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Ford F-150 Lightning vs Chevrolet Silverado
Two of the most cross-shopped electric cars, compared on EPA test data and verified prices. Updated October 2026.
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning
2026 Chevrolet SilveradoSide by side
| 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning | 2026 Chevrolet Silverado | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $61,150 | $52,800 |
| EPA range | 320 mi | 493 mi |
| Efficiency | 70 MPGe | 68 MPGe |
| Battery (usable) | 131.0 kWh | 205.0 kWh |
| Max DC fast charging | 150 kW | 350 kW |
| DC charge per 100 mi | ~19 min | ~8 min |
| EPA fuel cost / year | $1,050 | $1,100 |
| Fuel cost / mile | $0.07 | $0.07 |
| 5-yr fuel savings | $6,750 | $6,500 |
| Body style | Truck | Truck |
What the numbers say
- 2026 Chevrolet Silverado goes farther: 493 vs 320 mi of EPA range.
- 2026 Chevrolet Silverado costs less up front: $8,350 less ($52,800 vs $61,150 starting MSRP).
- 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning is more efficient: 70 vs 68 MPGe combined — cheaper miles every day you drive it.
- 2026 Chevrolet Silverado road-trips faster: ~8 vs ~19 minutes of DC fast charging per 100 miles of range.
- 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning is cheaper to fuel: $1,050 vs $1,100 a year (EPA estimate).
Our take
This one isn't close on paper. The Silverado EV starts $8,350 cheaper, goes 493 miles versus 320, carries a 205 kWh battery, and charges at 350 kW (about 8 minutes per 100 miles) against the Lightning's 150 kW (~19 minutes). The Lightning's only edges are marginal: 70 vs 68 MPGe and $50/year less in fuel. Unless you specifically prefer the F-150, the Silverado EV is the stronger buy by the numbers.
Grounded in the EPA data and verified prices above — no sponsored opinions.
Questions, answered
Which has more range, the Ford F-150 Lightning or the Chevrolet Silverado?
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado: 493 vs 320 miles of EPA range.
Which is cheaper, the Ford F-150 Lightning or the Chevrolet Silverado?
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado, starting at $52,800 MSRP before destination (vs $61,150). Prices verified by hand.
Which charges faster, the Ford F-150 Lightning or the Chevrolet Silverado?
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado, peaking at 350 kW DC (vs 150 kW). Real-world peaks vary with battery temperature.
Specs: U.S. EPA via fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025–2027. Prices are verified starting MSRP before destination. Charging figures are manufacturer ratings for the quickest trim.