Head to head
Rivian R1T vs Tesla Cybertruck
A side-by-side comparison of published US specifications, including EPA range figures.
The verdict
The Rivian R1T offers more range — 328 miles EPA against 320 miles, a gap of about 8 miles between charges. The Tesla Cybertruck is the better fit for families needing extra cargo space, with 1200 litres and 5 seats versus 1100 litres and 5 in the Rivian R1T. On price the Rivian R1T starts about $90 lower, while the quicker of the two off the line is the Tesla Cybertruck at 2.6s.
On the measured specifications below, the Rivian R1T leads in 3 areas and the Tesla Cybertruck in 2.
Specs side by side
Price from (new)(Lower is better)
Range (EPA)
Battery
Body type
Seats
Cargo space
0–60 mph(Lower is better)
Standout feature
How they score
Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in US — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.
Range
Price
Family space
Performance
Tech