Rivian R1T (dual Motor) vs Ford F 150 Lightning Extended Range

Ford F-150 Lightning Extended Range wins — Ford Lightning wins on value and practicality for most truck buyers — $12,000 less, higher payload, 7

Scores: Rivian R1T (dual Motor) 9/10 · Ford F 150 Lightning Extended Range 9/10

Ford Lightning wins on value and practicality for most truck buyers — $12,000 less, higher payload, 7.2 kW generator, and nationwide dealer access make it the more rational work truck choice. Rivian R1T wins on range, off-road capability, and innovation for adventure-first buyers who prioritize 410-mile range and the Gear Tunnel's unique storage. Match your truck use case first.

Rivian R1T (dual Motor) lists at $67,500 while Ford F 150 Lightning Extended Range lists at $55,495 — Ford F 150 Lightning Extended Range undercuts Rivian R1T (dual Motor) by $12,005 (22%).

Spec-by-spec comparison

	Rivian R1T (dual Motor)	Ford F 150 Lightning Extended Range
range	410 miles EPA on 21-inch wheels	300 miles EPA
motor	Dual motor, 665 hp, 829 lb-ft torque	Dual motor, 580 hp, 775 lb-ft
charging	DC fast charge 216 kW peak (20-80% in 28 min)	DC fast charge 150 kW peak (15-80% in 44 min)
towing	11,000 lbs max	10,000 lbs max
payload	1,764 lbs	2,235 lbs
frunk	Front trunk + gear tunnel storage	Mega Power Frunk — 14.1 cubic feet with 240V outlet

Rivian R1T (dual Motor)

What works

410 miles EPA range is 110 miles more than Ford Lightning Extended Range — the longest-range EV pickup available
Gear Tunnel under bed is 65 gallons of lockable weather-proof storage — no pickup truck equivalent exists
Standard air suspension with four corner height adjustment enables genuine off-road clearance without add-ons

What doesn't

$67,500 starting price is $12,000 more than Ford Lightning Extended Range at $55,495
Rivian charging network is smaller than Ford's BlueOval network — less infrastructure for cross-country towing trips
Service center availability is limited outside major metros — Ford dealerships exist in every town

Ford F 150 Lightning Extended Range

What works

Pro Power Onboard 7.2 kW generator powers jobsite tools and appliances from the truck itself — Rivian maxes at 3.5 kW
2,235 lb payload is 471 lbs more than Rivian R1T — meaningfully more usable work truck capacity
$12,000 less than Rivian for a truck that covers 95% of the same use cases for most buyers

What doesn't

300-mile range with a trailer drops to ~120 miles — towing range anxiety is a real limitation on road trips
150 kW max charge rate is 66 kW slower than Rivian — adds 16 minutes on a typical fast charge stop
Air suspension is not available — only coil/leaf spring standard, limiting off-road clearance adjustability

Bottom line

Our pick: Ford F 150 Lightning Extended Range. It edges out the alternative on pro power onboard 7.2 kw generator powers jobsite tools and appliances from the truck itself — rivian maxes at 3.5 kw. That said, Rivian R1T (dual Motor) still wins on 410 miles epa range is 110 miles more than ford lightning extended range — the longest-range ev pickup available — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.

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