Why Is the Rivian R1T So Much Heavier Than the Ford F-150 Lightning?

With the arrival of the electric revolution in the truck industry,

there is fierce rivalry between two pickups: the Ford F-150 Lightning and the Rivian R1T

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These EVs are quite capable and have amazing specifications. Even though curb weight

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is seldom taken into account by buyers when choosing a car, it has an impact on performance.

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Why, then, does the Ford F-150 Lightning weigh so much less than the Rivian R1T?

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There are 7,148 pounds in the Rivian R1T. Ford claims that the 2023 F-150 Lightning weighs

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6,015 pounds for the Pro, XLT, and Lariat trims, and 6,893 pounds for the Platinum trim.

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That weighs 878 pounds more than the trims at lesser levels.

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The R1T weighs more than 1,000 pounds more than the three F-150 trims and more than 250

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250 pounds more than the Platinum, while being a foot shorter than the F-150.

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In general, electric trucks weigh more than their gas-powered equivalents.

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The R1T weighs more than the F-150 for a number of reasons, but the battery pack

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