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by 0x640x6D 1595 days ago
I have a 2016 F-150 that I only use for getting around and recreation (software eng that works from home that likes to fish/hunt/camp/hike/paddle/snowshoe). It has the 36 gallon tank and has a range of around 650 miles (+- 40 based on weather and type of driving). I use it in the north woods of New England and the Adirondacks. It's not uncommon for me to wake up at 5am, drive 200 miles, top off at the last gas station before entering the woods, and then drive 50+ miles on logging roads to wherever I'm going for a couple of days.

Having that number on the dash saying 600 miles left as I enter into remote-ish areas is so comforting. So much so that I've already ruled out upgrading to the Lightning and instead am targeting the Powerboost, which keeps my range, increases my fuel efficiency (though not by a ton) and has a world of possibilities for utilizing the battery for heating a camper or a toy hauler -- I don't have one of those but if I had a Powerboost I might consider one for snowmobile camping or ATV camping.