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Ford’s electric ute weighed down by range doubts

Ford’s electric ute weighed down by range doubts

The F-150 Lightning seemed like a big hit when it was introduced in 2022. Then, last year, consumer enthusiasm was replaced by a more cautious appraisal.

Neal E. Boudette

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In July Michael Puglia drove home with what seemed like the coolest vehicle he’d ever own – a Ford F-150 Lightning electric ute.

It was big enough to haul around his children and all their hockey gear. He’d never have to gas it up, and the ride was exhilarating. “It’s unbelievably fast and responsive,” said Puglia, a pediatric anesthesiologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. “The technology is amazing.”

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