Comparison
Ford F-150 Lightning vs Tesla Model Y
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Ford F-150 Lightning 320 mi vs 320 mi
Best value Tesla Model Y $63,245 vs $59,900
Faster charging Tesla Model Y 50 min vs 33 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model Y 4.4 vs 6.6
Category winners
6 availableRange winner
Tie
320 mi each
Value winner
Tesla Model Y
$187/mi vs $198/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model Y
33 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model Y
281 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 5.7 s
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Ford F-150 Lightning | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | 4WD ER1 | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $63,245 | $59,900 |
| Range | 320 mi | 320 mi |
| Efficiency | 479 Wh/mi • 2.09 mi/kWh | 281 Wh/mi • 3.56 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 130 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | Truck | SUV |
| DC max | 433 kW | 331 kW |
| AC max | 19 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 50 min | 33 min |
| Roadtrip score | 51.9 | 74.6 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 57 mi | 89 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 198 $/mi | 187 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 4.5 s | 5.7 s |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 125 mph |
| Cargo | 52.8 cu ft | 30 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 10,000 lb | 3,527 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Tesla Model Y if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 50 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model Y looks better ($187/mi vs $198/mi).
Weighted verdict
Tesla Model Y has the stronger weighted profile (6.6 vs 4.4).
Ford F-150 Lightning4.4 Tesla Model Y6.6 433 kW50 min 331 kW33 min
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