CCATP #731 – Bodie Grimm with Chris Ashley – Ford F150 Lightning EV

<p>In yet another crossover episode of Chit Chat Across the Pond, Bodie Grimm of the <a href="https://shows.acast.com/kilowatt">Kilowatt Podcast</a> joins me to talk about EVs. But this isn't just any EV, we get to talk to Chris Ashley of the <a href="https://smrpodcast.com">SMR Podcast</a> and <a href="https://bbqandtech.com">BBQ and Tech</a> about his brand new Ford F150 Lightning EV.</p> <p>We catch Chris on the very delivery day of his new hotness, and he's one of the first people to actually get the F150 Lightning. Chris put his $100 in the ring over a year ago, and bought the Lightning (in the Laredo trim) essentially sight unseen. He is besotted with the vehicle and from what he told us, we can see why.</p> <p>We start out with a big tease by talking about the work Chris had to do to be approved to install a charger at his townhouse, and what size battery he chose, but eventually we talk about what it feels like to drive with and without regenerative braking (also known as one-pedal driving), we talk about how well CarPlay works (it's over Bluetooth), what information is on the instrument panel, and a lot about the glory that is heated _and_ cooled seats. Bodie and Chris talk about how to remote start the car (which was a baffling subject for a California-bred woman). We even discuss whether Chris will fit in the frunk (aka Front Trunk).</p> <p>It's a fun and informative conversation I know you'll enjoy. And be sure to check out Kilowatt, SMR, and BBQ and Tech Podcasts to have even more fun with these awesome gentlemen.</p>