Can Electric Vehicles Plow Snow?
Electric vehicles have the strength and torque to plow snow, at least on paper. The main difficulty lies in battery performance due to the range reduction in colder weather.
Ford F150 Lightning Specs
- Engine: 5.4-liter V8 producing 380 horsepower
- Features: 4-wheel drive, 11,300 lbs towing capacity
- Plowing capabilities: Not officially tested by Ford
- Range reduction during plowing: Expected to be acceptable for driveway plowing
Snow Plow Prep for F-150
- The 2015 F-150 comes with a "plow-prep" option
- Engineered from the ground up to accept a plow
- Recommended for long driveways and winter tasks
Best Truck for Plowing Snow
- Dodge Ram 2500 or 3500 or 5500
- Ford F-250 or F-350
Ford F150 Lightning Plowing Capabilities
- Equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine
- Towing capacity: Up to 13,200 pounds
- Optional ‘Snow Plow Prep’ package available
Costs of Plowing with F-150
- Various expenses involved in installing a snowplow on an F150
- Cost of blades varies based on commercial or personal use
Plowing with F-150
- F-150 can handle plowing with the new Snow Plow Prep Package
- Package includes software changes and additional wiring
- Recommended maximum weight limit for snowplow: 450 pounds