Readers of my column are well aware of my skepticism around electric trucks. In June of 2023, I wrote that the options available then — notably, Ford’s F-150 Lightning — cost significantly more than their gas-powered equivalents and yet suffered severe range degradation when the weather got cold or they were towing or hauling any meaningful load. Initially, sales were fine if underwhelming, but Lightnings have since become stagnant inventory on dealer lots, with truck buyers preferring the reliable, internal combustion option.