Comparison
Ford F-150 Lightning vs Rivian R1S
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Rivian R1S 320 mi vs 410 mi
Best value Ford F-150 Lightning $63,245 vs $102,190
Faster charging Rivian R1S 50 min vs 49 min
Weighted profile Rivian R1S 2.8 vs 8.2
Category winners
6 availableRange winner
Rivian R1S
410 mi vs 320 mi
Value winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
$198/mi vs $249/mi
Charging winner
Rivian R1S
49 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Rivian R1S
399 Wh/mi vs 479 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
152.8 utility index
Performance winner
Rivian R1S
4 s vs 4.5 s
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Ford F-150 Lightning | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | 4WD ER1 | Dual Max (22in) |
| MSRP (USD) | $63,245 | $102,190 |
| Range | 320 mi | 410 mi |
| Efficiency | 479 Wh/mi • 2.09 mi/kWh | 399 Wh/mi • 2.51 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 130 kWh | 142.3 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | Truck | SUV |
| DC max | 433 kW | 496 kW |
| AC max | 19 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 50 min | 49 min |
| Roadtrip score | 51.9 | 68.4 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 57 mi | 76 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 198 $/mi | 249 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 4.5 s | 4 s |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 125 mph |
| Cargo | 52.8 cu ft | 18 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 10,000 lb | 7,716 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Rivian R1S if you want the longer rated range (410 mi vs 320 mi).
- Choose Rivian R1S if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 49 min vs 50 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Ford F-150 Lightning looks better ($198/mi vs $249/mi).
Weighted verdict
Rivian R1S has the stronger weighted profile (8.2 vs 2.8).
Ford F-150 Lightning2.8 Rivian R1S8.2 433 kW50 min 496 kW49 min
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