The 2025 Ford F-150 vs. the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning: Traditional vs. Electric Pickup

The 2025 Ford F-150 and 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning are two trucks that share a lot of similarities in style and aggression but have very different powertrains. So which one is right for you? As a trusted local Ford dealership, our mission is to help people make the best choice for them. Here’s our guide for how to choose between these two rugged and powerful pickups.

Performance, Payload, and Towing

F-150

The 2025 F-150 is available with any of the astonishing six motor options to meet almost any need. The standard 2.7L EcoBoost V6 offers up to 325 hp and 400 lb.-ft of torque, while the mighty Supercharged 5.2L V8 offers an extraordinary 720 hp and 640 lb.-ft of torque. A 3.5L Full-Hybrid V6 offers a maximum of 11,200 pounds of towing capacity and a payload capacity of up to 1,750 lbs. to get the job done.
Depending on its configuration, the 2025 F-150 has a maximum tow rating of up to 13,500 pounds, making it perfect for hauling heavy machinery when called upon. A maximum payload of up to 2,440 pounds makes hauling goods and gear easy.

F-150 Lightning

With up to 580 horsepower and 775 lb.-ft of torque on tap, the 2025 F-150 Lightning has the muscle to get the job done. And with a 0-60 time of just 3.8 seconds in Lariat models, the F-150 Lightning accelerates to highway speed just 0.1 seconds slower than a Dark Horse Mustang. A towing capacity of up to 10,000 pounds and a payload capacity of up to 2,000 pounds proves it has the power to get the job done.
The available Pro Power Onboard feature turns the F-150 Lightning into your on-site power source, replacing a generator to run performance power tools or simply to run the tailgate party. With the stored power to rip 20,000 sheets of plywood or run a circular saw for up to 48 hours, you’ll have all the juice you need.

Efficiency and Convenience

F-150

Regardless of which motor you choose, the 2025 F-150 runs on conventional gasoline, making it easy and convenient to gas up and hit the road. A standard 36-gallon fuel tank makes it easy to drive for miles.

F-150 Lightning

With a range of up to 320 miles, the F-150 Lightning can get the job done. Ford also makes it easy to keep your Lightning charged up with the Ford Power Promise, which includes a complimentary and professionally installed home charge station with the purchase or lease of every F-150 Lightning. That makes keeping your truck ready to run is as easy as plugging it in.
Every F-150 Lightning is capable of enabling the available BlueCruise function, which lets drivers go hands-free on over 130,000 miles of North American highways. Electric motors also mean bypassing some routine maintenance procedures like oil changes, keeping maintenance costs low and drivers on the road. The F-150 Lightning can also power your home during a power outage with available Home Backup Power.

Test drive a rugged and reliable F-150 today at Lundgren Ford in Eveleth, MN.

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