Phenomenal video. I purchased Powerboost about two months ago. I live on a ranch in Texas. Here are my thoughts, I was a little disappointed that getting 24 mpg is rare, BUT this is because a lot of the driving is at 70 mph and you aren’t getting the benefit of the electric motor. However , when I am in town I usually get 24mpg plus. Also, it’s Fast ! I tow a Travel trailer that is around 7k loaded and barely notice it. I swear it’s still 0-60 in 9 seconds or so. Also, I use the 7.2kw onboard all the time. I drag out welders, I power compressors, even to wash or fill up tires on the truck itself, I simply roll out my power washer or compressor and power them with the truck, no fooling with extension cables. I power the camper on quick over nights while traveling and the most fuel I’ve ever used was 1/8 tank, that was in 95+ degrees running the AC full time. It is, the best vehicle I’ve ever owned. I’m in love!
Ford continually develops and has always been a leader in that regard. Not to say the Tundra is bad in the slightest, but it’ll never have the same bells and whistles or cutting edge improvements like Ford can offer.
If Ford could get battery cost and weight low enough, a PHEV with a high-voltage pack that supports DCFC and 20 - 30 miles of range would up level up the F150 yet again. Drivers could get most of the benefits of an EV while still retaining the ability to low long distances when needed. Add four-wheel steering as a sweetener for Alex.
Agreed. For long distance towing, it's going to take a while to replace internal combustion from both a battery chemistry and charging infrastructure perspective for a full EV, but if you have a plug-in hybrid version of this exact truck that can do an average commute (or even half of it) on battery only, that's a big deal. We either use our Silverado for local errands, ~120 mile highway runs round trip lightly loaded, or long distance towing with a travel trailer. If we could do the errands on battery only and a 1/4 of an unloaded highway run on battery only, that's significant.
I’d love a PHEV F-150. Unfortunately the market just doesn’t seem to want PHEVs. I spend a lot of time answering questions about my Chevy Volt or Pacifica Hybrid, but most people don’t get it. “Only 60 km of electric range, and you have to put gas in it too? What good is that?”
What Dylan said, 100 times over! Same with our Honda Clarity, people don’t get that we only put gas in it once every two or three months UNLESS we take a road trip, and then we CAN take a road trip of ANY distance we want. It’s wonderful and yet people seem to resist “getting it”.
Powerboost, Ecoboost, and Ford's keypad entry, are reasons I will probably stick with the F150 next time around. I love that the Tundra finally got more gears and a turbo-6 and I'm always jealous of the roll down rear window, but Ford's generator mode is next level
For anybody that’s curious, I have an F-150 hybrid and average 20-21 mpg doing city driving in Florida. You definitely have to be gentle on the throttle and manipulate the car into going electric as often as possible. On flat ground, I’ve found that the car just will not go into full electric past 55 mph, but it’s great for when you are waiting at stop lights or coasting to a stop. Alex is right that the transition between gas and electric isn’t really the smoothest, and at low speeds, the 10-speed transmission can feel a little clunky and annoying at times because of constant gear shifting. Overall, I would still recommend it. It’s a great truck and has no issues towing.
@@joeurway2840 once in a while, we tow a 28 ft camper, and we got about 7-8 mpg. Really not the best compared to a diesel, but the truck’s value really shows when you’re not towing and instead are hauling stuff in the bed getting great mileage
@@JustDoinFlorida That sounds right. I occasionally tow 7x16 dual axle cargo trailer that has 7 foot interior height (kinda tall) and I get 10-11 mpg. I did have a 2016 Ram 2500 Cummins diesel which returned… wait for it… 10-11 mpg pulling the same trailer. The diesel pulled the trailer effortlessly, even in mountains, but with more engine noise and roughness. The 3.73 rear end on my F150 PowerBoost really helps with the towing effort.
I'm hoping Ford gives us the 2.7 hybrid as an option. I rarely tow even 3000 lbs so I would enjoy the improved fuel economy. If that does not happen in the next 1 1/2 years I may have to consider other options which I expect will surface as time goes by. Thanks for the video.
@@ivanlowjones Born and raised in Steeler country about 35 miles north of Pittsburgh. However, now live in GA. Go Dawgs! (still a Pitt & Penn State fan though).
Wow!!! Amazingly detailed video. Thank you for the excellent deep dive and comparative data. No other automotive channel gets into the weeds like this.
I would love to see this hybrid with the 2.7T and I am excited to see what Ford does with the upcoming Ranger hybrid and what they may do with adding a second motor to the rear of the Maverick for electrified AWD. It is really nice having F-150 as a workhouse but it can be even better to keep operating costs lower while keeping range high for 13 hour hauling days.
