Electric Truck Showdown: Mack’s Heavy Hauler vs. Tesla’s Futuristic Cybertruck vs. Ford’s F-150 Lightning
Mack LR Electric uses a 376 kWh battery (NMC), 42% larger than Mack’s earlier models, enabling full-day urban refuse duty with up to a 72,000 lb GVW. Tesla Cybertruck dual-motor AWD delivers about 600 hp and 1,000 lb-ft of torque, with a tri-motor version producing ~845 hp and 0–60 mph in roughly 2.6 seconds. Ford F-150 Lightning Extended Range uses a 131 kWh pack, offering up to 320 miles EPA range, 580 hp and 775 lb-ft, with 0–60 mph around 4 seconds. Mack LR Electric is designed for heavy refuse work (Class 8) and does not advertise traditional towing, focusing