Comparison
Audi Q6 e-tron vs Ford F-150 Lightning
quattro (19 inch wheels) vs 4WD ER1: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Audi Q6 e-tron 325 mi vs 320 mi
Best value Ford F-150 Lightning $63,245 vs $64,500
Faster charging Audi Q6 e-tron 21 min vs 49 min
5-yr energy Audi Q6 e-tron $5,050 vs $7,400
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
325 mi vs 320 mi
Value winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
$198/mi vs $198/mi
Charging winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
21 min vs 49 min
Efficiency winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
325 Wh/mi vs 479 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
4.5 s vs 4.9 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Audi Q6 e-tron | Ford F-150 Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | quattro (19 inch wheels) | 4WD ER1 |
| MSRP (USD) | $64,500 | $63,245 (better) |
| Range | 325 mi (better) | 320 mi |
| Efficiency | 325 Wh/mi • 3.08 mi/kWh (better) | 479 Wh/mi • 2.09 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 94.9 kWh | 130 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | Truck |
| DC max | 270 kW (better) | 155 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 19 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 21 min (better) | 49 min |
| Roadtrip score | 86.8 (better) | 53 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 146 mi (better) | 58 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 198 $/mi | 198 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 4.9 s | 4.5 s (better) |
| Cargo | 19 cu ft | 52.8 cu ft (better) |
Pick the Audi Q6 e-tron if…
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 21 vs 49 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $5,050 vs $7,400 in energy over 5 years.
Pick the Ford F-150 Lightning if…
- You haul gear: 52.8 vs 19 cu ft of listed cargo space.
Availability: Ford F-150 Lightning production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Audi Q6 e-tron vs Ford F-150 Lightning
| Charging mix | Audi Q6 e-tron | Ford F-150 Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 325 Wh/mi | 479 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,700 | $5,450 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,050 | $7,400 |
| All public DC fast charging | $10,400 | $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
| Audi Q6 e-tron | Ford F-150 Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 221 mi | 218 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 193 mi | 190 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 40 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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