Apart from Alex' puns and other examples of his sense of humor, the main reason I subscribe (and send a few bucks each month to support his channel) is that I nearly always learn something when I watch one of his videos. Not living "off grid" and not being a "truck guy" I'm about as likely to shop for a half ton pickup (hybrid or non-hybrid) as a fixed wing aircraft or a 60 ft yacht. Nevertheless, I'm much better informed about the designs of hybrids and EVs in general after watching his videos. (Sometimes repeatedly.) And in this case I'm far better prepared to understand the choices Ford designers and engineers made in the forthcoming F-150 Lightning. Kudos, Alex. It was well worth investing 25 minutes in watching the video about a vehicle I'll never consider purchasing.
Same, not in the market at all for a truck but I love the in-depth stuff. Alex on Autos and Savage Geese are the only car reviewers I really watch b/c of that
Yep, I’m convinced. Next truck will be the F150 Powerboost. No doubt about it. I had a 2012 3.5 Ecoboost and loved how it ran and trailered. I’ve made a few iterations since then. I now own a diesel motor home and tow behind it a PHEV Jeep Rubicon. Love the plug in hybrid Jeep, but my back tells me it’s time to move on to a smaller trailer and truck combo.
have to agree that the F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid is absolutely the BEST 1/2 ton pickup on the market today. Once again while FORD leads, GM and RAM will play catchup and have the perfect template to use. Not only a Hybrid, but also a generator is truly revolutionary...and just so darn smart!! Fabulous video as always. Merci
Being a current owner of the 14" F150 in a super crew cabin and a 6ft bed, I do have the 5.0 liter option with the trailer/tow package, E-brakes in a 4x4. I too tow trailers up to 6,000 lbs +/- regularly but my thorn with the F150 is,... to get the higher towing capability in the same cabin configuration I really would have to go to a F250 which becomes a gas guzzler. I wish,if Ford is going to advertise towing "up too" that this marketing also includes F150 Super Crew with a long bed in 4x4 in 3:55 gears. On long road trips, the F150 drives so much more nicely than a F250 when both are unloaded. Super interested in this new Hybrid but I really gain nothing in towing like a 9000k trailer with better fuel economy.
I'm not sure what your point is, you say you'd need to get an F-250 but then say that the F-150 is capable enough in the right trim. So are you just wanting Ford to advertise more openly? Because a new 5.0 or 2.7 equipped Super Crew 4x4 6.7" bed is definitely possible to find that can tow 10-13k rated pounds.
I have a reservation for the 2022 F-150 Lightning and plan to tow my 8500 pound camping trailer with it. The rest of the time it will let me commute and run errands gas free.
Truly a fascinating take on a pickup. I really enjoyed your unique perspective! Nicely done and could sway a lot of folks to buy this truck, if they live in areas where electric power loss is possible. All other pickup manufacturers are playing catch-up
When you were doing the driving test portion of the video, I was saying to myself, why doesn't Ford offer this hybrid with their 2.7L Ecoboost. That would make a lot more sense from a practicality standpoint then you could possibly get 26-27mpg and still have plenty of towing power for 99% of people who buy f150s. Great content Alex! Always enjoy your videos
Good video. I have now owned my 22' PowerBoost Hybrid 8 months. I have a 7000# Airstream. The F150 is my only vehicle. I previously owned a 2017 F150 Plat Eco 10 speed, a 2015 6spd and an '09 8Cyl. F150. This one is certainly the best one so far. Also, there has been a major improvement in towing. I towed in Helen, GA area in the mountains with my camper and the truck was amazing. I set the cruise and it held it in the mountains gearing down, etc. The F150 can tow and use transmission and brakes effectively. I have also benefited overall about 2mpg from my 2017 and 4mpg from the 2015 6spd using calculation at the pump. I still get the same mpg towing which I expected. I haven't used the 7.2kw generator yet. Oh, and my truck had two minor recalls- windshield wiper motor (no problem found) and parking light flicker (reprogrammed).
We have a powerboost and it’s a great truck! I’ve gotten as high as 37 mpg’s doing 50 mph on the Natchez Trace Parkway! Total 63 mile trip average was 29 mpg’s! Interstate driving 75-80 mph = 22 mpg’s. Oh, it’s a 4x4 too!
The Santa Cruz Mountains really are that lovely. Several state parks preserving redwood groves are in the area, and the hills are covered with second-growth redwood forests that are beautiful, too.
