Tech Charged Episode 25 - 2026 Ford Lightning Changes and 500kW Tesla V4 Charging!
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In this episode, we team up with special guests Tom from Out of Spec and Alan from TesCalendar to unpack everything new in the 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning lineup, including the game-changing STX trim that replaces the XLT. From battery upgrades and feature tweaks to the removal of BlueCruise on certain models, we cover all the details EV enthusiasts need to know. Plus, we dive deep into the world's first Tesla V4 500kW Supercharger opening in Redwood City, California—exploring how this ultra-fast charging tech could revolutionize EV road trips, reduce charging times to minutes, and boost adoption for Tesla and non-Tesla vehicles alike.🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode!📅 Get your own 2026 TesCalendar here 👉 https://tescalendar.com/shop/ols/prod...🔗 Check out our channels for more EV content:➡️ Tom's King Ranch Lightning: • Ford Didn't Build An F-150 Lightning King ... ➡️ Tim's 2026 Lightning Order info video : https://www.youtube.com/live/vkyuCyUu...➡️ World's First 500kW V4 Tesla Supercharger Tour and Test : • Insane! - World’s First 500kW V4 Tesla Sup... ➡️ BowefamilyEV: / @bowefamilyev ➡️ Martin Rebuilds: / @martinrebuilds-fz1ep 🔗 Discount Links➡️ Tesla vehicles and Solar ☀️🪫🔋⚡️🛻 : https://ts.la/christopher67479➡️ Special Price on the Worksport AL3 and AL4! - https://worksport.sjv.io/vPzo5L➡️ BowefamilyEV Amazon Store! - https://www.amazon.com/shop/bowefamil...#2026FordLightning #FordLightningSTX #TeslaV4Supercharger #500kWCharging #EVPodcast #FordF150Lightning #TeslaSupercharger #ElectricTrucks #EVCharging #OutOfSpec #TesCalendar #ElectricVehicles #FordEV #TeslaNews #FastCharging
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