Ford
How much do you save with a Ford F-150 Lightning?
The F-150 Lightning is the same truck Americans have bought 800,000 of every year, except the engine is a battery. Heavy and not particularly efficient — but compared to a regular F-150 burning 20 mpg gasoline, the savings stack up fast: typically $2,200–$4,000 a year.
The numbers, at a glance
- EPA efficiency
- 48 kWh/100mi
- MPGe equivalent
- 70
- EPA range
- 240 mi
- Vehicle class
- Standard Pickup Truck
How the Ford F-150 Lightning compares to gas
We pair the Ford F-150 Lightning with the Ford F-150 (20 mpg combined) — same body type, similar price tier, the car a buyer would most likely cross-shop.
| Cost basis | Ford F-150 Lightning | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Per mile · US avg fuel price | $0.079 | $0.173 |
| Per 100 miles | $7.92 | $17.25 |
| Per 12,000 mi/year | $950 | $2,070 |
Above uses national average rates ($3.45/gal gas, 16.5¢/kWh electricity). Your zip changes the number — try the calculator for your exact savings.
Frequently asked
How much does a Ford F-150 Lightning cost per mile to drive?▾
About $0.08/mi at US-average residential electricity rates. Less in Texas, more in California — your local rate is what matters. Run the calculator with your zip for the exact number.
What gas car does EVShowcase compare it to?▾
We pair the Ford F-150 Lightning with the Ford F-150 (20 mpg combined). Same body type, similar buyer profile.
Where does the data come from?▾
EPA fueleconomy.gov for vehicle efficiency and gas car MPG. EIA for weekly regional gasoline prices and monthly residential electricity rates. Zippopotam.us for ZIP → state. All public data, no third-party trackers.
What's the EPA range?▾
240 miles EPA-rated. Real-world tends to land within 80–95% depending on weather and driving style — winter range hits hardest.
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