Disagree about the (non) engine braking statement. Just finished a 3,000 mile run towing a 6000# trailer, all of it around, up and over the Rockies. 6-7% grades were the norm, scales at trip's beginning showed total weight was 12,000#. I consistently found that using the cruise control to set a down-hill speed would, automatically, result in the truck gearing down to maintain the set speed. I never used manual downshifting. This gear-controlled engine braking never failed us, altho' we might be in 4th or 5th gear at times, based on speed set.
I couldn’t help but notice he said this while towing in Normal Mode. If he was in tow/haul mode he would have had the benefits of the engine breaking. Granted towing in 7k in our Powerboost on the highway in tow/haul especially in the mountains your mpgs are going to dip below 10.
F150 hybrid is definitely a perfect truck to me..great engine combine with hybrid system is topnotch..my only concern is the affordability..I wish ford will offer this system in maverick truck.
F-150 with the v8! Because, v8 rumble! But, the Hybrid is a supper cool truck. I like virtually everything about it. But I would lean more toward the Lower more utilitarian spec model Andre purchased on the TFL site. I think his truck is about the ideal F-150.
I could really see this being a huge deal with people with pull campers. having power to run the camper litteraly anywere and still have enough physical power to tow a nice small to medium size camper, would be nice to see if they can do something like this with power on the SD for people with huge campers
Very cool review! The main reason for me not getting a F150 hybrid is that it comes only in the Limited trim here (Canada) with a starting price of $97k. This is nuts.
Huh? I just ordered an F150 hybrid in Lariat trim here in Canada for a whole lot less money than $97K. You can also get the hybrid in as low as the XLT trim in Canada which is considerably cheaper than the Lariat trim. Better check your facts again....
I don't usually actually thumbs up videos but did on this one. fantastic review and learned a lot. you can tell you went to great pains to bring this review to a finished product. and what an amazing property in the redwoods. how many acres?
@@pryme2013 it's treat for him i'm sure, coming from Texas range to mountain forest, i drive from Baton Rouge to Houston all the time and so flat and boring, i just went to LA 2 weeks ago so i can drive favorite winding roads :) , rented 4runner and went on Thomas Mountain, then back to CA-2, hwy 27 , hwy 1, finally something else then flat
I read that Ford worked with Toyota in developing the hybrid system. If this is true I would trust it to last. I had a Prius that I drove 170,000 miles with zero problems.
Although the V6 EcoBoost may not offer as good engine braking as the V8 it definitely has better acceleration in the mountains at altitude compared to the V8
I wish ford would make a plug in hybrid with a larger battery. Here is why, if I can have a EV range of 100 miles, 85% of my driving will be EV only. But when I need the 1100 mile road trip from CLE to ORL we make twice a year.. we’re covered and when we need to see the grandkids once a month CLE to DAY.. we can. Here is my dream hybrid.. GMC 1/2 ton diesel hybrid with a batter large enough to give me 100-150 miles with Rapid charging plug-in. You’d cut my fuel use by 90%. That would be a good “greenie” compromise with a man who builds and remodels residential and commercial buildings.
May have missed this, but did Alex put the truck in Tow Mode? I'm curious because I had heard the truck won't go into EV mode with the Tow Mode engaged. Also, I wonder if the engine downshifting would have been more aggressive when in Tow Mode.
I wish there was an option to run all electric without the gas kicking in. I do a ton of city driving and would love to have a limiter or something that no matter how hard I mash the pedal I can only stay in electric mode unless the battery needs to charge
Was just wondering if going downhill loaded as you were and using light braking, wouldn't that be just regenerative braking rather then hydraulic braking?
I was shopping for a truck yesterday bump into a 2021 ford f 150 with 30k miles and all this toys immaculate 1 owner for 41k. I pass I dint like the ugly Grey cloth seats and I dont need all the ridiculous things it has I need a normal truck more toys more maintenance headaches more ridiculous engine more trips to the shop good luck
Great video! Thanks! PS: I wonder how these would sell on second-hand market as the engine mileage would not reflect on how long engine was actually running/generating. Or there is such a measure?
I don't have time to watch the whole video if this was mentioned and couldn't find this info with a Google search, so could someone please tell me how this vehicle charges? It's not a plug-in hybrid, so when they say you get over 700 miles in total range, what happens after that? Normally you'd have to either refuel or recharge the battery, but this doesn't seem like something you can recharge so how do you get those electric benefits of a hybrid again?
Given the generator capability, Is there anything tracking lifetime engine run time? If not, buying this with an extended warranty could be a really great deal for those of us needing a great power backup system.
Most warranties should cover the vehicle being used for it's intended purposes, so I doubt they could slime their way out of culpability since the vehicle is designed and marketed as a generator.
