Got A Ford EV? Want More Data Logging? Here's How To Install LightningROD!

Not everyone needs granular data in their daily lives — but if you follow this channel, you probably appreciate having properly formatted, easily searchable records showing how things change over time. Whether it's the outside temperature, your favorite sports team's win rate, or how often you sneak off to the local takeout, more data — treated right — can help us make better choices. So today, Nikki is taking a look at a new open-source project from GitHub user Squidbytes. Leveraging the FordPass-HA integration that many Ford EV owners already have running in Home Assistant, LightningROD helps you track charging sessions, efficiency, and exactly how much it's costing you to keep your EV on the road. The project is still in active development, but it's already pretty capable — and Nikki walks you through what it can do and how to get it running using UNRAID, Docker, and an existing Home Assistant installation. *⏱️ Chapter Breakdown:* 00:00 - Introduction 03:11 - What Is LightningROD