Ford F-150 Lightning vs Rivian R1T
The Ford F-150 Lightning leads on cargo space. The Rivian R1T leads on full charge at 240 V.
Lifestyle pickup
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2
1 of 8 versions
No US price yet
65/100#53 of 87 · Everyday
Pickup
2027 R1T Premium
1 of 63 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
70/100#35 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
F-150 LightningFord F-150 LightningR1TRivian R1T
- Range (EPA)version: F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WDversion: R1T Dual Standard Plus (22in)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+23.6 cu ft· 81%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row1.7 h faster· 12%
- Front trunk- best on this row+4.1 cu ft· 41%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Ford F-150 Lightning | Rivian R1T |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | version: F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD | version: R1T Dual Standard Plus (22in) |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | version: extended-range 131kWh battery | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | no data | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| 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 | no data |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | version: extended-range 123kWh battery | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | version: R1T Dual | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: R1 Quad Max | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Ford F-150 Lightning if
Pick the Rivian R1T if
Score by category
out of 100
Ford F-150 LightningRivian R1T
Range
8484Charging
3435Practicality
9090
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Ford F-150 Lightning
- 300 miEPAversion: F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD
- Rivian R1T
- 300 miEPAversion: R1T Dual Standard Plus (22in)contested: sources disagree
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Ford F-150 Lightning vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 32 sources
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