Comparison
Ford F-150 Lightning vs Rivian EDV500/7
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Ford F-150 Lightning 320 mi vs 161 mi
Best value Ford F-150 Lightning $63,245 vs $83,500
Faster charging Rivian EDV500/7 50 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile Ford F-150 Lightning 6.9 vs 1.8
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
320 mi vs 161 mi
Value winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
$198/mi vs $519/mi
Charging winner
Rivian EDV500/7
35 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
479 Wh/mi vs 497 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Ford F-150 Lightning | Rivian EDV500/7 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | 4WD ER1 | EDV500 |
| MSRP (USD) | $63,245 | $83,500 |
| Range | 320 mi | 161 mi |
| Efficiency | 479 Wh/mi • 2.09 mi/kWh | 497 Wh/mi • 2.01 mi/kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| Body type | Truck | Van |
| DC max | 433 kW | 220 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 50 min | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 51.9 | 40.2 |
| USD per mile of range | 198 $/mi | 519 $/mi |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Ford F-150 Lightning if you want the longer rated range (320 mi vs 161 mi).
- Choose Rivian EDV500/7 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 35 min vs 50 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Ford F-150 Lightning looks better ($198/mi vs $519/mi).
Weighted verdict
Ford F-150 Lightning has the stronger weighted profile (6.9 vs 1.8).
Ford F-150 Lightning6.9 Rivian EDV500/71.8 433 kW50 min 220 kW35 min
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