Ford F-150 Lightning vs Tesla Cybertruck
Buy the Tesla Cybertruck for the stronger all-round Decoder Score (70/100). Choose the Ford F-150 Lightning if price is your priority.
67 Ford F-150 Lightning EPA + mfr data | 70 Tesla Cybertruck EPA + mfr data | |
|---|---|---|
| Decoder Score | 67 | 70 |
| Starting price | $55,000 | $69,990 |
| Used from | $40,000 | — |
| EPA range | 320 mi | 325 mi |
| Real-world range | 262 mi | — |
| Battery | 131 kWh | 123 kWh |
| Efficiency | 2 mi/kWh | 2.3 mi/kWh |
| DC fast charge | 150 kW | 325 kW |
| Level 2 charge | 11 kW | 11.5 kW |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo | 52 cu ft | 67 cu ft |
| 0–60 mph | 4.5s | 4.1s |
| Horsepower | 580 hp | 600 hp |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Towing | 10,000 lb | 7,500 lb |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr | 8 yr |
| Tax credit | May qualify | No |
| Owner rating | 4.3/5 | — |
| Best for | Family, Towing | Performance, Adventure, Towing |
Price
The Ford F-150 Lightning starts lower at $55,000, versus $69,990 for the other. On the used market both have come down — check current listings before deciding.
Range
The Tesla Cybertruck leads on EPA range at 325 mi. In the real world both land around 82% of that in mixed driving — run your conditions through the range calculator.
Charging
The Tesla Cybertruck peaks higher at 325 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 Tesla Cybertruck offers more cargo room (67 cu ft). Consider seating layout and rear space too, not just the headline number.
Performance
The Tesla Cybertruck is quicker to 60 mph (4.1s). Both feel brisk in everyday driving thanks to instant electric torque.
Family use
With 5 seats, the Ford F-150 Lightning 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 Tesla Cybertruck 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.
Tesla Cybertruck, for most people.
Run the numbers for your own driving with the calculators, then compare more EVs in the same class.