It's a match-up that motorists from Hazlehurst to Jesup have been waiting for – the Ford F-150 Lightning vs. the Chevrolet Silverado EV. Both are full-size trucks with all-electric powertrains. The Ford F-150 Lightning is available and already turning heads on motorways across the country. The Silverado isn't due to hit the market for another year or so, but critics are already chomping at the bit to compare these two vehicles.
Which Electric Pickup Truck Has Better Tech?
The 2024 Silverado EV is a proving ground for new Chevrolet technology. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV will be the first time that Chevrolet is using their Ultifi software platform. This network allows for over-the-air software updates and upgrades. It's similar to the FordPass™ Connect service. Ford has already been providing over-the-air upgrades since 2020 with the Mustang Mach-E. Now, the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning comes with the same industry-leading platform for over-the-air updates.
There's also a big difference in the user interface experience. The Chevrolet Silverado EV has a driver-oriented interior. The technology interface favors the driver and almost completely ignores any other occupants. There's an available 11-inch digital instrument cluster and a 17-inch touchscreen. Yet, both screens are skewed toward the driver.
The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning takes a different approach. The Lightning has a vertically oriented 15.5-inch touchscreen that is centrally located in the dashboard console. All the vehicle's occupants can use it for entertainment and benefit from using the FordPass™ app to access vehicle systems. Even passengers can adjust the weight of a hitch load and create a mobile office inside the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning.
At the Finish Line
By looking at the features of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, it's clear that it's a better choice for a high-tech drive than the upcoming 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. If you like the prospect of driving an electric pickup truck, but don't want to wait until 2024, then the obvious choice is the Ford F-150 Lightning. Yet, you can be the final judge in this match-up. Just head over to your local Woody Folsom Ford dealer to book a test drive today.
