Rivian R1T vs Tesla Cybertruck (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$900
- R1T: 1 MPGe more.
- Cybertruck: 77 mi more range, 4.3 in more rear legroom.
- Cybertruck wins 2 of 6 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | R1T | Cybertruck | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $72,885 | $71,985 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 533 hp | N/A | N/A |
| Torque | 610 lb-ft | N/A | N/A |
| MPGe | 79 MPGe | 78 MPGe | R1T |
| EV range | 258 mi | 335 mi | Cybertruck |
| Cargo, max | 11.1 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 36.6 in | 40.9 in | Cybertruck |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 41.1 in | About the same |
| Length | 217.1 in | 223.7 in | Not scored |
| Width | 79.1 in | 86.6 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 8,532 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Towing | 7,700 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 4.5 s tested | N/A | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Cost | R1T | Cybertruck |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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