Comparison
Ford F-150 Lightning vs Rivian R1S
4WD ER1 vs Premium Long Range, 22in wheels: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Rivian R1S 410 mi vs 320 mi
Best value Ford F-150 Lightning $63,245 vs $90,990
Faster charging Tie 49 min each
5-yr energy Rivian R1S $7,400 vs $6,150
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Rivian R1S
410 mi vs 320 mi
Value winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
$198/mi vs $222/mi
Charging winner
Tie
49 min each
Efficiency winner
Rivian R1S
399 Wh/mi vs 479 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Tie
4.5 s each
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Ford F-150 Lightning | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | 4WD ER1 | Premium Long Range, 22in wheels |
| MSRP (USD) | $63,245 (better) | $90,990 |
| Range | 320 mi | 410 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 479 Wh/mi • 2.09 mi/kWh | 399 Wh/mi • 2.51 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 130 kWh | 140 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | Truck | SUV |
| DC max | 155 kW | 210 kW (better) |
| AC max | 19 kW (better) | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 49 min | 49 min |
| Roadtrip score | 53 | 68 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 58 mi | 75 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 198 $/mi (better) | 222 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 4.5 s | 4.5 s |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 125 mph (better) |
| Cargo | 52.8 cu ft (better) | 18 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 10,000 lb (better) | 7,716 lb |
Pick the Ford F-150 Lightning if…
- You want the lower price: $63,245 vs $90,990 to start, $27,745 less.
- You haul gear: 52.8 vs 18 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You tow: rated for 10,000 lb vs 7,716 lb.
Pick the Rivian R1S if…
- You drive long days: 410 vs 320 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $6,150 vs $7,400 in energy over 5 years.
- You need 7 seats (vs 5).
Availability: Ford F-150 Lightning production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Ford F-150 Lightning vs Rivian R1S
| Charging mix | Ford F-150 Lightning | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 479 Wh/mi | 399 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $5,450 | $4,500 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $7,400 | $6,150 |
| All public DC fast charging | $15,350 | $12,750 |
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 F-150 Lightning | Rivian R1S | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 218 mi | 279 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 190 mi | 244 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 1 |
| Time spent charging | about 100 min | about 50 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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