It’s Electrifying

By Don Armstrong

Manufacturers are pouring billions of dollars into electrifying cars, trucks, and SUV’s and whether we want it or not, it will affect us all. Phrases like, “charging stations,” “range anxiety,” and “kilowatts” are soon to become your new “car speak.”

Are you ready?

FORD F-150 LIGHTNING

Here is Ford’s vision of an electric half-ton pick-up truck, and it is so-far, so-good. Outside of the faux grille, which is no more than a black filler panel, it may be hard to tell a gasolinepowered F-150 from this battery-only version.

We evaluated the Pro Series trim level and the dual EMotor with extended range battery, a $10,000 option. Ford says this setup, when fully charged, should give you 320 miles of range. But how much are you towing or hauling? Going to Dallas at 75-MPH? These factors and others take a toll on range. We could go on and on, but before purchasing an EV of any kind we suggest

THE FORD F-150 LIGHTNING

doing lots of homework including charging stations away from home.

Unlike the F-150’s gasoline brethren, the Lightning has an independent rear suspension that noticeably improves the ride quality.

The interior is one of the quietest you’ll find anywhere and even at the entry level price, it comes with gobs of tech, most of which is imbedded in the Sync infotainment system.

Pricing begins at $41,769

JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4XE

Now that your mind is focused on all-electric, let’s mess it up a little by introducing you to a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or PHEV. That’s

INTERIOR OF THE JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4XE

how the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4Xe is classified. Oh, and that’s pronounced Four by E, (E stands for electric).

Powering the 4Xe is a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine coupled to an electric motor. Jeep says that when fully charged, the electric motor alone will get you to the grocery store and back – up to 25 miles - without running the gasoline engine. Here’s where it gets good

The EPA rating for the gas plus electric combo is 56-MPGe. That should get you all the way to Chicago without a fuel stop.

Our loaner was the top-of-the-heap Summit Reserve trim level and is about as luxurious as it gets. Real wood, Palermo leather seating, high zoot headliner and every bell and whistle available.

This thing will have the neighbors convinced you finally got the promotion for which you’d been hoping.

Starting at $60,260 the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4Xe zooms to $79K with all the accoutrements.

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