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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning vs. 2022 Rivian R1T
What's the best electric truck on the roads of Florida? That's exactly what this head-to-head battle is about to find out!
After all, electric trucks are here to stay, and new ones keep popping up on the market from many of the top auto brands. And if you've had your eye on an electric truck for some time now, there's no doubt that you've noticed bot the Rivian R1T and the Ford F-150 Lightning cruising around the Stuart area.
Both of these electric trucks are packed full of features and performance, but which one stands up to test the customer driving experience? It's that question that the friendly Ford specialists at Essential Ford of Stuart wanted to look at today with this shocking head-to-head battle for the title of electric truck king of the road. Are you ready?
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning vs. 2022 Rivian R1T
Both of these durable, robust, and state-of-the-art electric trucks come packed with all the technology you could ever want in a truck that has an incredible towing capacity. But when you stack them up side by side and really take a deep dive into the different specs and features, there's only one clear winner. And when you see exactly why the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is the ultimate winner, be sure to visit our showroom at Essential Ford of Stuart for an electrifyingly good time!
Ready. Set. Fight!
Interior Design
Inside the Ford F-150 Lightning, you'll discover a lush, luxurious cabin with state-of-the-art features and technology. A massive vertical touchscreen and digital gauge cluster are hard to miss. With more legroom inside than you would initially think, the Lightning packs quite the punch and is undoubtedly more than meets the eye from the outside. As for the Rivian R1T, you will find a very upscale and unique electric truck cabin with things like wood features and metal trim, but it all comes at a high cost. You have to pay for costly upgrades for the nicer interior and other technology features.
Winner Round One: Ford F-150 Lightning
Interior Features
Moving past the comfortable interior of the Lightning, you'll take notice of the 12-inch touchscreen that comes standard on all trims. The infotainment system quickly lays out every driving mode and technology feature you need. And if you're looking for top-quality features, the 15.5-inch touchscreen and Bang & Olufsen sound system on the XLT trim will give you a good buzz.
As for the Rivian R1T, you get a premium interior experience regardless of the configuration, but every configuration comes with a fee. It's like flying those airlines that sell you a decently priced ticket then up-charge you for everything, including your carry-on. The standard 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system are nice.
Winner Round Two: Ford
100% Electric Power & Towing
The Ford F-150 Lightning comes with an extended battery that puts out a whopping 563 horsepower, and if you've seen the same test we did, the extended range can pull a million pounds! The official towing capacity is 10,000 pounds and comes with dual-motor all-wheel drive.
The Rivian delivers 11,000 pounds of towing capacity, but its payload maxes out at 1,760 pounds. Whereas on the Ford F-150 Lightning, you'll have a 2,000-pound payload capacity. You never know what those extra 240 pounds can do for your cargo needs.
Winner Round Three: We'll call this one a tie.
Range
The standard Lightning trim delivers a standard range of up to 230 miles on a single charge. And with the Extended Range Lightning, you'll have a range of 300 miles on a single charge.
For the Rivian, you'll get a 314-mile range, but your range is actually dependent on the size of the wheels you use. Smaller wheels reduce your range by up to 15%, so if you're buying for range, you have to pick the right wheels.
Winner Round Four: Ford
Bottom Line?
When you first look at the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning and the 2022 Rivian R1T, you'd think that they would match up well against each other. However, thanks to Lightning's durability and technology, that's not the case, especially when you add in Ford's innovative driver safety and assistance features as well as the semi-autonomous driving capabilities.
Here's a quick rundown of the many ways that the Lightning won this electrifying head-to-head battle over the Rivian:
- Better standard technology and interior features.
- Standard driver safety and assistance features.
- More interior room.
- Higher payload.
Test Drive a Ford F-150 Lightning Today!
If you're ready to experience the power and technology that the F-150 Lightning delivers, we've got one waiting for you to take a test drive!
Swing by Essential Ford of Stuart, or give us a call to schedule your test drive today at (772)-287-0955!