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Ford F-150 Lightning vs Chevrolet Silverado EV: towing

For 2025, the Chevrolet Silverado EV has the higher printed conventional maximum, by 2,500 lb. Across 2 model years where both are cited, the Ford F-150 Lightning led 0 times, the Chevrolet Silverado EV 1 times, with 1 ties.

Every figure is a printed manufacturer chart value for its own model year. Maximums need specific equipment; the same-setup table is the fairer comparison.

2025 Ford F-150 Lightning6 chart rows · Conventional10,000 lb
2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV4 chart rows · Conventional12,500 lb

2025: same cab, same drivetrain

2025 is the newest year with substantial chart coverage for both trucks. Best printed conventional rating for each body style; “No row” means the transcribed chart has none for that setup. Extended cab groups SuperCab, Double Cab, Quad Cab, King Cab and Access Cab; crew groups SuperCrew, CrewMax and Mega Cab.

SetupFord F-150 LightningChevrolet Silverado EVDifference
Crew cab 4WD10,000 lb

Electric, SuperCrew, 9.61 axle, Max Trailer Tow Package (53D)

No row—

2025 rating ranges

HitchFord F-150 LightningChevrolet Silverado EV
Conventional5,100–10,000 lb10,000–12,500 lb

2025 Ford F-150 Lightning by engine

  • Electric5,100–10,000 lb

Source: Ford, 2025 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (v4)

Full 2025 F-150 Lightning record →

2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV by engine

  • Two-motor10,000–12,500 lb

Source: Chevrolet, 2025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide

Full 2025 Silverado EV record →

Year by year

Highest cited conventional rating for each model year. A blank means that year is not cited or the model was not sold, never zero.

YearFord F-150 LightningChevrolet Silverado EVHigher
2026—12,500 lb
202510,000 lb12,500 lbSilverado EV
202410,000 lb10,000 lbTie
202310,000 lb—
202210,000 lb—

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