Comparison
Ford F-150 Lightning vs Nissan Leaf
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Ford F-150 Lightning 320 mi vs 303 mi
Best value Nissan Leaf $63,245 vs $29,990
Faster charging Nissan Leaf 50 min vs 40 min
Weighted profile Nissan Leaf 3.6 vs 5.7
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
320 mi vs 303 mi
Value winner
Nissan Leaf
$99/mi vs $198/mi
Charging winner
Nissan Leaf
40 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Nissan Leaf
278 Wh/mi vs 479 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Ford F-150 Lightning | Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | 4WD ER1 | SV |
| MSRP (USD) | $63,245 | $29,990 |
| Range | 320 mi | 303 mi |
| Efficiency | 479 Wh/mi • 2.09 mi/kWh | 278 Wh/mi • 3.6 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 130 kWh | 75 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| Body type | Truck | Hatchback |
| DC max | 433 kW | 100 kW |
| AC max | 19 kW | 7 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 50 min | 40 min |
| Roadtrip score | 51.9 | 61.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 57 mi | 71 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 198 $/mi | 99 $/mi |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 99 mph |
| Tow rating | 10,000 lb | 2,150 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Ford F-150 Lightning if you want the longer rated range (320 mi vs 303 mi).
- Choose Nissan Leaf if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 40 min vs 50 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Nissan Leaf looks better ($99/mi vs $198/mi).
Weighted verdict
Nissan Leaf has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 3.6).
Ford F-150 Lightning3.6 Nissan Leaf5.7 433 kW50 min 100 kW40 min
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