Ford F-150 Lightning: charging cost vs gas
We've set the Ford F-150 Lightning as your EV below. Pick the gas car you'd compare against, set your prices and miles, and see the real cost difference — and the break-even.
Efficiency 2 mi/kWh
EPA range 300 mi
From ~$55,000
Typical gas rival 20 mpg
The F-150 Lightning is a full-size electric pickup at ~2 mi/kWh. That's modest for an EV, but it replaces a gas F-150 that might manage 18–20 mpg — so on home charging the per-mile fuel cost still lands well below gasoline.
Towing slashes EV range and efficiency, so a truck used for heavy work will see a smaller gap. For a daily-driver Lightning charged at home, the fuel savings against a gas F-150 are real and add up fast at truck mileage.
What to keep in mind
- Beats ~20 mpg gas trucks on cost per mile when charged at home.
- Heavy towing/hauling cuts efficiency — model your real workload.
- Can power your home/tools, a bonus a gas truck can't match.
What will the Ford F-150 Lightning add to your electric bill? Plugload prices home EV charging alongside every other appliance.
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