Comparison
Ford F-150 Lightning vs Tesla Model X
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Tesla Model X 320 mi vs 329 mi
Best value Ford F-150 Lightning $63,245 vs $84,990
Faster charging Tesla Model X 50 min vs 31 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model X 2.8 vs 8.2
Category winners
6 availableRange winner
Tesla Model X
329 mi vs 320 mi
Value winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
$198/mi vs $258/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model X
31 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model X
342 Wh/mi vs 479 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
152.8 utility index
Performance winner
Tesla Model X
3.8 s vs 4.5 s
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Ford F-150 Lightning | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | 4WD ER1 | Model X |
| MSRP (USD) | $63,245 | $84,990 |
| Range | 320 mi | 329 mi |
| Efficiency | 479 Wh/mi • 2.09 mi/kWh | 342 Wh/mi • 2.92 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 130 kWh | 96 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | Truck | SUV |
| DC max | 433 kW | 493 kW |
| AC max | 19 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 50 min | 31 min |
| Roadtrip score | 51.9 | 78.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 57 mi | 95 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 198 $/mi | 258 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 4.5 s | 3.8 s |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 155 mph |
| Cargo | 52.8 cu ft | 25 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 10,000 lb | 4,960 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Tesla Model X if you want the longer rated range (329 mi vs 320 mi).
- Choose Tesla Model X 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 $258/mi).
Weighted verdict
Tesla Model X has the stronger weighted profile (8.2 vs 2.8).
Ford F-150 Lightning2.8 Tesla Model X8.2 433 kW50 min 493 kW31 min
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