2025 Ford F-150 vs 2025 Tesla Cybertruck
The Tesla Cybertruck wins clearly, 94.1 to 46.3, on fuel & range, safety.
2025 Ford F-150
The 2025 Ford F-150 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large pickup truck with 11 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the F150 Pickup 4WD…
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
The 2025 Tesla Cybertruck is sold in the U.S. as an electric large pickup truck with 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Cybertruck Long …
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
Clear winThe Tesla Cybertruck wins clearly, 94.1 to 46.3, on fuel & range, safety.
| Category · weight | 2025 Tesla Cybertruckoverall 94.1 | 2025 Ford F-150overall 46.3 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 30 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 89.7 | 58.6 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 94.1 | 46.3 | ||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Ford F-150: base trim XL 4X2. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (26 against 129 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 82 combined against 23 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $2,000 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($900 against $2,900).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
11 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Tesla Cybertruck | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Engine type (full description) | — | 2.7L V6 EcoBoost / 5.0L V8 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission speeds | — | 10 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Independent Front Suspension (IFS) |
| Rear suspension type | — | Leaf, Two-Stage Variable Rate |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Power Rack-and-Pinion |
| Brakes | ||
| Parking brake type | — | Electric |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 17 in |
| Wheel material | — | steel |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 245/70R17 BSW A/S |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | FordPass Connect |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
51 features · differences first, then sharedSafety25 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Tesla Cybertruck | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Camera Only Evasive Steering Assist | — | std |
| Driver and Passenger Front Airbags | — | std |
| Driver and Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | — | std |
| Lane-Keeping System (Lane-Keeping Alert, Lane-Keeping Aid, Driver Alert, Road Edge Detection) | — | std |
| Rear View Camera | — | std |
| Safety Canopy® Side-Curtain Airbags (1st and 2nd row coverage) | — | std |
| Driver Alert (Lane-Keeping System sub-feature) | — | std |
| Rear Parking Sensors | — | std |
| Trailer Sway Control | — | std |
| AdvanceTrac® w/RSC® (Roll Stability Control™) | — | std |
| Auto High Beams | — | std |
| Auto Hold | — | std |
| BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert | — | std |
| Brakes – 4-Wheel Disc with ABS | — | std |
| Camera Only AEB Oncoming | — | std |
| Curve Control | — | std |
| Ford Security Package (1-year included with activation) | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist | — | std |
| Perimeter Alarm | — | std |
| Reverse Brake Assist | — | std |
| SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ | — | std |
| SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | — | std |
Infotainment10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Tesla Cybertruck | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 911 Assist® | — | std |
| FordPass™ Connect – Schedule specific times to remotely start vehicle | — | std |
| FordPass™ Connect (5G) – 5G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot connects up to 10 devices | — | std |
| AM/FM Stereo with B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with HD Radio™ (8 speakers including subwoofer) | — | std |
| FordPass™ Connect – Locate parked vehicle | — | std |
| SiriusXM® with 360L (3-month prepaid subscription) | — | std |
| Steering Wheel Controls | — | std |
| SYNC® 4 – Conversational Voice Command Recognition | — | std |
| SYNC® 4 – Wireless Phone Connection | — | std |
| SYNC® 4 with Enhanced Voice Recognition – 12" LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
Convenience2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Tesla Cybertruck | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Tailgate Lock | — | std |
| USB charging ports and power outlets | — | std |
Seating1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Tesla Cybertruck | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cloth seating | — | std |
Interior4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Tesla Cybertruck | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rearview Mirror, Day/Night | — | std |
| Steering Wheel, Black Urethane – Manual Tilt/Telescoping and Manual Locking | — | std |
| Overhead console | — | std |
| Visor, Driver Side; Visor with Mirror, Passenger-Side | — | std |
Exterior3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Tesla Cybertruck | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) | — | std |
| Mirrors, Sideview – Power Glass with Heat | — | std |
| Tailgate Lift Assist | — | std |
Powertrain1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Tesla Cybertruck | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Selectable Drive Modes: Normal, ECO, Sport, Tow/Haul, Slippery (+ terrain modes by trim) | — | std |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Tesla Cybertruck | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Class IV Trailer Hitch (incl. Smart Trailer Tow Connector, 7/4 pin-connector; Class IV trailer hitch receiver) | — | std |
| Selectable Drive Mode: Tow/Haul | — | std |
| Integrated Trailer Brake Controller | — | opt |
| Tailgate Step w/ Work Surface (63T) | — | opt |
| Tow/Haul Package (53T) – Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, Electronic-locking rear-axle | — | opt |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPTesla Cybertruck
Top recalls
- critical Wheels 26V255000 · 173 vehicles
- high Structure 25V170000 · 46,096 vehicles
- minor Electrical System 25V699000 · 63,619 vehicles
Ford F-150
Top recalls
- critical Steering 25V309000 · 9,181 vehicles
- critical Engine And Engine Cooling 25V198000 · 4,356 vehicles
- critical Power Train 25V164000 · 269 vehicles
- critical Engine And Engine Cooling 24V851000 · 2,490 vehicles
- high Seats 26V655000 · 2,276 vehicles
- high Fuel System, Gasoline 26V578000 · 223,472 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Tesla Cybertruck | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | — 21 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Cybertruck Long Range | F150 Pickup 4WD HEV |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 82 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $900 | $2,900 |
| EV range | 335 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) |
| Roadside assistance | — | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck or the 2025 Ford F-150?
The Tesla Cybertruck wins clearly, 94.1 to 46.3, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck scores 94.1 and the 2025 Ford F-150 46.3. 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 Tesla Cybertruck or the 2025 Ford F-150?
2025 Tesla Cybertruck: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 3 recalls. 2025 Ford F-150: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 16 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck and the 2025 Ford F-150?
Where the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (26 against 129 filed with NHTSA), is rated 82 combined against 23 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $2,000 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($900 against $2,900). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.