This is so much better than buying a $10,000 generator used once a 5 years, the 240V 30A outlet will do refrigerator couple portable air conditionings or small PTAC plus computer tvs lights
I’m sure the standard warranty covers this use, but for how long? Is the standard year/mileage warranty to which we are accustomed or there also going to be an hour limit imposed on the engine.
@@ThatCivilGuy I just leased a Powerboost and have confirmation that engine run time does not factor into the warranty at all. A diesel motor run time does, but not a gasoline or gasoline hybrid.
You can’t charge with a tundra. It’s a bit of a shame since it’s certainly a huge plus for things like tailgating, camping, RVing, or things like this. I’m a former tundra owner and current Toyota owner and now I don’t know if I’ll get the tundra.
Marketing 101…you give it a name you want people to THINK it is, but it really isn’t. Eco boost isn’t really very eco, but they give it that name to give the impression of eco.
@@GHinWI fair point, but the hybrid and the inverter are indeed powerful, while the mediocre fuel economy of their turbo engines have had quite some negative impacts.
I'm just about to add solar panels and lithium batteries to my travel trailer, but can I just plug the 30A shore power cable into this truck instead and power everything even the microwave?
Yes but will your truck be at the campsite all the time. You will still need to run the 12 volt system so a lithium battery inside the trailer still makes sense.
Alex just wanted to show us his toys. I for one am here for it
Gotta justify the write off…
Absolutely
@@butkusrules08 I’m genuinely interested how you can write these items off? Pickup, generator, pump, fill trailer.
Phenomenal video. I purchased Powerboost about two months ago. I live on a ranch in Texas.
Here are my thoughts, I was a little disappointed that getting 24 mpg is rare, BUT this is because a lot of the driving is at 70 mph and you aren’t getting the benefit of the electric motor.
However , when I am in town I usually get 24mpg plus.
Also, it’s Fast !
I tow a Travel trailer that is around 7k loaded and barely notice it. I swear it’s still 0-60 in 9 seconds or so.
Also, I use the 7.2kw onboard all the time. I drag out welders, I power compressors, even to wash or fill up tires on the truck itself, I simply roll out my power washer or compressor and power them with the truck, no fooling with extension cables.
I power the camper on quick over nights while traveling and the most fuel I’ve ever used was 1/8 tank, that was in 95+ degrees running the AC full time.
It is, the best vehicle I’ve ever owned. I’m in love!
I have the Limited F150 Powerboost. It’s an amazing truck!
Tundra Hybrid just cannot compete even though the F-150 Hybrid is about a year old!
Ford continually develops and has always been a leader in that regard. Not to say the Tundra is bad in the slightest, but it’ll never have the same bells and whistles or cutting edge improvements like Ford can offer.
I still havent used all the features of my Truck after 9 months..EXCELLENT ReVIEW!
If Ford could get battery cost and weight low enough, a PHEV with a high-voltage pack that supports DCFC and 20 - 30 miles of range would up level up the F150 yet again. Drivers could get most of the benefits of an EV while still retaining the ability to low long distances when needed. Add four-wheel steering as a sweetener for Alex.
What you describe is exactly the vehicle I am waiting for, although I can do without the 4-wheel steering :-)
This is what I thought Toyota was coming out with. A Tundra prime would be my next vehicle for sure
Agreed. For long distance towing, it's going to take a while to replace internal combustion from both a battery chemistry and charging infrastructure perspective for a full EV, but if you have a plug-in hybrid version of this exact truck that can do an average commute (or even half of it) on battery only, that's a big deal. We either use our Silverado for local errands, ~120 mile highway runs round trip lightly loaded, or long distance towing with a travel trailer. If we could do the errands on battery only and a 1/4 of an unloaded highway run on battery only, that's significant.
I’d love a PHEV F-150. Unfortunately the market just doesn’t seem to want PHEVs. I spend a lot of time answering questions about my Chevy Volt or Pacifica Hybrid, but most people don’t get it. “Only 60 km of electric range, and you have to put gas in it too? What good is that?”
What Dylan said, 100 times over! Same with our Honda Clarity, people don’t get that we only put gas in it once every two or three months UNLESS we take a road trip, and then we CAN take a road trip of ANY distance we want. It’s wonderful and yet people seem to resist “getting it”.
Powerboost, Ecoboost, and Ford's keypad entry, are reasons I will probably stick with the F150 next time around. I love that the Tundra finally got more gears and a turbo-6 and I'm always jealous of the roll down rear window, but Ford's generator mode is next level
The new Tundra is also missing recovery/tow hooks. Total deal breaker for me.
