2025 Chevrolet Silverado vs 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning
The Ford F-150 Lightning edges it, 86.6 to 83.3, on safety. The Chevrolet Silverado is ahead on fuel & range.
2025 Chevrolet Silverado
The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado is sold in the U.S. as a electric, gas and diesel large pickup truck with 33 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, t…
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning
The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning is sold in the U.S. as a electric large pickup truck with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the F-150 Lightni…
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning
Slight edgeThe Ford F-150 Lightning edges it, 86.6 to 83.3, on safety. The Chevrolet Silverado is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2025 Ford F-150 Lightningoverall 86.6 | 2025 Chevrolet Silveradooverall 83.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 92.8 | 97.1 |
| Safetyw 4 | 82 | 72.9 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 86.6 | 83.3 |
Ford F-150 Lightning: model-level data · Chevrolet Silverado: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPFord F-150 Lightning
Top recalls
- highPower Train25V863000 · 272,645 vehicles
- highService Brakes, Hydraulic25V438000 · 5 vehicles
- highSuspension25V341000 · 29,501 vehicles
Chevrolet Silverado
Top recalls
- highAir Bags24V738000 · 25 vehicles
- moderateElectrical System24V937000 · 46 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford F-150 Lightning | Chevrolet Silverado | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | BEV, GAS, Diesel |
| EPA configuration compared | F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2 | Silverado EV 5WT (11 kW Charger) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 72 | 70 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,050 | $1,100 |
| EV range | 300 mi | 422 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado?
The Ford F-150 Lightning edges it, 86.6 to 83.3, on safety. The Chevrolet Silverado is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning scores 86.6 and the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 83.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado?
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 3 recalls. 2025 Chevrolet Silverado: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.