Ford F-150 Lightning vs GMC Hummer EV: Specs Compared
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The Ford F-150 Lightning is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 72 mpg combined versus 53 mpg for the GMC Hummer EV, a 19 mpg advantage and costs about $350 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Ford F-150 Lightning leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2022–2025
Ford F-150 Lightning
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 15 configurations
2024–2025
GMC Hummer EV
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 16 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Ford F-150 Lightning | GMC Hummer EV |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 72 mpg ✓ | 53 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 79 mpg ✓ | 59 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 65 mpg ✓ | 48 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $1,050 ✓ | $1,400 |
| Lowest CO2 output | Not available | Not available |
| Engines offered | Not available | Not available |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A1) | Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrains | 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Electricity | Electricity |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Years covered | 2022–2025 | 2024–2025 |
| Configurations on record | 15 | 16 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Ford F-150 Lightning vs GMC Hummer EV dimensions and size
The Ford F-150 Lightning is 13 inches longer than the GMC Hummer EV on a wheelbase 9.4 inches longer, and 2,954.2 lbs lighter. At over 200 inches, the larger of the two is past the comfortable limit of a standard 192-inch single garage bay once you allow walking room.
| Dimension | Ford F-150 Lightning (2026) | GMC Hummer EV (2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 229.9 in | 216.9 in | 13 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 79.9 in | 86.6 in | 6.7 in |
| Height | 75.6 in | 79.1 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 145.3 in | 135.8 in | 9.4 in |
| Curb weight | 6,021 lbs | 8,975 lbs | 2,954 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
Ford F-150 Lightning vs GMC Hummer EV: what the numbers mean
Running cost over five years: at the EPA's 15,000-mile-a-year assumption the Ford F-150 Lightning burns about $1,050 of fuel annually against $1,400 for the GMC Hummer EV. That $350 yearly gap compounds to roughly $1,750 over five years and $2,800 over eight — often more than the price difference between two trims of the same vehicle, and the single largest running-cost line item separating these two.
City and highway economy: the Ford F-150 Lightning leads in both cycles — 79 mpg city and 65 mpg highway against 59 and 48 mpg — so its fuel-efficiency advantage holds whether you commute in traffic or cover long highway miles.
Drivetrain and class: the Ford F-150 Lightning is offered with 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, the GMC Hummer EV with All-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD and Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
F-150 Lightning vs Hummer EV: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Ford F-150 Lightning or the GMC Hummer EV?
The Ford F-150 Lightning is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 72 mpg combined versus 53 mpg for the GMC Hummer EV, a 19 mpg advantage and costs about $350 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Ford F-150 Lightning runs about $1,050 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $1,400 for the GMC Hummer EV — a difference of roughly $350 per year.
What engines do the F-150 Lightning and Hummer EV offer?
Ford F-150 Lightning: no engine data on record. GMC Hummer EV: no engine data on record.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Ford F-150 Lightning and the GMC Hummer EV as Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, so they compete directly.
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