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Rivian R1T vs Tesla Cybertruck (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$900

Car 1

Car 2

R1TCybertruckMSRP + destination$72,885$71,985MPGe79 MPGe78 MPGeEV range258 mi335 miRear legroom36.6 in40.9 inFront legroom41.4 in41.1 in
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
R1T Dual Standard AWD vs Cybertruck Longe Range Crew Cab RWD
MeasureR1TCybertruckWinner
MSRP + destination$72,885$71,985About the same
Horsepower533 hpN/AN/A
Torque610 lb-ftN/AN/A
MPGe79 MPGe78 MPGeR1T
EV range258 mi335 miCybertruck
Cargo, max11.1 cu ftN/AN/A
Rear legroom36.6 in40.9 inCybertruck
Front legroom41.4 in41.1 inAbout the same
Length217.1 in223.7 inNot scored
Width79.1 in86.6 inNot scored
Curb weight8,532 lbN/AN/A
Towing7,700 lbN/AN/A
Seats5N/AN/A
Ground clearance8.7 inN/AN/A
0-60 mph4.5 s testedN/AN/A
Basic warranty4 yr / 50,000 mi4 yr / 50,000 miAbout the same

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
R1T Dual Standard AWD
$70,990
Cybertruck Crew Cab AWD
$69,990
$1,000
Cybertruck Longe Range Crew Cab RWD
$69,990
R1T Adventure Dual Motor Crew Cab AWD
$70,990
$1,000

Cost to run

About the same over 6 years.

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

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostR1TCybertruck
MSRP + destination$72,885$71,985
Fuel or charging, 1 year$870$884
Fuel or charging, 6 years$5,222$5,307
Total, 6 years$78,107$77,292

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: a tie.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceAbout the same
MPGAbout the same
PowerN/A
SpaceN/A
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked