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Ford F-150 Lightning vs Rivian R1T
Which electric vehicle is actually better for road trips? The recommendation below uses the same shared dataset and weighted scorecard as the rest of Voltiq.
Verdict
Rivian R1T edges out for road trips
Weighted on range, price, efficiency, and fast charging for this scenario. Keep scrolling for the detailed breakdown.
Range
Ford F-150 Lightning: 320 mi, Rivian R1T: 320 mi
Price
Ford F-150 Lightning: $54,995, Rivian R1T: $69,900
Efficiency
Ford F-150 Lightning: 2.1 mi/kWh, Rivian R1T: 2.2 mi/kWh
Charge speed
Ford F-150 Lightning: 150 kW, Rivian R1T: 220 kW
Next steps
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Decision framework
Optimizes for total travel convenience, so charging speed and range drive most of the recommendation.
Range
35%
Price
5%
Efficiency
20%
Charge
40%
Ford F-150 Lightning
- Price$54,995
- Range320 mi
- Efficiency2.1 mi/kWh
- Fast Charge150 kW
Calculate Ford F-150 Lightning Savings
Pros
- • Lowest starting price
Cons
- • Main charging tradeoff
Rivian R1T
- Price$69,900
- Range320 mi
- Efficiency2.2 mi/kWh
- Fast Charge220 kW
Calculate Rivian R1T Savings
Pros
- • Fastest DC charging
Cons
- • Highest buy-in cost
Verdict for road trips
For road trips, Rivian R1T comes out ahead on the weighted scorecard. It is the better fit when you value this use case most, while Ford F-150 Lightning remains the smarter pick if lower buy-in matters more than category fit.
Range
Range
Ford F-150 Lightning: 320 mi, Rivian R1T: 320 mi
Price
Price
Ford F-150 Lightning: $54,995, Rivian R1T: $69,900
Efficiency
Efficiency
Ford F-150 Lightning: 2.1 mi/kWh, Rivian R1T: 2.2 mi/kWh
Charge speed
Charge speed
Ford F-150 Lightning: 150 kW, Rivian R1T: 220 kW
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