2024 Ford F-150 Lightning XLT

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 XLT is the step-up from the base Pro, adding niceties like a larger infotainment screen and power tailgate while still undercutting the Flash, Lariat, and Platinum on price. Dual electric motors drive all four wheels, giving the XLT the same instant acceleration and planted feel as every Lightning, with 240 miles of range on a full charge.