I got a 2022 tundra platinum and it is buggy.. no auto 4wd which was a big miss… I am eyeing the Powerboost
For anybody that’s curious, I have an F-150 hybrid and average 20-21 mpg doing city driving in Florida. You definitely have to be gentle on the throttle and manipulate the car into going electric as often as possible. On flat ground, I’ve found that the car just will not go into full electric past 55 mph, but it’s great for when you are waiting at stop lights or coasting to a stop. Alex is right that the transition between gas and electric isn’t really the smoothest, and at low speeds, the 10-speed transmission can feel a little clunky and annoying at times because of constant gear shifting. Overall, I would still recommend it. It’s a great truck and has no issues towing.
I have the same truck and very happy with it. Out of curiosity, what are you towing and what sort of mpg are you seeing while towing?
@@joeurway2840 once in a while, we tow a 28 ft camper, and we got about 7-8 mpg. Really not the best compared to a diesel, but the truck’s value really shows when you’re not towing and instead are hauling stuff in the bed getting great mileage
@@JustDoinFlorida That sounds right. I occasionally tow 7x16 dual axle cargo trailer that has 7 foot interior height (kinda tall) and I get 10-11 mpg. I did have a 2016 Ram 2500 Cummins diesel which returned… wait for it… 10-11 mpg pulling the same trailer. The diesel pulled the trailer effortlessly, even in mountains, but with more engine noise and roughness. The 3.73 rear end on my F150 PowerBoost really helps with the towing effort.
I'm hoping Ford gives us the 2.7 hybrid as an option. I rarely tow even 3000 lbs so I would enjoy the improved fuel economy. If that does not happen in the next 1 1/2 years I may have to consider other options which I expect will surface as time goes by. Thanks for the video.
Go Stillers!
Why not get a smaller truck if you don't tow much?
@@baddriversofcolga Good point. I'm continuing to look at all options.
Are you from the 'Burgh?
@@ivanlowjones Born and raised in Steeler country about 35 miles north of Pittsburgh. However, now live in GA. Go Dawgs! (still a Pitt & Penn State fan though).
Great job Ford. Now can you implement this on the Expedition? Please make it hybrid or EV!
Need to the run the AC in my camper while traveling.
Make a El expedition electric 💡⚡
@@jghall00 you can. The inverter is supposed while truck is going down road.
@@Astrand1 I know, need the PowerBoost on an Expedition.
Wow!!! Amazingly detailed video. Thank you for the excellent deep dive and comparative data. No other automotive channel gets into the weeds like this.
this is the best detailed explanation I've come across relating to this F-150 Hybrid.
I would love to see this hybrid with the 2.7T and I am excited to see what Ford does with the upcoming Ranger hybrid and what they may do with adding a second motor to the rear of the Maverick for electrified AWD. It is really nice having F-150 as a workhouse but it can be even better to keep operating costs lower while keeping range high for 13 hour hauling days.
With Everything happening at the house, I don’t know how you have time for AOA. That’s a ton of work in a world where no one wants to work lol
I didn't know it was possible to "live off the grid" in Silicon Valley. I guess you learn new things everyday. You've just inspired my new goal!
the area between San Jose and Santa Cruz is pretty remote and wooded
@@ackables I'm not that far from him. I've driven those roads a few times
Apart from Alex' puns and other examples of his sense of humor, the main reason I subscribe (and send a few bucks each month to support his channel) is that I nearly always learn something when I watch one of his videos. Not living "off grid" and not being a "truck guy" I'm about as likely to shop for a half ton pickup (hybrid or non-hybrid) as a fixed wing aircraft or a 60 ft yacht. Nevertheless, I'm much better informed about the designs of hybrids and EVs in general after watching his videos. (Sometimes repeatedly.) And in this case I'm far better prepared to understand the choices Ford designers and engineers made in the forthcoming F-150 Lightning.
Kudos, Alex. It was well worth investing 25 minutes in watching the video about a vehicle I'll never consider purchasing.
Same, not in the market at all for a truck but I love the in-depth stuff. Alex on Autos and Savage Geese are the only car reviewers I really watch b/c of that
Well said. Alex was my "go-to guy" for my last 3 car purchases and he's been spot on.
So true!
7:14 Not a Ford fan, but have to admit they know their customer's needs.
Yep, I’m convinced. Next truck will be the F150 Powerboost. No doubt about it. I had a 2012 3.5 Ecoboost and loved how it ran and trailered. I’ve made a few iterations since then. I now own a diesel motor home and tow behind it a PHEV Jeep Rubicon. Love the plug in hybrid Jeep, but my back tells me it’s time to move on to a smaller trailer and truck combo.
I just bought my hybrid truck I have been a Ford fan for over 50 years and I love this truck
The Tundra hybrid may be similar, but only the Ford has the 7.2kw utility output.
