Comparison
Ford F-150 Lightning vs Nissan Ariya
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Ford F-150 Lightning 320 mi vs 289 mi
Best value Nissan Ariya $63,245 vs $44,370
Faster charging Nissan Ariya 50 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile Nissan Ariya 5.3 vs 5.7
Category winners
6 availableRange winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
320 mi vs 289 mi
Value winner
Nissan Ariya
$154/mi vs $198/mi
Charging winner
Nissan Ariya
35 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Nissan Ariya
344 Wh/mi vs 479 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
152.8 utility index
Performance winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
4.5 s vs 7.4 s
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Ford F-150 Lightning | Nissan Ariya |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | 4WD ER1 | EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh |
| MSRP (USD) | $63,245 | $44,370 |
| Range | 320 mi | 289 mi |
| Efficiency | 479 Wh/mi • 2.09 mi/kWh | 344 Wh/mi • 2.91 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 130 kWh | 87 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| Body type | Truck | SUV |
| DC max | 433 kW | 178 kW |
| AC max | 19 kW | 7 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 50 min | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 51.9 | 65.5 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 57 mi | 76 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 198 $/mi | 154 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 4.5 s | 7.4 s |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 52.8 cu ft | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 10,000 lb | 1,653 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Ford F-150 Lightning if you want the longer rated range (320 mi vs 289 mi).
- Choose Nissan Ariya if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 35 min vs 50 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Nissan Ariya looks better ($154/mi vs $198/mi).
Weighted verdict
Nissan Ariya has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 5.3).
Ford F-150 Lightning5.3 Nissan Ariya5.7 433 kW50 min 178 kW35 min
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