Comparison
Ford E-Transit vs Ford F-150 Lightning
Cargo Van vs 4WD ER1: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Ford F-150 Lightning 320 mi vs 159 mi
Best value Ford E-Transit $53,260 vs $63,245
Faster charging Ford E-Transit 34 min vs 49 min
5-yr energy Ford E-Transit $7,250 vs $7,400
Winner by category
4 categories comparedRange winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
320 mi vs 159 mi
Value winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
$198/mi vs $335/mi
Charging winner
Ford E-Transit
34 min vs 49 min
Efficiency winner
Ford E-Transit
470 Wh/mi vs 479 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Ford E-Transit | Ford F-150 Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Cargo Van | 4WD ER1 |
| MSRP (USD) | $53,260 (better) | $63,245 |
| Range | 159 mi | 320 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 470 Wh/mi • 2.13 mi/kWh (better) | 479 Wh/mi • 2.09 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 89 kWh | 130 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 2 | 5 (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | Van | Truck |
| DC max | 115 kW | 155 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 34 min (better) | 49 min |
| Roadtrip score | 47 | 53 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 58 mi (better) | 58 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 335 $/mi | 198 $/mi (better) |
Pick the Ford E-Transit if…
- You want the lower price: $53,260 vs $63,245 to start, $9,985 less.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 34 vs 49 minutes.
Pick the Ford F-150 Lightning if…
- You drive long days: 320 vs 159 miles of rated range.
- You need 5 seats (vs 2).
Availability: Ford F-150 Lightning production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Ford E-Transit vs Ford F-150 Lightning
| Charging mix | Ford E-Transit | Ford F-150 Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 470 Wh/mi | 479 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $5,350 | $5,450 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $7,250 | $7,400 |
| All public DC fast charging | $15,050 | $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
| Ford E-Transit | Ford F-150 Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 108 mi | 218 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 95 mi | 190 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 5 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 170 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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