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Ford F-150 Lightning vs. GMC Sierra EV

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2026 Ford F-150 Lightning2026 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
  • 536 hp
  • 580 hp
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

Engine comparison
2026 Ford F-150 Lightning2026 GMC Sierra EV
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
536
605
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
775
N/A
Engine Type
Electric
Electric
Displacement
N/A
N/A
Transmission Options
  • 1-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • 1-Speed A/T
  • A/T
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2026 Ford F-150 Lightning2026 GMC Sierra EV
Front Tire Size
P275/65SR18
LT265/70R18
Front Wheel Size
18 X 8.5 in
18 X 8.5 in
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Tire Size
P275/65SR18
LT265/70R18
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 8.5 in
18 X 8.5 in
Spare Tire Size
N/A
LT225/65R18
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2026 Ford F-150 Lightning2026 GMC Sierra EV
Suspension Type - Rear
Trailing Arm
Coil Suspension
Axle Type - Rear
Independent
N/A
Axle Type - Front
Independent
N/A
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Coil Suspension

Steering

Steering comparison
2026 Ford F-150 Lightning2026 GMC Sierra EV
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
48 ft
44.0 (2-Wheel Steer) ft

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2026 Ford F-150 Lightning2026 GMC Sierra EV
Front Hip Room
63 in
61 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
65 in
N/A
Cargo Volume
53 ft³
57.3 (Bed)/11 (eTrunk) ft³
Overhang, Front
38 in
37 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
51 in
49 in
Wheelbase
145 in
146 in
Tailgate Width
60 in
N/A
Second Leg Room
44 in
44 in
Height, Overall
77 in
78 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
N/A
Front Head Room
41 in
44 in
Length, Overall
232 in
233 in
Second Head Room
40 in
39 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
80 in
84 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
N/A
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
N/A
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Second Hip Room
63 in
61 in
Ground Clearance, Front
N/A
8 in
Front Leg Room
44 in
45 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
65 in
65 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
21 in
22 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
N/A
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
66 in
63 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
N/A
8 in
Front Shoulder Room
67 in
64 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
66 in
71 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
N/A

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2026 Ford F-150 Lightning2026 GMC Sierra EV
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
8,550 lbs
10,005 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
3,108 lbs
N/A
As Spec'd Curb Weight
6,361 lbs
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
15,000 lbs
N/A
As Spec'd Payload
2,189 lbs
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
3,253 lbs
N/A
Curb Weight
6,361 lbs
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
2,189 lbs
N/A
Gross Axle Weight Rating
8,890 lbs
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
770 lbs
1,250 lbs
Base Curb Weight
6,361 lbs
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
7,700 lbs
12,500 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
0 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
5,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
7,700 lbs
12,500 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2026 Ford F-150 Lightning2026 GMC Sierra EV
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Third Row Seating
Not available
Standard
Navigation System
Not available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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

Electrical comparison
2026 Ford F-150 Lightning2026 GMC Sierra EV
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2026 Ford F-150 Lightning2026 GMC Sierra EV
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 in
13.5 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 in
14.5 x -TBD- in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel
N/A
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
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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