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Rivian R1S vs Tesla Cybertruck

The Tesla Cybertruck leads on cargo space and power.

Rivian R1S

SUV

2027 Rivian R1S Premium Long Range (22in)

1 of 66 versions

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Sep 18, 2026

71/100#11 of 87 · Everyday
Tesla Cybertruck

Lifestyle pickup

Cybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive

1 of 7 versions

Maker's price (MSRP), US

68/100#16 of 87 · Everyday

Rivian R1S is cheaper by $6,590

Who's ahead - and by how much?

R1SRivian R1SCybertruckTesla Cybertruck
  • Range (EPA)
    410 miversion: R1S Dual Max (22in)
    325 mi

    A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.

  • Cargo space
    - best on this row
    +49.1 cu ft· 272%
  • Power
    - best on this row
    +50 kW· 13%
  • 0⁠–⁠60 mphlower is better
    - best on this row
    4.1 s
    0.7 s faster· 17%
  • Full charge at 240 Vlower is better
    15 h
    12 h - best on this row
    3 h faster· 20%
  • Torque
    - best on this row
    +134 lb-ft· 22%
Every spec side by side

Every spec side by side

SpecRivian R1STesla Cybertruck
Range and efficiency
Range (EPA)410 miversion: R1S Dual Max (22in)325 mi
Efficiency lower is better40.1 kWh/100 miEPA43.3 kWh/100 miEPA
Batteryversion: Dual Max
Battery (gross)version: R1S Tri Maxno data
Charging
Fast-charge peakversion: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard325 kW
10–80% charge lower is betterversion: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard
Full charge at 240 V lower is better15 h12 h - best on this row
AC charging
Performance
0⁠–⁠62 mph lower is betterno data
0⁠–⁠60 mph lower is better - best on this row4.1 s
Power - best on this row
Torque - best on this row
Top speedno data112 mph
DriveAWDAWD
Space and size
Cargo space - best on this row
Front trunk - best on this row
Seats5
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Ground clearance
Weightno data
Battery and warranty
Battery warranty
Cell chemistryNMC
Equipment
Heat pump
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard

Which one suits you?

Score by category

out of 100

Rivian R1STesla Cybertruck
  • Range

  • Charging

  • Performance

  • Practicality

How much is each in the US?

Rivian R1S

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date

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Adventure — Dual Standard
$75,900
Premium
$83,990
Prices in 2 markets

Tesla Cybertruck

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Nov 8, 2026

tesla.com
Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive
$82,490
Prices in 1 market
US EV incentives

Questions

Which goes further on a charge?

Range (EPA)

Rivian R1S
410 miEPAversion: R1S Dual Max (22in)
Tesla Cybertruck
325 miEPA

Which charges faster?

10–80% charge

Rivian R1S
version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard
Tesla Cybertruck

Fast-charge peak

Rivian R1S
version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard
Tesla Cybertruck
325 kW

Which is cheaper to buy?

Rivian R1SR1S

Price (from, new)

Leader
Rivian R1S
Rivian R1S
Tesla Cybertruck
Ahead by
$6,590

Where next

All EVs by overall score

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