Ford F-150 Lightning vs. GMC Sierra EV
Highlights
| 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning | 2026 GMC Sierra EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$54,780
|
$62,400
|
| Towing Capacity |
7,700 lbs
|
12,500 lbs
|
| Bed Length |
66 in
|
71 in
|
| Engine Type |
Electric
|
Electric
|
| Combined MPGe |
66 - 70
|
67 - 68
|
| Range |
240 - 320 mi.
|
283 mi.
|
| Level 2 Charging |
10 - 19 hrs.
|
13 hrs.
|
| DC Fast charging |
41 - 44 mins.
|
Not available
|
| Battery Capacity |
98 - 131 kWh
|
119 - 170 kWh
|
| Horsepower |
|
605 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
Four Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning | 2026 GMC Sierra EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Electric
|
Electric
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
775
|
N/A
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
536
|
605
|
| Displacement |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning | 2026 GMC Sierra EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P275/65SR18
|
LT265/70R18
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 X 8.5 in
|
18 X 8.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 X 8.5 in
|
18 X 8.5 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P275/65SR18
|
LT265/70R18
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
LT225/65R18
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
18 X 8 in
|
Suspension
| 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning | 2026 GMC Sierra EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Axle Type - Front |
Independent
|
N/A
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Trailing Arm
|
Coil Suspension
|
| Axle Type - Rear |
Independent
|
N/A
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Double Wishbone
|
Coil Suspension
|
Steering
| 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning | 2026 GMC Sierra EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
48 ft
|
44.0 (2-Wheel Steer) ft
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning | 2026 GMC Sierra EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor |
66 in
|
71 in
|
| Front Head Room |
41 in
|
44 in
|
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
40 in
|
39 in
|
| Cab to End of Frame |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
21 in
|
22 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
63 in
|
61 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
80 in
|
84 in
|
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume |
53 ft³
|
57.3 (Bed)/11 (eTrunk) ft³
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
67 in
|
64 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
63 in
|
61 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
51 in
|
49 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
44 in
|
44 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor |
65 in
|
65 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Rear |
N/A
|
8 in
|
| Tailgate Width |
60 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
66 in
|
63 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear |
65 in
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
232 in
|
233 in
|
| Wheelbase |
145 in
|
146 in
|
| Height, Overall |
77 in
|
78 in
|
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Leg Room |
44 in
|
45 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Front |
N/A
|
8 in
|
| Overhang, Front |
38 in
|
37 in
|
| Ground to Top of Load Floor |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning | 2026 GMC Sierra EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Option Weight - Rear |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
6,361 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
2,189 lbs
|
N/A
|
| As Spec'd Payload |
2,189 lbs
|
N/A
|
| As Spec'd Curb Weight |
6,361 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Option Weight - Front |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
3,253 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
7,700 lbs
|
12,500 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
500 lbs
|
500 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
3,108 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
770 lbs
|
1,250 lbs
|
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
8,550 lbs
|
10,005 lbs
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
7,700 lbs
|
12,500 lbs
|
| Gross Axle Weight Rating |
8,890 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
5,000 lbs
|
5,000 lbs
|
| Gross Combined Wt Rating |
15,000 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
6,361 lbs
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning | 2026 GMC Sierra EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation System |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Third Row Seating |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Brake Assist |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning | 2026 GMC Sierra EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning | 2026 GMC Sierra EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14 in
|
14.5 x -TBD- in
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14 in
|
13.5 x -TBD- in
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
4-Wheel
|
N/A
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
Pwr
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning or the 2026 GMC Sierra EV?
The 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning and the 2026 GMC Sierra EV both get 0 MPG combined. The 2026 F-150 Lightning can travel up to 320 electric-only miles before the gas engine kicks on compared to 283 electric-only miles for the 2026 Sierra EV.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning or the 2026 GMC Sierra EV?
The 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning is cheaper than the 2026 GMC Sierra EV with a $54,780 starting MSRP versus a $62,400 starting MSRP.
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