Chevrolet Silverado EV vs Ford F-150 Lightning
Buy the Chevrolet Silverado EV for the stronger all-round Decoder Score (76/100). Choose the Ford F-150 Lightning if price is your priority.
76 Chevrolet Silverado EV EPA + mfr data | 67 Ford F-150 Lightning EPA + mfr data | |
|---|---|---|
| Decoder Score | 76 | 67 |
| Starting price | $69,100 | $55,000 |
| Used from | — | $40,000 |
| EPA range | 410 mi | 320 mi |
| Real-world range | — | 262 mi |
| Battery | 170 kWh | 131 kWh |
| Efficiency | 2.1 mi/kWh | 2 mi/kWh |
| DC fast charge | 300 kW | 150 kW |
| Level 2 charge | 11.5 kW | 11 kW |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo | 71 cu ft | 52 cu ft |
| 0–60 mph | 4.5s | 4.5s |
| Horsepower | 645 hp | 580 hp |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Towing | 10,000 lb | 10,000 lb |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr | 8 yr |
| Tax credit | No | May qualify |
| Owner rating | — | 4.3/5 |
| Best for | Towing, Road Trip, Family | Family, Towing |
Price
The Ford F-150 Lightning starts lower at $55,000, versus $69,100 for the other. On the used market both have come down — check current listings before deciding.
Range
The Chevrolet Silverado EV leads on EPA range at 410 mi. In the real world both land around 82% of that in mixed driving — run your conditions through the range calculator.
Charging
The Chevrolet Silverado EV peaks higher at 300 kW, which shortens road-trip stops. Also check plug type: NACS access to the Supercharger network can matter more than a few kW.
Interior & practicality
The Chevrolet Silverado EV offers more cargo room (71 cu ft). Consider seating layout and rear space too, not just the headline number.
Performance
The Chevrolet Silverado EV is quicker to 60 mph (4.5s). Both feel brisk in everyday driving thanks to instant electric torque.
Family use
With 5 seats, the Chevrolet Silverado EV suits larger families better. Factor in car-seat access and cargo behind the third row if fitted.
Road trip use
Road trips reward range plus fast charging. The Chevrolet Silverado EV scores higher on our road-trip metric.
Used buyer notes
Both depreciate; that's the used buyer's opportunity. Check battery health, any open recalls, and that the charging port matches the network you'll use. See the used EV buying guide for a full checklist.
Chevrolet Silverado EV, for most people.
Run the numbers for your own driving with the calculators, then compare more EVs in the same class.