Chevrolet Bolt vs Ford F-150 Lightning
The Chevrolet Bolt leads on 10–80% charge. The Ford F-150 Lightning leads on cargo space.
Hatchback
LT
No US price yet
65/100#57 of 80 · Everyday
Pickup
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2
1 of 8 versions
No US price yet
63/100#60 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
BoltChevrolet BoltF-150 LightningFord F-150 Lightning
- Range (EPA)version: F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row15 min faster· 38%
- Cargo space- best on this row+36.2 cu ft· 218%
- Power- best on this row+243 kW· 155%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row18.6 kWh/100 mi faster· 40%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row6.9 h faster· 50%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Chevrolet Bolt | Ford F-150 Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | version: F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: extended-range 131kWh battery | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | no data | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | version: 2025 F-150 Lightning Platinum SuperCrew 4x4 – 5.5’ Box |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | version: extended-range 123kWh battery |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | version: 2025 F-150 Lightning Platinum SuperCrew 4x4 – 5.5’ Box |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
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Score by category
out of 100
Chevrolet BoltFord F-150 Lightning
Range
7382Charging
4826Practicality
6989
How much is each in the US?
No US prices yet for either car
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Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Chevrolet Bolt
- EPA
- Ford F-150 Lightning
- 300 miEPAversion: F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD
Which charges faster?
Chevrolet BoltBolt
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Chevrolet Bolt
- Chevrolet Bolt
- Ford F-150 Lightning
- Ahead by
- 15 min
Where next
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Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 22 sources
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