Comparison
Ford F-150 Lightning vs Subaru Solterra
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Ford F-150 Lightning 320 mi vs 227 mi
Best value Subaru Solterra $63,245 vs $38,495
Faster charging Subaru Solterra 50 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile Subaru Solterra 3.6 vs 5.7
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
320 mi vs 227 mi
Value winner
Subaru Solterra
$170/mi vs $198/mi
Charging winner
Subaru Solterra
35 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Subaru Solterra
320 Wh/mi vs 479 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Ford F-150 Lightning | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | 4WD ER1 | AWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $63,245 | $38,495 |
| Range | 320 mi | 227 mi |
| Efficiency | 479 Wh/mi • 2.09 mi/kWh | 320 Wh/mi • 3.13 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 130 kWh | 69 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | Truck | SUV |
| DC max | 433 kW | 100 kW |
| AC max | 19 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 50 min | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 51.9 | 55.3 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 57 mi | 65 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 198 $/mi | 170 $/mi |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 99 mph |
| Tow rating | 10,000 lb | 1,653 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Ford F-150 Lightning if you want the longer rated range (320 mi vs 227 mi).
- Choose Subaru Solterra if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 35 min vs 50 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Subaru Solterra looks better ($170/mi vs $198/mi).
Weighted verdict
Subaru Solterra has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 3.6).
Ford F-150 Lightning3.6 Subaru Solterra5.7 433 kW50 min 100 kW35 min
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