bag, I have really enjoyed a lot of your posts over the years regarding old school stereos, cars, etc.., but I think your guy is missing it on this truck.
The base model is priced pretty close to the base model ICE model, but will cost dramatically less to operate. In addition to the homeowner with small hauling needs, they are targeting fleet buyers, such as municipalities, road departments, and power companies whose drivers often are just going to sites without much of a cargo load. The daily drive requirements for most of this target is well within the drive and haul capabilities.
I know of cabinet installers and trim carpenters who are drooling about the possibility of the Lightning with it’s small haul capability, multi power outlets, and low cost of operation.
The fact that big time hauling is not practical does not detract from what this truck will do.