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id: how-does-the-2026-silverado-ev-compare-to-the-2025-ford-f-150-lightning
title: "How does the 2026 Silverado EV compare to the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning?"
category: faq
subtopic: silverado-ev-vs-f150
page_type: faq
source_url: "https://www.markquartmotors.com/research/chevrolet/silverado-ev-vs-competition.htm"
tags: ["electric truck", "comparison", "Chevrolet", "Ford"]
questions:
  - "Silverado EV vs F-150 Lightning"
  - "Which electric truck is better?"
  - "Silverado EV towing vs F-150 Lightning"
related: [silverado-ev-vs-cybertruck, silverado-ev-overview, silverado-ev-performance]
dealer: Markquart Motors
---

The 2026 Silverado EV outperforms the 2025 F-150 Lightning in several key areas. The Silverado EV offers 760 horsepower versus the F-150 Lightning's 462, and delivers a best-in-class towing capacity of 12,500 pounds compared to the F-150's 10,000 pounds. The Silverado EV's cargo bed stretches to 10 feet 10 inches-nearly double the F-150 Lightning's 5.5-foot bed. The Silverado EV also features Smart Cruise(TM) hands-free driving technology, which the F-150 Lightning doesn't offer. Inside, the Silverado EV provides more legroom (44.8" front, 44.3" rear) than the F-150 Lightning (43.9" front, 43.6" rear), along with premium leather seats and a sophisticated 17-inch touchscreen. Both are capable electric trucks, but the Silverado EV delivers superior power, versatility, and technology. Contact (715) 833-0444 to test drive the new Silverado EV.