Comparison
Ford F-150 Lightning vs Volvo EX3
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Ford F-150 Lightning 320 mi vs 261 mi
Best value Volvo EX3 $63,245 vs $38,950
Faster charging Volvo EX3 50 min vs 26 min
Weighted profile Volvo EX3 5.3 vs 5.7
Category winners
6 availableRange winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
320 mi vs 261 mi
Value winner
Volvo EX3
$149/mi vs $198/mi
Charging winner
Volvo EX3
26 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Volvo EX3
292 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 5.1 s
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Ford F-150 Lightning | Volvo EX3 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | 4WD ER1 | 0 Single Motor extended range (19/20 Inch Wheels) |
| MSRP (USD) | $63,245 | $38,950 |
| Range | 320 mi | 261 mi |
| Efficiency | 479 Wh/mi • 2.09 mi/kWh | 292 Wh/mi • 3.42 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 130 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | Truck | SUV |
| DC max | 433 kW | 153 kW |
| AC max | 19 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 50 min | 26 min |
| Roadtrip score | 51.9 | 73.1 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 57 mi | 89 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 198 $/mi | 149 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 4.5 s | 5.1 s |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 112 mph |
| Cargo | 52.8 cu ft | 11 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 10,000 lb | 3,086 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Ford F-150 Lightning if you want the longer rated range (320 mi vs 261 mi).
- Choose Volvo EX3 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 26 min vs 50 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Volvo EX3 looks better ($149/mi vs $198/mi).
Weighted verdict
Volvo EX3 has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 5.3).
Ford F-150 Lightning5.3 Volvo EX35.7 433 kW50 min 153 kW26 min
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