Ford F-150 Lightning vs Rivian R1T
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Rivian R1T
Overview
| Spec | Ford F-150 LightningPro Fleet | Rivian R1TDual Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Pro Fleet | Dual Standard |
| Body style | Truck (SuperCrew) | Truck (Crew Cab) |
| Drivetrain | four wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | electric | electric |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive |
| Engine type | electric | electric |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford F-150 LightningPro Fleet | Rivian R1TDual Standard |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49,780 (best) | $70,990 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford F-150 LightningPro Fleet | Rivian R1TDual Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPGe | 68 MPGe | 79 MPGe (best) |
| Electric range | 240 mi | 258 mi (best) |
| Battery capacity | 98 kWh | 106 kWh (best) |
| 240V charge time | 11.9 hr | 9.5 hr (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ford F-150 LightningPro Fleet | Rivian R1TDual Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 452 hp | 533 hp (best) |
| Torque | 775 lb-ft (best) | 610 lb-ft |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford F-150 LightningPro Fleet | Rivian R1TDual Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 14.1 cu ft | 21.6 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 7,700 lbs | 7,700 lbs |
| Payload | 2,235 lbs (best) | 1,984 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 145.5 in (best) | 135.8 in |
| Length | 232.7 in (best) | 217.1 in |
| Width | 80 in | 82 in (best) |
| Height | 78.3 in (best) | 78.2 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford F-150 LightningPro Fleet | Rivian R1TDual Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford F-150 Lightning | Rivian R1T |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pro Fleet $49,780 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Dual Standard $70,990 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XLT $63,345 MSRP | Dual $77,990 MSRP |
| 3 | Flash $67,995 MSRP | Dual $84,990 MSRP |
| 4 | Flash $67,995 MSRP | Tri $100,990 MSRP |
| 5 | Lariat $76,995 MSRP | Quad $115,990 MSRP |
| 6 | Platinum $84,995 MSRP | Quad Launch Edition $119,990 MSRP |