Comparison
Ford F-150 Lightning vs Tesla Model S
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Tesla Model S 320 mi vs 410 mi
Best value Ford F-150 Lightning $63,245 vs $86,630
Faster charging Tesla Model S 50 min vs 31 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model S 4 vs 7
Category winners
6 availableRange winner
Tesla Model S
410 mi vs 320 mi
Value winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
$198/mi vs $211/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model S
31 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model S
271 Wh/mi vs 479 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
152.8 utility index
Performance winner
Tesla Model S
3.1 s vs 4.5 s
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Ford F-150 Lightning | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | 4WD ER1 | Model S |
| MSRP (USD) | $63,245 | $86,630 |
| Range | 320 mi | 410 mi |
| Efficiency | 479 Wh/mi • 2.09 mi/kWh | 271 Wh/mi • 3.69 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 130 kWh | 96 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | Truck | Sedan |
| DC max | 433 kW | 250 kW |
| AC max | 19 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 50 min | 31 min |
| Roadtrip score | 51.9 | 88.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 57 mi | 120 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 198 $/mi | 211 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 4.5 s | 3.1 s |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 155 mph |
| Cargo | 52.8 cu ft | 25 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 10,000 lb | 3,527 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Tesla Model S if you want the longer rated range (410 mi vs 320 mi).
- Choose Tesla Model S if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 31 min vs 50 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Ford F-150 Lightning looks better ($198/mi vs $211/mi).
Weighted verdict
Tesla Model S has the stronger weighted profile (7 vs 4).
Ford F-150 Lightning4 Tesla Model S7 433 kW50 min 250 kW31 min
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