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Ford F-150 Lightning vs Tesla Cybertruck
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 Tesla CybertruckSide by side
| 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning | 2026 Tesla Cybertruck | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $61,150 | $74,990 |
| EPA range | 320 mi | 335 mi |
| Efficiency | 70 MPGe | 78 MPGe |
| Battery (usable) | 131.0 kWh | 123.0 kWh |
| Max DC fast charging | 150 kW | 325 kW |
| DC charge per 100 mi | ~19 min | ~8 min |
| EPA fuel cost / year | $1,050 | $950 |
| Fuel cost / mile | $0.07 | $0.06 |
| 5-yr fuel savings | $6,750 | $7,250 |
| Body style | Truck | Truck |
What the numbers say
- 2026 Tesla Cybertruck goes farther: 335 vs 320 mi of EPA range.
- 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning costs less up front: $13,840 less ($61,150 vs $74,990 starting MSRP).
- 2026 Tesla Cybertruck is more efficient: 78 vs 70 MPGe combined — cheaper miles every day you drive it.
- 2026 Tesla Cybertruck road-trips faster: ~8 vs ~19 minutes of DC fast charging per 100 miles of range.
- 2026 Tesla Cybertruck is cheaper to fuel: $950 vs $1,050 a year (EPA estimate).
Our take
The Cybertruck costs $13,840 more, but the money shows up in the specs: 335 vs 320 miles of range, 78 vs 70 MPGe, 325 kW charging (~8 min per 100 miles) versus the Lightning's 150 kW (~19 min), and $100/year lower fuel costs. The Lightning's case is simpler — it's the cheaper truck. Pay for the Cybertruck if you want the range and charging speed; save the money with the Lightning if 320 miles covers your needs.
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 Tesla Cybertruck?
The 2026 Tesla Cybertruck: 335 vs 320 miles of EPA range.
Which is cheaper, the Ford F-150 Lightning or the Tesla Cybertruck?
The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning, starting at $61,150 MSRP before destination (vs $74,990). Prices verified by hand.
Which charges faster, the Ford F-150 Lightning or the Tesla Cybertruck?
The 2026 Tesla Cybertruck, peaking at 325 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.