Comparison
Ford F-150 Lightning vs Kia EV6
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Ford F-150 Lightning 320 mi vs 319 mi
Best value Kia EV6 $63,245 vs $42,600
Faster charging Kia EV6 50 min vs 20 min
Weighted profile Kia EV6 3.6 vs 5.7
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
320 mi vs 319 mi
Value winner
Kia EV6
$134/mi vs $198/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV6
20 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Kia EV6
296 Wh/mi vs 479 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Ford F-150 Lightning | Kia EV6 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | 4WD ER1 | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $63,245 | $42,600 |
| Range | 320 mi | 319 mi |
| Efficiency | 479 Wh/mi • 2.09 mi/kWh | 296 Wh/mi • 3.38 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 130 kWh | 80 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | Truck | Crossover |
| DC max | 433 kW | 168 kW |
| AC max | 19 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 50 min | 20 min |
| Roadtrip score | 51.9 | 86.9 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 57 mi | 142 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 198 $/mi | 134 $/mi |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 115 mph |
| Tow rating | 10,000 lb | 3,527 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Ford F-150 Lightning if you want the longer rated range (320 mi vs 319 mi).
- Choose Kia EV6 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 20 min vs 50 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia EV6 looks better ($134/mi vs $198/mi).
Weighted verdict
Kia EV6 has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 3.6).
Ford F-150 Lightning3.6 Kia EV65.7 433 kW50 min 168 kW20 min
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