10 Powerwalls: 1.27 Wh/$
1 40k truck: 3.5 Wh/$
1 72.5k truck: 1.8 Wh/$
I think you're better off getting the 40k truck. I have no idea how Ford is getting batteries for so much cheaper for the 40k truck.
I think you're better off getting the 40k truck. I have no idea how Ford is getting batteries for so much cheaper for the 40k truck.
10 Powerwalls: 140 kWh / $110k = 1.27 Wh/$ 1
40k truck: 98 kWh / $40k = 2.45 Wh/$
72.5k truck: 131 kWh / $72.5k = 1.81 Wh/$
That said, I would speculate the that base model is effectively being subsidized by the marketing team. Saying it "starts at under $40k" sounds a lot better than "starts at under $73k". Ford simply won't produce that model in high quantities and they also know people generally won't be buying the base model anyway.
https://insideevs.com/news/584709/ford-one-five-f150-lightni...
90 / 72.5 = 1.24 Wh/$
Source is a footnote on Sunrun's site: "3When home is properly equipped and home transfer switch disconnects home from the grid. Based on 30kWh use per day using the F-150 Lightning with the extended range battery...." It requires the 80A charger which costs $4k + installation + the electrical upgrades to send 80A to wherever your charger is located.
It's incompatible with many solar systems too.
Because F150 is the number one vehicle sold in US, and Lightning is the platform that is aiming to replace it in the future. Ford probably has long term supply contracts with battery manufacturers.
This is an ongoing switcheroo with EV manufacturers unfortunately. Targeting the high margin luxury segment only. They announce lower trims with cheaper prices only so that they can bait consumers but also get in good with various government subsidies.
Likely it all has to do with battery supplies. There's just not enough of them.
For all that screaming about $100/kWh packs, none of those cost savings ever seem to trickle down to the end customer.