"Ford CEO's Eye-Opening EV Charging Experience Exposes Reliability Issues"

Ford CEO Jim Farley experienced the lengthy charging time of electric vehicles (EVs) firsthand while driving his Ford F-150 Lightning on a road trip across California. Charging at a Level 2 charger, he spent 40 minutes to reach only a 40% charge, highlighting the challenge of EV charging compared to filling up a tank. This comes as Ford invests $50 billion into its EV product line, with significant support from taxpayers. Energy watchdog Robert Bryce criticized Farley's experience, calling it a "reality check" and questioning the company's plan to increase EV production. While some Lightning owners are satisfied, others note limitations such as long charge times and the need for a more extensive charging infrastructure for cross-country trips.