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The Longest-Range EVs You Can Buy In 2026

Nearly 50 electric cars offer at least 300 miles of range in the U.S. today.

By Iulian Dnistran

Range / Efficiency - Oct 9 -

He Replaced The Battery In A Ford F-150 Lightning. Here's How Hard It Was

In some ways, it's a lot easier than swapping an engine. In other ways, it's harder.

By Nico DeMattia

News - Sep 17 -

Ford Just Made It Easier To Back Up Your House With An F-150 Hybrid Or Lightning

The new solution means you don't need to use a mess of extension cords to back up your fridge or other appliances.

By Tim Levin

News - Jul 22 -

This YouTuber Put Extra Batteries In His F-150 EV's Bed To Boost Range

A DIY Extended Range EV using power banks? It's more likely than you think.

By Rob Stumpf

News - Jul 11 -

Ford’s ‘Employee Pricing For All’ Is Back. Here’s How Much You Can Save On EVs

The F-150 Lightning electric pickup might have been discontinued, but you can snag one with a generous discount.

By Iulian Dnistran

Pricing - May 5 -

We 'Totally Would've Done It Differently': Ford CEO On The Failure Of The F-150 Lightning

"I mean, look, we didn't know what we didn't know," he says. The F-150 Lightning was a lesson the company had to learn the hard way.

By Rob Stumpf

News - Mar 4 -

America’s Best-Selling Electric Trucks In 2025: The Tesla Cybertruck Crashes Out

No, the Tesla Cybertruck wasn’t the best-selling electric pickup. But at least it wasn’t discontinued.

By Iulian Dnistran

Sales - Jan 14 -

Detroit's Automakers Have A Gas Problem

Why breaking up with gas—especially big trucks—is hard to do for the Big Three. Plus, Tesla’s Robotaxi program is growing fast.

By Patrick George

Critical Materials - Dec 22 2025 -

The Ford F-150 Lightning Gets Recalled On Its Way Out The Door

The F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E and Maverick Hybrid may not go into park. That's not even the worst part, though.

By Iulian Dnistran

Recalls - Dec 22 2025 -

Never Forget: When The Power Went Out, The Ford F-150 Lightning Saved The Day

The Lightning was far from perfect as an electric truck. But it proved its worth in emergencies on countless occasions.

By Suvrat Kothari

Charging - Dec 20 2025 -

Why Ford's 'Skunkworks' $30,000 Electric Truck Has To Save The Day Now

The carmaker’s skunkworks EV division has little to do with Ford as we know it—and that may help reverse the entire company's fortunes.

By Andrei Nedelea

Technology - Dec 16 2025 -

The Ford F-150 Lightning EV Is Officially Dead

The Lightning was supposed to define Ford's future. Now, it's being left in the past.

By Mack Hogan

Official - Dec 15 2025 -

The Ford F-150 Lightning Was Supposed To Transform The Industry. Now, Ford May Pull The Plug

"The demand is just not there" for the truck, one dealer tells the Wall Street Journal.

By Mack Hogan

News - Nov 6 2025 -

Ford's Answer To Higher Electric Rates: A Much Smarter Way To Charge

Ford has a way to store lower-cost electricity in the F-150 Lightning, and it could save some customers up to $500 per year.

By Patrick George

Charging - Oct 28 2025 -

Ford F-150 Lightning Production Put On The Backburner As Gas Trucks Make More Money

The Lightning is America’s best-selling electric pickup, but that isn’t enough to unfreeze a production pause.

By Iulian Dnistran

Manufacturing / Production - Oct 24 2025 -

Ford’s F-150 Lightning Is Winning The Electric Pickup Game. Rivian’s R1T? Not So Much

Despite the Tesla Cybertruck’s huge sales drop in Q3, the Rivian R1T finished dead last.

By Iulian Dnistran

Sales - Oct 14 2025 -

The 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning Is Now Slightly More Affordable

Two of the four retail-oriented trim levels got a price cut after the $7,500 federal tax credit went away on September 30.

By Iulian Dnistran

Pricing - Oct 13 2025 -

Why General Motors Backed Out Of Its EV Lease Credit Plan

Plus, Ford dials back F-150 Lightning production, and the Feds threaten to pull back $1.1 billion in grants from GM and Stellantis.

By Rob Stumpf

Critical Materials - Oct 9 2025 -

The Uncomfortable Truths About Why The EV Credits Had To Die

The electric vehicle tax credits die soon. Did they ever stand a chance? Plus, Ford's F-150 Lightning BlueCruise gets an upgrade.

By Patrick George

Critical Materials - Sep 24 2025 -

2026 Ford F-150 Lightning STX: More Range Without A Price Increase

It replaces the outgoing XLT trim and comes with a bigger battery and more off-road goodies out of the box.

By Iulian Dnistran

Official - Sep 8 2025 -

Ford’s Giving Away EV Chargers—Until The Tax Credit Runs Out

The Ford Power Promise, which covers a home Level 2 charger and installation, has been extended through Sept. 30.

By Patrick George

Charging - Jul 9 2025 -

Ford Recalls 30,000 F-150 Lightning EVs Over Suspension Nut That Could Go Missing

The nut on the upper control arm ball joint may not have been tightened properly in the factory.

By Iulian Dnistran

Recalls - Jun 2 2025 -

The Tesla Cybertruck Is No Longer America's Best-Selling Electric Pickup

Demand for the angular electric pickup has continued to falter in the first quarter, making room for a new king.

By Iulian Dnistran

Sales - May 16 2025 -

The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Is Slightly Better At DC Fast Charging

For 2025, the electric pickup also comes with BlueCruise 1.4 from the factory and gets a new appearance pack.

By Iulian Dnistran

Official - Mar 28 2025 -

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