Comparison
Rivian R1T vs Tesla Cybertruck
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Rivian R1T 420 mi vs 335 mi
Best value Tesla Cybertruck $102,190 vs $69,990
Faster charging Tesla Cybertruck 47 min vs 40 min
Weighted profile Rivian R1T 4.8 vs 4.5
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Rivian R1T
420 mi vs 335 mi
Value winner
Tesla Cybertruck
$209/mi vs $243/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Cybertruck
40 min vs 47 min
Efficiency winner
Rivian R1T
388 Wh/mi vs 409 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Rivian R1T | Tesla Cybertruck |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Dual Max (22in) | Long Range |
| MSRP (USD) | $102,190 | $69,990 |
| Range | 420 mi | 335 mi |
| Efficiency | 388 Wh/mi • 2.58 mi/kWh | 409 Wh/mi • 2.44 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 143 kWh | 122.5 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | Truck | Truck |
| DC max | 220 kW | 448 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 47 min | 40 min |
| Roadtrip score | 72.8 | 67.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 82 mi | 79 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 243 $/mi | 209 $/mi |
| Top speed | 125 mph | 112 mph |
| Tow rating | 11,023 lb | 11,000 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Rivian R1T if you want the longer rated range (420 mi vs 335 mi).
- Choose Tesla Cybertruck if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 40 min vs 47 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Tesla Cybertruck looks better ($209/mi vs $243/mi).
Weighted verdict
Overall this matchup is close on available data (score 4.8 vs 4.5).
Rivian R1T4.8 Tesla Cybertruck4.5 220 kW47 min 448 kW40 min
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