Ford F-150 Lightning vs Chevrolet Silverado EV
At U.S. average prices the Ford F-150 Lightning costs $109 a month to charge and the Chevrolet Silverado EV $111, a difference of $1.86 a month ($22.38 a year). The Chevrolet Silverado EV fast-charges from 10% to 80% in about 38 minutes, vs 41 for the Ford F-150 Lightning.
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Specs side by side
| Ford F-150 Lightning | Chevrolet Silverado EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Extended Range | Max Range |
| Usable battery | 131 kWh | 205 kWh |
| EPA range | 320 mi | 493 mi |
| Efficiency | 40.9 kWh/100 mi | 41.6 kWh/100 mi |
| Max AC charging | 19.2 kW | 19.2 kW |
| Max DC charging | 155 kW | 350 kW |
| DC 10–80% | about 41 min | about 38 min |
| Full charge at home | $26.43 | $41.36 |
| Per month | $109 | $111 |
Costs at U.S. average prices, 1,000 mi a month, 80% charged at home. Specs are for the trims shown; other versions differ.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ford F-150 Lightning or the Chevrolet Silverado EV cheaper to charge?
At U.S. average prices the Ford F-150 Lightning costs $109 a month to charge and the Chevrolet Silverado EV $111, a difference of $1.86 a month ($22.38 a year). Change the state or distance in the comparison above for your own numbers.
Which charges faster, the Ford F-150 Lightning or the Chevrolet Silverado EV?
The Chevrolet Silverado EV fast-charges from 10% to 80% in about 38 minutes, vs 41 for the Ford F-150 Lightning. On AC the Ford F-150 Lightning takes up to 19.2 kW and the Chevrolet Silverado EV up to 19.2 kW.
Which has more range, the Ford F-150 Lightning or the Chevrolet Silverado EV?
The Chevrolet Silverado EV has the longer EPA range: 493 mi vs 320 mi. Expect less in cold weather and at high speed.
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