How does the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning compare to the 2022 Rivian R1T?
Which electric pickup truck are you waiting for? The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning and 2022 Rivian R1T are popular options. Similar in size and performance, these models are fierce competitors. You can find Ford F-150 trucks here at Sherwood Ford in Sherwood Park, AB.
Ford F-150 Lightning vs Rivian R1T – specifications and key features
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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning |
2022 Rivian R1T |
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Self-driving technology |
BlueCruise |
Driver+ |
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Standard range |
370 km |
Targeted ~400 km |
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Extended range |
480 km |
Targeted ~640 km |
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Charging equipment |
Comes with a 32-amp Ford Mobile Charger |
$500 wall charger |
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Drivetrain |
All-wheel drive |
All-wheel drive |
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Acceleration |
4-second range 0 to 60 mph (100 km/h) |
3-second range 0 to 60 mph (100 km/h) depending on tire choice |
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Bed length |
5.5 feet |
4.5 feet |
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Towing capacity |
Targeted 10,000 pounds |
11,000 pounds |
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Touchscreen |
15.5-inch portrait touchscreen |
Landscape touchscreen |
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Payload |
Targeted 2,000 pounds |
1,760 pounds |
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Horsepower |
Up to 563 hp |
Not available |
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Torque |
Up to 775 pound-feet |
Not available |
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Cargo volume (front trunk) |
Best-in-class 400 L |
~311 L |
Ford F-150 Lightning vs Rivian R1T – starting price
The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning XLT will start out at $68,000 CAD. The highest trim level will start at around $110,000 CAD MSRP. So far, we know of three trim levels.
The 2022 Rivian R1T Launch Edition will start at $97,700 CAD. The Adventure model will start out at the same with a later delivery date. The Explore will also come later and starts at $88,100 CAD MSRP.
Ford F-150 Lightning vs Rivian R1T – delivery time
Orders for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning will be placed beginning this fall. First shipments will start in the spring of 2022. This puts it a little behind the R1T in release dates.
The 2022 Rivian R1T will be delivered beginning in November 2021. At first, this will just be the Launch Edition. The Adventure and Explore packages will begin delivery at the start of 2022.
