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Ford F-150 Lightning vs Rivian R1T

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2025 Ford F-150 Lightning

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2026 Rivian R1T

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Overview

SpecFord F-150 LightningPro FleetRivian R1TDual Standard
Selected trimPro FleetDual Standard
Body styleTruck (SuperCrew)Truck (Crew Cab)
Drivetrainfour wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typeelectricelectric
Transmission1-speed direct drive1-speed direct drive
Engine typeelectricelectric
Model year20252026

Pricing & market

SpecFord F-150 LightningPro FleetRivian R1TDual Standard
MSRP$49,780 (best)$70,990
Lowest listing price$37,321 (best)$47,864
Median listing price$44,660 (best)$57,200
Highest listing price$48,981 (best)$69,500
For sale now6 (best)5

Fuel economy & range

SpecFord F-150 LightningPro FleetRivian R1TDual Standard
Combined MPGe68 MPGe79 MPGe (best)
Electric range240 mi258 mi (best)
Battery capacity98 kWh106 kWh (best)
240V charge time11.9 hr9.5 hr (best)

Performance

SpecFord F-150 LightningPro FleetRivian R1TDual Standard
Horsepower452 hp533 hp (best)
Torque775 lb-ft (best)610 lb-ft

Size & capability

SpecFord F-150 LightningPro FleetRivian R1TDual Standard
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume14.1 cu ft21.6 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity7,700 lbs7,700 lbs
Payload2,235 lbs (best)1,984 lbs
Ground clearance8.4 in (best)—
Wheelbase145.5 in (best)135.8 in
Length232.7 in (best)217.1 in
Width80 in82 in (best)
Height78.3 in (best)78.2 in

Safety & recalls

SpecFord F-150 LightningPro FleetRivian R1TDual Standard
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)1

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.

TrimFord F-150 LightningRivian 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

Live inventory

Ford F-150 Lightning vs Rivian R1T FAQ

Which is better: 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or 2026 Rivian R1T?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning vs 2026 Rivian R1T on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or 2026 Rivian R1T?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning starts lower at $49,780. Live Ford F-150 Lightning listings start at $37,321. Live Rivian R1T listings start at $47,864.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or 2026 Rivian R1T?
The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (49,780).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or 2026 Rivian R1T?
The 2026 Rivian R1T leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (420).
Which has better horsepower: 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or 2026 Rivian R1T?
The 2026 Rivian R1T leads on horsepower in this comparison (1,025).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or 2026 Rivian R1T?
The 2026 Rivian R1T leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (11,000).