Comparison
Acura ZDX vs Ford F-150 Lightning
RWD vs 4WD ER1: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Ford F-150 Lightning 320 mi vs 313 mi
Best value Ford F-150 Lightning $63,245 vs $64,500
Faster charging Acura ZDX 33 min vs 49 min
5-yr energy Acura ZDX $5,700 vs $7,400
Winner by category
5 categories comparedRange winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
320 mi vs 313 mi
Value winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
$198/mi vs $206/mi
Charging winner
Acura ZDX
33 min vs 49 min
Efficiency winner
Acura ZDX
370 Wh/mi vs 479 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Acura ZDX | Ford F-150 Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | RWD | 4WD ER1 |
| MSRP (USD) | $64,500 | $63,245 (better) |
| Range | 313 mi | 320 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 370 Wh/mi • 2.7 mi/kWh (better) | 479 Wh/mi • 2.09 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 107.5 kWh | 130 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | Truck |
| DC max | 190 kW (better) | 155 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 19 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min (better) | 49 min |
| Roadtrip score | 75 (better) | 53 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 92 mi (better) | 58 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 206 $/mi | 198 $/mi (better) |
| Top speed | 131 mph (better) | 112 mph |
| Cargo | 29 cu ft | 52.8 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 3,501 lb | 10,000 lb (better) |
Pick the Acura ZDX if…
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 33 vs 49 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $5,700 vs $7,400 in energy over 5 years.
Pick the Ford F-150 Lightning if…
- You haul gear: 52.8 vs 29 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You tow: rated for 10,000 lb vs 3,501 lb.
Availability: Acura ZDX production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock. Ford F-150 Lightning production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Acura ZDX vs Ford F-150 Lightning
| Charging mix | Acura ZDX | Ford F-150 Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 370 Wh/mi | 479 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $4,200 | $5,450 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,700 | $7,400 |
| All public DC fast charging | $11,850 | $15,350 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Acura ZDX | Ford F-150 Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 213 mi | 218 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 186 mi | 190 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 65 min | about 100 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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