Ford F-150 Lightning vs Polestar 2
The Polestar 2 leads on 10–80% charge. The Ford F-150 Lightning leads on cargo space.
Lifestyle pickup
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2
1 of 8 versions
No US price yet
51/100#53 of 87 · Everyday
Liftback
2025 Polestar 2 Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels)
1 of 14 versions
No US price yet
51/100#53 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
F-150 LightningFord F-150 LightningPolestar 2Polestar 2
- 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 row12 min faster· 30%
- Cargo space- best on this row+38.4 cu ft· 267%
- Power- best on this row+180 kW· 82%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row17.5 kWh/100 mi faster· 37%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row5.7 h faster· 42%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Ford F-150 Lightning | Polestar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | version: F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | version: Polestar 2 LR SM |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: extended-range 131kWh battery | version: Polestar 2 LR SM |
| Battery (gross) | no data | version: Long range Single motor |
| 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 | version: 2025 F-150 Lightning Platinum SuperCrew 4x4 – 5.5’ Box | version: Long range Single motor |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | 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 | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: Long range Single motor | |
| Weight | no data | version: Standard range Single motor |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: Long range Single motor | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Ford F-150 Lightning if
Score by category
out of 100
Ford F-150 LightningPolestar 2
Range
9394Charging
3367Practicality
6041
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)
- Ford F-150 Lightning
- 300 miEPAversion: F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD
- Polestar 2
- 314 miEPA
Which charges faster?
Polestar 2Polestar 2
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Polestar 2
- Ford F-150 Lightning
- Polestar 2
- Ahead by
- 12 min
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Ford F-150 Lightning
- version: 2025 F-150 Lightning Platinum SuperCrew 4x4 – 5.5’ Box
- Polestar 2
- version: Long range Single motor
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Ford F-150 Lightning vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 16, 2026 · 33 sources
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