Tesla Cybertruck vs Ford F-150 Lightning
At U.S. average prices the Tesla Cybertruck costs $101 a month to charge and the Ford F-150 Lightning $109, a difference of $8.26 a month ($99.10 a year). The Tesla Cybertruck fast-charges from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes, vs 41 for the Ford F-150 Lightning.
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Specs side by side
| Tesla Cybertruck | Ford F-150 Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | AWD | Extended Range |
| Usable battery | 123 kWh | 131 kWh |
| EPA range | 325 mi | 320 mi |
| Efficiency | 37.8 kWh/100 mi | 40.9 kWh/100 mi |
| Max AC charging | 11.5 kW | 19.2 kW |
| Max DC charging | 325 kW | 155 kW |
| DC 10–80% | about 30 min | about 41 min |
| Full charge at home | $24.81 | $26.43 |
| Per month | $101 | $109 |
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 Tesla Cybertruck or the Ford F-150 Lightning cheaper to charge?
At U.S. average prices the Tesla Cybertruck costs $101 a month to charge and the Ford F-150 Lightning $109, a difference of $8.26 a month ($99.10 a year). Change the state or distance in the comparison above for your own numbers.
Which charges faster, the Tesla Cybertruck or the Ford F-150 Lightning?
The Tesla Cybertruck fast-charges from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes, vs 41 for the Ford F-150 Lightning. On AC the Tesla Cybertruck takes up to 11.5 kW and the Ford F-150 Lightning up to 19.2 kW.
Which has more range, the Tesla Cybertruck or the Ford F-150 Lightning?
The Tesla Cybertruck has the longer EPA range: 325 mi vs 320 mi. Expect less in cold weather and at high speed.
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