So stupid of toyota to not offer an inverter
have to agree that the F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid is absolutely the BEST 1/2 ton pickup on the market today. Once again while FORD leads, GM and RAM will play catchup and have the perfect template to use. Not only a Hybrid, but also a generator is truly revolutionary...and just so darn smart!! Fabulous video as always. Merci
Being a current owner of the 14" F150 in a super crew cabin and a 6ft bed, I do have the 5.0 liter option with the trailer/tow package, E-brakes in a 4x4. I too tow trailers up to 6,000 lbs +/- regularly but my thorn with the F150 is,... to get the higher towing capability in the same cabin configuration I really would have to go to a F250 which becomes a gas guzzler. I wish,if Ford is going to advertise towing "up too" that this marketing also includes F150 Super Crew with a long bed in 4x4 in 3:55 gears. On long road trips, the F150 drives so much more nicely than a F250 when both are unloaded. Super interested in this new Hybrid but I really gain nothing in towing like a 9000k trailer with better fuel economy.
I'm not sure what your point is, you say you'd need to get an F-250 but then say that the F-150 is capable enough in the right trim. So are you just wanting Ford to advertise more openly? Because a new 5.0 or 2.7 equipped Super Crew 4x4 6.7" bed is definitely possible to find that can tow 10-13k rated pounds.
If you had a boat & trailer weighing 10,000lbs, for short distance towing infrequently, what truck would you buy?
Love mine so far. 2021 lariat. If you buy one take the pirelli tires off wear fast and suck in heavy rain. Hydroplane everytime.
Damn i wish they make f250 with generator
I have a reservation for the 2022 F-150 Lightning and plan to tow my 8500 pound camping trailer with it. The rest of the time it will let me commute and run errands gas free.
Sweet! I just leased a Powerboost for 24 months and have my reservation in for a Lightning as well. My RV is a little lighter than yours.
Truly a fascinating take on a pickup. I really enjoyed your unique perspective! Nicely done and could sway a lot of folks to buy this truck, if they live in areas where electric power loss is possible. All other pickup manufacturers are playing catch-up
I think it's only Toyota that is trying to catch up. And they're really trying to. The others aren't doing anything at all.
Or you could buy a $1000 generator.
When you were doing the driving test portion of the video, I was saying to myself, why doesn't Ford offer this hybrid with their 2.7L Ecoboost. That would make a lot more sense from a practicality standpoint then you could possibly get 26-27mpg and still have plenty of towing power for 99% of people who buy f150s. Great content Alex! Always enjoy your videos
Good video. I have now owned my 22' PowerBoost Hybrid 8 months. I have a 7000# Airstream. The F150 is my only vehicle. I previously owned a 2017 F150 Plat Eco 10 speed, a 2015 6spd and an '09 8Cyl. F150. This one is certainly the best one so far. Also, there has been a major improvement in towing. I towed in Helen, GA area in the mountains with my camper and the truck was amazing. I set the cruise and it held it in the mountains gearing down, etc. The F150 can tow and use transmission and brakes effectively. I have also benefited overall about 2mpg from my 2017 and 4mpg from the 2015 6spd using calculation at the pump. I still get the same mpg towing which I expected. I haven't used the 7.2kw generator yet. Oh, and my truck had two minor recalls- windshield wiper motor (no problem found) and parking light flicker (reprogrammed).
We have a powerboost and it’s a great truck! I’ve gotten as high as 37 mpg’s doing 50 mph on the Natchez Trace Parkway! Total 63 mile trip average was 29 mpg’s!
Interstate driving 75-80 mph = 22 mpg’s. Oh, it’s a 4x4 too!
What a beautiful place you live in, Alex.
The Santa Cruz Mountains really are that lovely. Several state parks preserving redwood groves are in the area, and the hills are covered with second-growth redwood forests that are beautiful, too.
I just had my f150 hybrid and I loved it
Disagree about the (non) engine braking statement. Just finished a 3,000 mile run towing a 6000# trailer, all of it around, up and over the Rockies. 6-7% grades were the norm, scales at trip's beginning showed total weight was 12,000#. I consistently found that using the cruise control to set a down-hill speed would, automatically, result in the truck gearing down to maintain the set speed. I never used manual downshifting. This gear-controlled engine braking never failed us, altho' we might be in 4th or 5th gear at times, based on speed set.
I couldn’t help but notice he said this while towing in Normal Mode. If he was in tow/haul mode he would have had the benefits of the engine breaking. Granted towing in 7k in our Powerboost on the highway in tow/haul especially in the mountains your mpgs are going to dip below 10.
