Comparison
Ford F-150 Lightning vs Tesla Model 3
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Tesla Model 3 320 mi vs 363 mi
Best value Tesla Model 3 $63,245 vs $42,490
Faster charging Tesla Model 3 50 min vs 36 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model 3 1.8 vs 7.5
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Tesla Model 3
363 mi vs 320 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model 3
$117/mi vs $198/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model 3
36 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model 3
246 Wh/mi vs 479 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Ford F-150 Lightning | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | 4WD ER1 | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $63,245 | $42,490 |
| Range | 320 mi | 363 mi |
| Efficiency | 479 Wh/mi • 2.09 mi/kWh | 246 Wh/mi • 4.07 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 130 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | Truck | Sedan |
| DC max | 433 kW | 208 kW |
| AC max | 19 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 50 min | 36 min |
| Roadtrip score | 51.9 | 79.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 57 mi | 97 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 198 $/mi | 117 $/mi |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 125 mph |
| Tow rating | 10,000 lb | 2,205 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Tesla Model 3 if you want the longer rated range (363 mi vs 320 mi).
- Choose Tesla Model 3 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 36 min vs 50 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model 3 looks better ($117/mi vs $198/mi).
Weighted verdict
Tesla Model 3 has the stronger weighted profile (7.5 vs 1.8).
Ford F-150 Lightning1.8 Tesla Model 37.5 433 kW50 min 208 kW36 min
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