Ram 1500 REV vs. Ford F-150 Lightning: Which Electric Pickup Is Better?

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By Alex Ramos

Published Sep 16, 2023

The Ford F-150 Lightning may have reached the market first, but the electric Ram 1500 Revolution is a more than worthy rival.

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The Ram 1500 REV offers better range than the Ford F-150 Lightning, with a maximum estimated range of 500 miles compared to the Lightning's 320 miles. This gives the Ram a significant advantage in convincing pickup enthusiasts to switch to electric.
The Ram 1500 REV surpasses the F-150 Lightning in towing and payload capacity. It can tow up to 14,000 pounds and has a maximum payload capacity of 2,700 pounds, while the Lightning falls short with towing capacity ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 pounds and a payload capacity of 2,235 pounds.
Despite the Ram 1500 REV's impressive power and acceleration, the Ford F-150 Lightning outperforms it in terms of acceleration and torque. The Lightning can reach 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and delivers up to 775 pound-feet of torque, whereas the Ram achieves 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and produces 620 pound-feet of torque.

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