F150 hybrid is definitely a perfect truck to me..great engine combine with hybrid system is topnotch..my only concern is the affordability..I wish ford will offer this system in maverick truck.
Fascinating and informative video. Well done!
1:10 I see your notes and can imagine your first reaction when seeing Toyota’s new sandwich hybrid system lol!
F-150 with the v8! Because, v8 rumble! But, the Hybrid is a supper cool truck. I like virtually everything about it. But I would lean more toward the Lower more utilitarian spec model Andre purchased on the TFL site. I think his truck is about the ideal F-150.
It is a sweet truck isn't it?
I could really see this being a huge deal with people with pull campers. having power to run the camper litteraly anywere and still have enough physical power to tow a nice small to medium size camper, would be nice to see if they can do something like this with power on the SD for people with huge campers
Very well done video! I ordered a powerboost which is scheduled to start production tomorrow! cant wait!
Very cool review! The main reason for me not getting a F150 hybrid is that it comes only in the Limited trim here (Canada) with a starting price of $97k. This is nuts.
Huh? I just ordered an F150 hybrid in Lariat trim here in Canada for a whole lot less money than $97K. You can also get the hybrid in as low as the XLT trim in Canada which is considerably cheaper than the Lariat trim. Better check your facts again....
Thanks Alex, I wanted an in depth look at the F-150 hybrid battery system and you served it up.
You are a trusted source, I think you should do a video series on your off grid ways/processes!
Imagine you tow a Tesla, plug to charge it by this F-150, and let Tesla rolling with its highest regen!
Another comparison. Alex's well pump is 240V so it'd take two Tesla Powerwall 2 energy storage systems to back it up.
Alex just became my favorite reviewer
I don't usually actually thumbs up videos but did on this one. fantastic review and learned a lot. you can tell you went to great pains to bring this review to a finished product. and what an amazing property in the redwoods. how many acres?
He mentioned 13
@@tallll70 nice!
@@pryme2013 it's treat for him i'm sure, coming from Texas range to mountain forest, i drive from Baton Rouge to Houston all the time and so flat and boring, i just went to LA 2 weeks ago so i can drive favorite winding roads :) , rented 4runner and went on Thomas Mountain, then back to CA-2, hwy 27 , hwy 1, finally something else then flat
This is the ultimate truck in 2023
I read that Ford worked with Toyota in developing the hybrid system. If this is true I would trust it to last. I had a Prius that I drove 170,000 miles with zero problems.
Although the V6 EcoBoost may not offer as good engine braking as the V8 it definitely has better acceleration in the mountains at altitude compared to the V8
Wow fantastic information sir! Thank you.
Damn, if it can tow my 9500 lbs trailer and mini excavator combo, I’d definitely trade in my 2018 Powerstroke to get some good mpg’s.
Great usability perspective type of video
Holy cow you live out there!? I thought that was just a spot you take the cars to the test drive!!!
Very good video packed with information. Sure would be nice if Ford would add this Powerboost system with a Superduty with the 7.3 Gas V8!
Great video, well done.
Looks when apocalypse happens I’m moving to Alex house. Just that 2cyl Diesel engine will draw lots of Californian zombies.
12 videos in the past 2 weeks!!😃
At these hybrid prices, Ford is reaching a point where fewer and fewer people can afford them.
Educational.. Thank you!
F150 is cool and all, but we need a review of your Kubota. Those small things can tow a surprising amount of weight
Alex flexing right now.
Even though you didn’t say it Alex, based on the numbers, this thing can bacon.
I did not know you lived off grid. This was a really cool video.
I wish ford would make a plug in hybrid with a larger battery. Here is why, if I can have a EV range of 100 miles, 85% of my driving will be EV only. But when I need the 1100 mile road trip from CLE to ORL we make twice a year.. we’re covered and when we need to see the grandkids once a month CLE to DAY.. we can.
Here is my dream hybrid.. GMC 1/2 ton diesel hybrid with a batter large enough to give me 100-150 miles with Rapid charging plug-in. You’d cut my fuel use by 90%. That would be a good “greenie” compromise with a man who builds and remodels residential and commercial buildings.
Alex is a tech pro! I subscribed
Since you live off grid, can you do a video showing us your extensive collection of guns and ammunition?
I missed the part where Alex shows us his oil well and refinery.
Yeah. I would interested in less powerful but more efficient hybrid with the Power Board.
May have missed this, but did Alex put the truck in Tow Mode? I'm curious because I had heard the truck won't go into EV mode with the Tow Mode engaged. Also, I wonder if the engine downshifting would have been more aggressive when in Tow Mode.
Thanks!!!!
