Comparison
Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Ford F-150 Lightning
FWD vs 4WD ER1: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Ford F-150 Lightning 320 mi vs 319 mi
Best value Chevrolet Equinox EV $34,995 vs $63,245
Faster charging Chevrolet Equinox EV 38 min vs 49 min
5-yr energy Chevrolet Equinox EV $4,800 vs $7,400
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
320 mi vs 319 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$110/mi vs $198/mi
Charging winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
38 min vs 49 min
Efficiency winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
311 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 7.7 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Chevrolet Equinox EV | Ford F-150 Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | FWD | 4WD ER1 |
| MSRP (USD) | $34,995 (better) | $63,245 |
| Range | 319 mi | 320 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 311 Wh/mi • 3.22 mi/kWh (better) | 479 Wh/mi • 2.09 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 85 kWh | 130 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | Truck |
| DC max | 150 kW | 155 kW (better) |
| AC max | 12 kW | 19 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 38 min (better) | 49 min |
| Roadtrip score | 66.3 (better) | 53 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 76 mi (better) | 58 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 110 $/mi (better) | 198 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 7.7 s | 4.5 s (better) |
| Top speed | 118 mph (better) | 112 mph |
| Cargo | 26 cu ft | 52.8 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 1,499 lb | 10,000 lb (better) |
Pick the Chevrolet Equinox EV if…
- You want the lower price: $34,995 vs $63,245 to start, $28,250 less.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 38 vs 49 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,800 vs $7,400 in energy over 5 years.
Pick the Ford F-150 Lightning if…
- You haul gear: 52.8 vs 26 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You tow: rated for 10,000 lb vs 1,499 lb.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.5 vs 7.7 seconds.
Availability: Ford F-150 Lightning production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Ford F-150 Lightning
| Charging mix | Chevrolet Equinox EV | Ford F-150 Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 311 Wh/mi | 479 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,500 | $5,450 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,800 | $7,400 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,950 | $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
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | Ford F-150 Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 217 mi | 218 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 190 mi | 190 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 75 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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