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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: guide
subtopic: silverado-ev-vs-f150
page_type: guide
source_url: "https://www.markquartmotors.com/research/chevrolet/silverado-ev-vs-competition.htm"
tags: ["chevrolet", "silverado ev", "ford f-150 lightning", "electric truck comparison"]
questions:
  - "Silverado EV vs F-150 Lightning-which is better?"
  - "How does the Silverado EV outperform the F-150 Lightning?"
  - "What are the differences in towing and cargo?"
related: [silverado-ev-vs-cybertruck, silverado-ev-performance, silverado-ev-overview]
dealer: Markquart Motors
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The 2026 Silverado EV outperforms the 2025 F-150 Lightning in several critical ways. While the Lightning offers 462 horsepower, the Silverado EV delivers 760 horsepower with dual Ultium platform motors for superior acceleration and hauling confidence.

Towing capacity: Silverado EV leads with 12,500 pounds versus Lightning's 10,000 pounds. Cargo bed length is 10 feet 10 inches on the Silverado versus just 5.5 feet on the Lightning-a major advantage for hauling. The Silverado also includes available Super Cruise(TM) hands-free driving technology, which the Lightning lacks.

Interior comfort matters too: the Silverado offers 44.8 inches of front legroom and 44.3 inches rear legroom, beating the Lightning's 43.9 and 43.6 inches. Chevrolet's proven truck reliability combined with EV innovation gives you both capability and confidence. Contact Markquart Motors at (715) 833-0444 to test drive the Silverado EV and experience the difference.