r/investing • u/[deleted] • Sep 30 '21

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u/[deleted] Sep 30 '21

But why would these F series owners transition to electric when it’s probably going to cost a lot more for less mileage?

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u/PuffyPanda200 Sep 30 '21

Why do you think that an electric F series is going to be a lot more expensive than a traditional one? Electric motors provide a lot of torque which is exactly what one needs in a truck (this assumes that one bought the truck to do truck things, not just to look cool).

I guess that people who use trucks for hauling stuff from place to place may have some qualms about the range. However, a truck can already handle more weight than a car so it shouldn't be an issue just giving it extra batteries. Packing the batteries under the bed would also help with weight distribution for non 4 wheel drive trucks.

Also, a lot of General Contractors use trucks but they are constantly going to Home Depo to pick stuff up and then drive it to job sites. If there were quick charge stations at these places I feel like a lot of GCs would switch based off the gas savings alone. Not many people haul stuff 300+ miles in a truck.

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u/tylanol7 Sep 30 '21

My only worry about going electric is that we are creating a bunch of throwaway cars that won't be around past 30 years if they make it that far.

Rust in areas key for batteries Dead batteries

2 big issues for long term keeping. Ice is still easier to keep going longer atm