Comparison

Cadillac Vistiq vs Ford F-150 Lightning

Standard vs 4WD ER1: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Ford F-150 Lightning 320 mi vs 305 mi
Best value Ford F-150 Lightning $63,245 vs $77,500
Faster charging Cadillac Vistiq 33 min vs 49 min
5-yr energy Cadillac Vistiq $6,050 vs $7,400

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
320 mi vs 305 mi
Value winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
$198/mi vs $254/mi
Charging winner
Cadillac Vistiq
33 min vs 49 min
Efficiency winner
Cadillac Vistiq
390 Wh/mi vs 479 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Cadillac Vistiq
3.7 s vs 4.5 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Cadillac Vistiq and Ford F-150 Lightning
Spec Cadillac Vistiq Ford F-150 Lightning
Trim used Standard 4WD ER1
MSRP (USD) $77,500 $63,245 (better)
Range 305 mi 320 mi (better)
Efficiency 390 Wh/mi • 2.56 mi/kWh (better) 479 Wh/mi • 2.09 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 107.5 kWh 130 kWh (better)
Seats 7 (better) 5
Drivetrain AWD 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 72.5 (better) 53
Miles added (15 min est.) 88 mi (better) 58 mi
USD per mile of range 254 $/mi 198 $/mi (better)
0–60 mph 3.7 s (better) 4.5 s
Top speed 131 mph (better) 112 mph
Cargo 15 cu ft 52.8 cu ft (better)
Tow rating 5,000 lb 10,000 lb (better)

Pick the Cadillac Vistiq if…

  • You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 33 vs 49 minutes.
  • You want lower running costs: about $6,050 vs $7,400 in energy over 5 years.
  • You need 7 seats (vs 5).

Pick the Ford F-150 Lightning if…

  • You want the lower price: $63,245 vs $77,500 to start, $14,255 less.
  • You haul gear: 52.8 vs 15 cu ft of listed cargo space.
  • You tow: rated for 10,000 lb vs 5,000 lb.

Availability: Ford F-150 Lightning production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.

5-year energy cost: Cadillac Vistiq vs Ford F-150 Lightning

Charging mixCadillac VistiqFord F-150 Lightning
Efficiency390 Wh/mi479 Wh/mi
All home charging$4,400$5,450
80% home, 20% public DC$6,050$7,400
All public DC fast charging$12,500$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

Cadillac VistiqFord F-150 Lightning
First leg (90% to 10%)207 mi218 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop181 mi190 mi
Fast-charge stops22
Time spent chargingabout 65 minabout 100 min
DC portCCS1CCS1

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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