Comparison
GMC Sierra EV vs Rivian R1T
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Rivian R1T 410 mi vs 420 mi
Best value GMC Sierra EV $96,495 vs $102,190
Faster charging Rivian R1T 50 min vs 47 min
Weighted profile Rivian R1T 3.9 vs 5.4
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Rivian R1T
420 mi vs 410 mi
Value winner
GMC Sierra EV
$235/mi vs $243/mi
Charging winner
Rivian R1T
47 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Rivian R1T
388 Wh/mi vs 495 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | GMC Sierra EV | Rivian R1T |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Sierra EV | Dual Max (22in) |
| MSRP (USD) | $96,495 | $102,190 |
| Range | 410 mi | 420 mi |
| Efficiency | 495 Wh/mi • 2.02 mi/kWh | 388 Wh/mi • 2.58 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 215 kWh | 143 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | Truck | Truck |
| DC max | 350 kW | 220 kW |
| AC max | 19 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 50 min | 47 min |
| Roadtrip score | 72.9 | 72.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 91 mi | 82 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 235 $/mi | 243 $/mi |
| Top speed | 106 mph | 125 mph |
| Tow rating | 10,000 lb | 11,023 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Rivian R1T if you want the longer rated range (420 mi vs 410 mi).
- Choose Rivian R1T if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 47 min vs 50 min).
- For “range per dollar”, GMC Sierra EV looks better ($235/mi vs $243/mi).
Weighted verdict
Rivian R1T has the stronger weighted profile (5.4 vs 3.9).
GMC Sierra EV3.9 Rivian R1T5.4 350 kW50 min 220 kW47 min
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