2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum

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 Platinum is the top Lightning trim, so you get the most luxury and tech, but you pay a premium over the Lariat and don't gain any range or power. Its electric motors deliver instant torque and all-wheel drive grip, and the EPA rates it at 300 miles of range on a full charge. The Platinum rides on unique 22-inch wheels with a softer suspension tune, which smooths the highway but makes the steering feel a bit numb compared to lower trims.