A lot of information in a short time---lol but thanks, good job.
Great informative video.
I wish there was an option to run all electric without the gas kicking in. I do a ton of city driving and would love to have a limiter or something that no matter how hard I mash the pedal I can only stay in electric mode unless the battery needs to charge
Whats not to like about mild hybrid systems like this!
Great review 👍🏻
I wish it was a phev, regular hybrids don't do enough for me to justify them over regular vehicles
Was just wondering if going downhill loaded as you were and using light braking, wouldn't that be just regenerative braking rather then hydraulic braking?
Would be more impressed with the thumbnail pic if it was the maverick.
This would be incredible for food trailers. The noise and pollution regular generators create is incredibly bad.
Cool video ! Hi Dad !
I was shopping for a truck yesterday bump into a 2021 ford f 150 with 30k miles and all this toys immaculate 1 owner for 41k. I pass I dint like the ugly Grey cloth seats and I dont need all the ridiculous things it has I need a normal truck more toys more maintenance headaches more ridiculous engine more trips to the shop good luck
So with this you can power your rv trailer and use everything in it including the AC and microwave?
Yes
Yep
Great video! Thanks!
PS: I wonder how these would sell on second-hand market as the engine mileage would not reflect on how long engine was actually running/generating. Or there is such a measure?
There is an hour meter on the engine, that will show the actual use.
I don't have time to watch the whole video if this was mentioned and couldn't find this info with a Google search, so could someone please tell me how this vehicle charges? It's not a plug-in hybrid, so when they say you get over 700 miles in total range, what happens after that? Normally you'd have to either refuel or recharge the battery, but this doesn't seem like something you can recharge so how do you get those electric benefits of a hybrid again?
I'm curious about the AC compressor.
Most hybrids are running a fully electric compressor so the AC works with the engine off.
Given the generator capability, Is there anything tracking lifetime engine run time? If not, buying this with an extended warranty could be a really great deal for those of us needing a great power backup system.
Most warranties should cover the vehicle being used for it's intended purposes, so I doubt they could slime their way out of culpability since the vehicle is designed and marketed as a generator.
This is so much better than buying a $10,000 generator used once a 5 years, the 240V 30A outlet will do refrigerator couple portable air conditionings or small PTAC plus computer tvs lights
I’m sure the standard warranty covers this use, but for how long? Is the standard year/mileage warranty to which we are accustomed or there also going to be an hour limit imposed on the engine.
@@ThatCivilGuy I just leased a Powerboost and have confirmation that engine run time does not factor into the warranty at all. A diesel motor run time does, but not a gasoline or gasoline hybrid.
Hmm. Less power than the Tundra hybrid, but more torque. Other than that, the hybrid systems are very similar.
You can’t charge with a tundra. It’s a bit of a shame since it’s certainly a huge plus for things like tailgating, camping, RVing, or things like this.
I’m a former tundra owner and current Toyota owner and now I don’t know if I’ll get the tundra.
Am I the only one thinking that Ford should switch the EcoBoost and PowerBoost names?
Marketing 101…you give it a name you want people to THINK it is, but it really isn’t. Eco boost isn’t really very eco, but they give it that name to give the impression of eco.
@@GHinWI fair point, but the hybrid and the inverter are indeed powerful, while the mediocre fuel economy of their turbo engines have had quite some negative impacts.
@@GHinWI I get V8 power and better with my 3.5 EB and better mileage than a 5.7 V8. Add those up and it equals Eco Boost. Simple
Excellent content/coverage!
If one is concerned about engine braking, he does not drive an automatic.
Could you add bigger battery to my f150 2021 hybrid So l could run longer on the electric motor
13 acres! Oh my...
Will this break down?
Alex how are you doing. What to you think about the Bay Area, can I tow 6000 ponds around the bay with out having safety issues with over braking?
lmao you know the prius bosses tried their damndest to make HSD / PSD work for a pickup so they didn't have to go with a pancake
I would lease one but wouldn’t buy it, to much technology to fail after warranty expires.
Odd that the electric motor & regen doesn’t translate to “engine braking” capability
So your suggestion is that I buy 3 F150 Hybrids to power my house because that's more quiet than a purpose built generator? OK
Nope, 1 would power your entire house if needed. Your not using above 7kw at any time in your house.
9:22 Not the wisest choice of spot to breathe.
NOBODY DOES hybrids better than TOYOTA
I'm just about to add solar panels and lithium batteries to my travel trailer, but can I just plug the 30A shore power cable into this truck instead and power everything even the microwave?
Yes but will your truck be at the campsite all the time. You will still need to run the 12 volt system so a lithium battery inside the trailer still makes sense.