Comparison
Chevrolet Silverado vs Ford F-150 Lightning
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Chevrolet Silverado 492 mi vs 320 mi
Best value Ford F-150 Lightning $69,495 vs $63,245
Faster charging Chevrolet Silverado 44 min vs 50 min
Weighted profile Chevrolet Silverado 5.1 vs 4.2
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Chevrolet Silverado
492 mi vs 320 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Silverado
$141/mi vs $198/mi
Charging winner
Chevrolet Silverado
44 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
479 Wh/mi vs 499 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado | Ford F-150 Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | EV 8WT | 4WD ER1 |
| MSRP (USD) | $69,495 | $63,245 |
| Range | 492 mi | 320 mi |
| Efficiency | 499 Wh/mi • 2 mi/kWh | 479 Wh/mi • 2.09 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 215 kWh | 130 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | Truck | Truck |
| DC max | 350 kW | 433 kW |
| AC max | 19 kW | 19 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 44 min | 50 min |
| Roadtrip score | 84 | 51.9 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 103 mi | 57 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 141 $/mi | 198 $/mi |
| Top speed | 106 mph | 112 mph |
| Tow rating | 10,000 lb | 10,000 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Chevrolet Silverado if you want the longer rated range (492 mi vs 320 mi).
- Choose Chevrolet Silverado if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 44 min vs 50 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Chevrolet Silverado looks better ($141/mi vs $198/mi).
Weighted verdict
Chevrolet Silverado has the stronger weighted profile (5.1 vs 4.2).
Chevrolet Silverado5.1 Ford F-150 Lightning4.2 350 kW44 min 433 kW50 min
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