Ford F-150 Lightning vs Cadillac Escalade

Overview

Specification Ford F-150 Lightning Cadillac Escalade
Brand Ford Cadillac
Model F-150 Lightning Escalade
Year 2026 2026
Type
Body Style 4-door SuperCrew electric pickup SUV

Pricing

Specification Ford F-150 Lightning Cadillac Escalade
Current Price $63,345 $123,295
MSRP $63,345 $123,295
Dealer Price $121,000

Engine & Performance

Specification Ford F-150 Lightning Cadillac Escalade
Engine Dual permanent-magnet electric motors 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT
Horsepower 536 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque 775 lb-ft 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
0–60 mph Official 0-60 mph time not published for STX 5.9 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed Official top speed not published 118 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification Ford F-150 Lightning Cadillac Escalade
Fuel Type Electric Premium Unleaded Gasoline
Mileage / MPG Final 2026 STX EPA MPGe rating not published 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy)
Range (EV) 290 miles targeted EPA estimate N/A
Emissions 0 g/mi tailpipe emissions Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30)
Battery 123 kWh usable lithium-ion 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery
Charging 11.3 kW AC; 150 kW+ DC, approximately 38 minutes from 15% to 80% N/A

Ratings

Specification Ford F-150 Lightning Cadillac Escalade
Expert Rating 8.1/10 4.9/10
Community Reviews 0 1520
Performance Score 8.8 9.3
Comfort Score 8.3 9.9
Safety Score Top Safety Pick+
Fuel Economy Score 7.0
Technology Score 9.9
Value Score 9.0

Verdict

Specification Ford F-150 Lightning Cadillac Escalade
Pros Strong 536-hp dual-motor performance; Useful 290-mile targeted driving range; Up to 10,000 lb towing capacity; Large pow... Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride...
Cons Current battery-electric version is no longer orderable; Final STX EPA MPGe rating was not published; DC charging is slo... 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req...