Rivian R1T vs Tesla Model 3
The Tesla Model 3 leads on fast-charge peak. The Rivian R1T leads on cargo space.
Pickup
2027 R1T Premium
1 of 63 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
76/100#10 of 87 · Everyday
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2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 11, 2026
88/100#1 of 87 · Everyday
Tesla Model 3 is cheaper by $37,500
Who's ahead - and by how much?
R1TRivian R1TModel 3Tesla Model 3
- Range (EPA)version: R1T Dual Standard Plus (22in)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+30 kW· 14%
- Cargo space- best on this row+8.2 cu ft· 39%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row0.4 s faster· 8%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row0.3 h faster· 3%
- Front trunk- best on this row+6.9 cu ft· 222%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Rivian R1T | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | version: R1T Dual Standard Plus (22in) | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | version: Long Range, RWD |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | version: Model 3 (RWD, China) · name as listed in Chinese |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | version: Long Range, RWD | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | version: R1T Dual | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: R1 Quad Max | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Rivian R1T if
Score by category
out of 100
Rivian R1TTesla Model 3
Range
93100Charging
3573Performance
no data68Practicality
6059
How much is each in the US?
- 2027 Premium
- $79,990
Tesla Model 3
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 11, 2026 - Price checked Jun 11, 2026 - it may be out of date
fueleconomy.govQuestions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Rivian R1T
- 300 miEPAversion: R1T Dual Standard Plus (22in)contested: sources disagree
- Tesla Model 3
- 363 miEPA
Which charges faster?
Tesla Model 3Model 3
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Tesla Model 3
- Rivian R1T
- Tesla Model 3
- 250 kW
- Ahead by
- 30 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Tesla Model 3Model 3
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Tesla Model 3
- Rivian R1T
- Tesla Model 3
- Ahead by
- $37,500
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Where the numbers come from
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