2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat

The F-150 Lightning is Ford's all-electric take on the country's best-selling pickup, and it's the truck to cross-shop if you're considering a Rivian R1T or a Tesla Cybertruck. With the battery low in the frame, this truck feels planted and stable, and the instant response from the electric motors makes it genuinely quick in everyday driving. The ride is smooth and quiet for a full-size pickup, though you'll feel the extra weight over sharper bumps, which is the trade-off for that low center of gravity. It's still a proper F-150, so you get a roomy crew cab, a usable bed, and the front trunk adds handy covered storage where the engine would normally sit. The Lariat splits the difference between the Flash and Platinum trims, adding leather seating and a Bang & Olufsen sound system over the Flash. Its extended-range battery delivers 320 miles of range, and the dual motors make instant torque that shoves you back in the seat at any speed. BlueCruise hands-free driving is standard on the Lariat, so you can take your hands off the wheel on compatible highways.