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GMC Sierra EV vs Rivian R1T (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$7,890

Car 1

Car 2

Sierra EVR1TMSRP + destination$64,995$72,885Horsepower605 hp533 hpTorque605 lb-ft610 lb-ftMPGe67 MPGe79 MPGeEV range283 mi258 miCargo, max57.3 cu ft11.1 cu ftRear legroom44.3 in36.6 inFront legroom44.9 in41.4 inTowing8,500 lb7,700 lbSeats55Ground clearance8.1 in8.7 in0-60 mph4.4 s4.5 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Sierra EV Elevation Standard Range 4WD vs R1T Dual Standard AWD
MeasureSierra EVR1TWinner
MSRP + destination$64,995$72,885Sierra EV
Horsepower605 hp533 hpSierra EV
Torque605 lb-ft610 lb-ftAbout the same
MPGe67 MPGe79 MPGeR1T
EV range283 mi258 miSierra EV
Cargo, max57.3 cu ft11.1 cu ftSierra EV
Rear legroom44.3 in36.6 inSierra EV
Front legroom44.9 in41.4 inSierra EV
Length233.4 in217.1 inNot scored
Width81.1 in79.1 inNot scored
Curb weight4,630 lb to 8,640 lb8,532 lbN/A
Towing8,500 lb7,700 lbSierra EV
Seats55About the same
Ground clearance8.1 in8.7 inR1T
0-60 mph4.4 s published4.5 s testedSierra EV
Basic warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi4 yr / 50,000 miR1T

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
Sierra EV Elevation Standard Range 4WD
$62,400		R1T Adventure Dual Motor Crew Cab AWD
$70,990		$8,590
R1T Dual Standard AWD
$70,990		Sierra EV e4WD Crew Cab Extended Range Elevation 4WD
$70,600		$390

Cost to run

Sierra EV costs $6,955 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostSierra EVR1T
MSRP + destination$64,995$72,885
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,026$870
Fuel or charging, 6 years$6,157$5,222
Total, 6 years$71,152$78,107

Charging cost estimated from MPGe.

Which is better for me?

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Equal weights: Sierra EV wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceSierra EV11%
MPGR1T15%
PowerSierra EV12%
SpaceSierra EV81%
TowingSierra EV9%

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked