, I like toasty seats in the winter.
This concludes my three-part series on my EV buying process. I hope you've found it informative and enjoyable.
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