2025 Ford F-150 EV vs gas: is the EV worth it?
Lightning Pro 4WD vs XL 4WD Reg Cab 8' Box
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
12.7years to pay back
- EV: $11,915 more. Saves $941 a year.
- Break-even: 152,000 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD trim used.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents a kWh.
Every EV pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning Pro 4WD XL 4WD Reg Cab 8' Box | $54,380 $42,465 | 48 kWh/100 mi 20 mpg | $979 $1,920 | $11,915 | $941 | 12.7 years | Gas, $6,270 |
| Lightning XLT 4WD XL 4WD Reg Cab 8' Box | $62,945 $42,465 | 50 kWh/100 mi 20 mpg | $1,020 $1,920 | $20,480 | $900 | 22.8 years | Gas, $15,080 |
| Lightning Flash 4WD XL 4WD Reg Cab 8' Box | $69,595 $42,465 | 48 kWh/100 mi 20 mpg | $979 $1,920 | $27,130 | $941 | 28.8 years | Gas, $21,485 |
| Lightning Lariat 4WD XL 4WD Reg Cab 8' Box | $76,595 $42,465 | 48 kWh/100 mi 20 mpg | $979 $1,920 | $34,130 | $941 | 36.3 years | Gas, $28,485 |
| Lightning Platinum 4WD XL 4WD Reg Cab 8' Box | $84,595 $42,465 | 51 kWh/100 mi 20 mpg | $1,040 $1,920 | $42,130 | $880 | 47.9 years | Gas, $36,852 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $4.94.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 25,300.
What you give up
| Measure | EV | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 580 hp | 325 hp | +255 hp |
| Torque | 775 lb-ft | 400 lb-ft | +375 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 7,000 lb | 7,500 lb | -500 lb |
| Curb weight | 6,015 lb | 4,679 lb | +1,336 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree