Ford F-150 Lightning vs Tesla Model Y
The Ford F-150 Lightning leads on cargo space and power.
Pickup
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2
1 of 8 versions
No US price yet
63/100#60 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 14, 2026
76/100#21 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
F-150 LightningFord F-150 LightningModel YTesla Model Y
- Range (EPA)version: F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+22.6 cu ft· 75%
- Power- best on this row+189 kW· 90%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row22.3 kWh/100 mi faster· 48%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row3.7 h faster· 27%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Ford F-150 Lightning | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | version: F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | version: Model Y RWD |
| 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 | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | version: Model Y RWD | |
| 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 | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: 2025 F-150 Lightning Platinum SuperCrew 4x4 – 5.5’ Box | version: Model Y RWD |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: Model Y RWD | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Ford F-150 Lightning if
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Score by category
out of 100
Ford F-150 LightningTesla Model Y
Range
8289Charging
2646Performance
no data74Practicality
8989
How much is each in the US?
Ford F-150 Lightning
No US price yet
Tesla Model Y
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 14, 2026 - Price checked Jun 14, 2026 - it may be out of date
fueleconomy.govQuestions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Ford F-150 Lightning
- 300 miEPAversion: F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD
- Tesla Model Y
- 321 miEPA
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Ford F-150 Lightning
- Tesla Model Y
- version: Model Y RWD
Where next
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Ford F-150 Lightning vs
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Checked Nov 4, 2026 · 43 sources
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