2025 Ford F-150 vs 2025 Rivian R1T, Presented by Future Ford of Sacramento
The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning takes capability, innovation, and everyday usability to new heights. For sale now at Future Ford of Sacramento, this all-electric F-150 continues the tradition of America’s best-selling truck while infusing it with electrified performance and cutting-edge technology. Beneath the floor sit two powerful electric motors that deliver an astounding 775 lb-ft of instant torque, rocketing the Lightning from 0–60 mph in about 4 seconds. Buyers can select between a standard-range or extended-range battery, offering an EPA-estimated 230 to 320+ miles of range, depending on configuration. True to its F-Series roots, the Lightning maintains class-leading truck strength, with impressive towing and payload ratings, plus versatile solutions like the Mega Power Frunk for added storage and convenience. Inside, the cabin blends comfort with technology, offering large digital displays, connected features, and thoughtful touches designed to make both work and play seamless. With trims ranging from the practical Pro and XLT to the tech-forward Flash and luxurious Platinum, the F-150 Lightning gives drivers a truck that’s as versatile as it is powerful. Compared to the 2025 Rivian R1T, the F-150 Lightning proves to be the smarter choice for most buyers. While the R1T offers adventure-ready off-road capability and a unique design, the Lightning delivers a better balance of real-world usability and truck heritage. Ford’s massive dealership and service network makes ownership far more convenient than Rivian’s limited footprint, giving Lightning drivers confidence on and off the road. Join Future Ford of Sacramento as we continue with this comparison between the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning and the 2025 Rivian R1T, where we will show you all the differences between these two electric trucks and why the Lightning is the superior choice!Performance Specs and Engine Comparison
The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning showcases a standard 98-kWh battery pack that feeds dual electric motors at each axle for 462 horsepower and a massive 775 lb-ft of torque, making it one of the most powerful F-150s ever built. With standard all-wheel drive, the Lightning inspires confidence on pavement, gravel, or mud. Longing for more muscle and mileage? Take a look at the available 131-kWh extended-range battery—standard on Flash, Lariat, and Platinum trims— which ups output to 580 horsepower while retaining the same earth-shaking torque. Range stretches to an impressive 320 miles, compared to the standard pack’s 230 miles. When it comes to truck strength, the Lightning doesn’t disappoint: 7,700 pounds of towing capacity with the standard battery, or up to 10,000 pounds with the extended range. Charging is convenient, too—the Ford Charge Station Pro adds about 30 miles of range per hour at home, while a 150-kW DC fast charger takes the Lightning from 15% to 80% in roughly 40 minutes. When compared to the 2025 Rivian R1T, the Lightning proves its strength in the areas that matter most to truck owners. The Rivian R1T delivers similar horsepower, around 533 hp standard, up to 835 hp in quad-motor form, and offers an estimated 270–400 miles of range depending on the battery configuration. However, the R1T’s higher-output versions come with a steep price tag, and real-world towing often cuts Rivian’s range dramatically. The Lightning strikes a better balance, offering stronger low-end torque at 775 lb-ft across trims, a more practical max range of 320 miles, and proven F-Series towing and payload capabilities. On top of that, Ford’s nationwide service and charging support make Lightning ownership far more accessible than Rivian’s limited service network.
