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Ford F-150 Lightning vs Rivian R1T

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 

 

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning 

2022 Rivian R1T 

Self-driving technology 

BlueCruise  

Driver+ 

Standard range 

370 km 

Targeted ~400 km 

Extended range 

480 km 

Targeted ~640 km 

Charging equipment 

Comes with a 32-amp Ford Mobile Charger 

$500 wall charger 

Drivetrain 

All-wheel drive 

All-wheel drive 

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 

Bed length 

5.5 feet 

4.5 feet 

Towing capacity 

Targeted 10,000 pounds 

11,000 pounds 

Touchscreen  

15.5-inch portrait touchscreen 

Landscape touchscreen 

Payload 

Targeted 2,000 pounds 

1,760 pounds 

Horsepower 

Up to 563 hp 

Not available 

Torque 

Up to 775 pound-feet 

Not available 

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.  

Portrait mode touchscreen in the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

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.  

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