When Tesla announced the Cybertruck, the entire world was blown away by its beauty. However, the Ford F-150 Lightning was not one to be put down by Tesla. Today, the two companies are at war for the best semi-truck, and we are here to look at both trucks and see which one comes out on top. This guide provides a detailed comparison of the Tesla Cybertruck vs. the Ford F-150 Lightning.
Price: Tesla Cybertruck vs. Ford F-150 Lightning
Both of them cost about $40,000—the lightning costs $41,000 and the Cybertruck costs $39,900. However, top-most model of F-150 will cost you around $95,000, while Cybertruck top model costs around $70,000.
Engine: Tesla Cybertruck vs. Ford F-150 Lightning
The Lightning has two electric motors that together produce 450 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque—which is impressive given its size (it's only 6500 lbs). The Cybertruck gets its power from six individual batteries totaling 290 kWh capacity; each battery has an output rating of 320 kW.
Range: Tesla Cybertruck vs. Ford F-150 Lightning
The Cybertruck is a more powerful vehicle than the Lightning. It can travel up to 300 miles on a single charge, whereas lightning only travels 250 miles. If you’re thinking about buying one of these two trucks, it may be worth considering their price range when deciding which one to buy.
Charging time: Cybertruck vs. F-150
When it comes to charging, Tesla delivers. The Cybertruck can take advantage of the company's 250-kW supercharging network. This means that the Cybertruck can go from 10% to 80% battery capacity in only 44 minutes. In comparison, the F-150 Lightning has to charge at speeds of only up to 150 kW. It takes the F-150 Lightning approximately the same amount of time, 45 minutes, to go from 15% to 80% battery capacity.
Towing capacity: Tesla Cybertruck vs. Ford F-150 Lightning
Towing capacity is an advantage for the Cybertruck. The Tesla can tow up to 14,000 pounds, while the Ford F-150 Lightning can only pull 10,000 pounds.
Payload capacity: Tesla Cybertruck vs. Ford F-150 Lightning
Payload capacity is the amount of weight a vehicle can carry. It's an important factor for hauling cargo, people, or equipment. The Tesla Cybertruck has a payload capacity of 3,500 pounds, while the Ford F-150 Lightning offers only 2,000 pounds.
Safety features: Tesla Cybertruck vs. Ford F-150 Lightning
Both trucks have several safety features that help you avoid accidents. The Lightning has forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control. It also has blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
The Cybertruck has a 360-degree camera and surround-vision system to help you see around corners in the event you need to park or maneuver around obstacles in your path.
Conclusion
We know that the Tesla Cybertruck and the Ford F-150 Lightning are two of the world’s best trucks. Both have amazing features and come with several safety features to make sure you are safe on the road. But which one is better? We think it depends on what you want from your truck.
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Tesla Cybertruck shares its premium stainless steel body with starship spacecraft.
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Tesla Cybertruck backpack - The Cyberbackpack design was inspired by the iconic design of the Tesla Cybertruck. steel with starship aircraft.
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The limited edition Ford F-150 model has been designed by the same team behind the Mustang GT350R, including chief designer Carl Widmann and lead engineer Andrew Parr.
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