The automotive industry is making headway towards electrification amidst technological breakthroughs. Today, in almost every aspect of our lives, electricity has become a necessity. However, combustion engines have been ruling the automobile industry for decades. With a revolutionary change of electrification in the automobile sector, it looks like the future for electric power is secure. With an exotic entry of the Cybertruck in 2019, Tesla blew up the internet with its new-fangled design. However, Ford also unveiled its first-ever electric truck Ford F-150 Lightning. People have already showered the Tesla Cybertruck with immense love, reportedly making 650,000 reservations after its launch. In comparison, the Ford-150 made a record-breaking 45,000 reservation in an awfully short span of 48 hours. These models are scheduled to hit the road soon and are definitely heading towards becoming the most formidable electric pick-up trucks of the current times.Related: Here's Why Offering EV Variants of the Upcoming A4 Is Important For Audi

America's Love For Ford's F-150 Lightning

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The multitude of reservations made in the short span of 48 hours indicates that America has always been in love with the design of the gasoline-powered Ford F-150 trucks. According to the survey held by Edmunds - an American online resource for automotive information, there have been 556,145 units of the gas-powered F-150 trucks sold during the pandemic. "If any vehicle is going to push the agenda of setting up rural infrastructure, it's going to be the F-150 Lightning," these are the words by Jessica Caldwell. She is the executive director of insights at Edmunds. Ford seems to be pretty confident in delivering a considerable number of the Lightning in the US in the near future. Related: Here's How The Hydrogen Powered Toyota Mirai Is Forcing The Debate on Fuel-Cells

A Tough Competition between the Two EV Giants

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Pricing

Although the Cybertruck offers a premium electric experience, the new F-150 Lightning comes with a 14-cubic-foot 'Mega Power Frunk,' along with the same 5.5-footbed as the gasoline F-150. The Tesla Cybertruck will hit the roads by the end of this year. With the recent announcement by Tesla, the production of Cybertruck would commence before 2021 is over. However, Ford will start shipping the F-150 Lightning somewhere in early 2022. Ford has the upper hand as far as price is concerned. The initial model features two motors and an all-wheel-drive: it costs around $40,000. Getting the Tesla to sit in your garage would roughly cost you $50,000. That is $10,000 higher than the F-150 Lightning. Meanwhile, the superior model of the Tesla Cybertruck is $69,900 with additional hardware, features like a higher range, and an additional third motor. The platform is set to be the finest e-pickup of all time.

Design Aspects

The two vehicles certainly have plenty of things in common. However, Tesla's approach towards the Cybertruck is more futuristic in design. With its first glance in Los Angeles, the Cybertruck's eye-catching design has people talking. The claim made by Tesla for Cybertruck's durability, Elon Musk proudly confirmed that the door would hold up to shots from a 9mm handgun. Regrettably, windows cracked pretty easily when hit by a metal ball during its launch event. The Ford F-150 Lightning has a design quite similar to those used on today's pick-ups. Being America's best-selling vehicle for a long time, Ford has maintained this momentum for its electrically charged F-150 Lightning. Darren Palmer, Ford's battery-electric vehicle general manager for North America, has assured that the design of the F-150 will be friendly and supportive to first-time electric vehicle owners.

Charging and Batteries - The Most Crucial Elements of an Electric Vehicle

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The F-150 Lightning will make use of DC fast charging. The standard battery charging reaches 15 to 80 percent in 41 minutes at a 150-kW charging station. With an extendable battery, the Lightning can cross 54 miles in 10 minutes. The Cybertruck can deal with a 250-kW charging speed from its supercharging network. But even with a greater capacity battery, Tesla's Cybertruck takes 44 minutes to go from 10 to 80 percent battery capacity.

In terms of the range offered, the base model of Cybertruck will offer 250 miles, following with 300 miles with a dual-motor model, and over 500 miles with its tri-motor configuration. The Ford F-150, on the other hand, provides 230 miles of range, while the extended-range battery will provide you up to 300 miles of range. Both of the automakers are working on expanding their charging networks in the country. Ford has evolved its own Ford Pass charging network under one digital pass. This network will contain 63,000 charging points across the United States. Tesla's supercharger network is accessible only to Tesla drivers, and it offers excellent charging facilities across the country. However, the automaker is growing its charging network towards more rural areas. Related: The Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-In Hybrid Is The Most Powerful Wrangler Yet

A Final Sentiment: Tesla Cybertruck or Ford F-150 Lightning?

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In short, it's still early to decide which EV will be coming out on top. However, the Ford F-Series trucks have an intensive history in America. Certainly, chunks of American truck lovers buy them for practical reasons. They choose these pick-up trucks because it offers them cabin comfort along with a large bed for goods. Furthermore, driving an EV can save up to $14,000 of fuel cost over 15 years, according to the NRDC. In a nutshell, if you are after the conventional pick-up experience, then F-150 Lightning models are the ones made just for you, and that is perhaps why it will probably outsell the Tesla. But if you are looking for a luxurious electric experience along with the versatile utility of a truck, then the Tesla Cybertruck will give you an experience beyond your futuristic imagination. Next: 10 Best Electric SUVs On The Market In 2021