Chevrolet Silverado EV vs Rivian R1T
Two full-size pickups side by side: price, power, towing, payload and where each is sold.
The short version
- Price: the Silverado EV starts lower, $55,000 against $71,000 (23% less).
- Towing: the Silverado EV tows more, 5,670 kg against 4,990 kg (14% more).
- Payload: the Silverado EV carries more, 950 kg against 800 kg (19% more).
- Power: the R1T peaks higher, 1,025 hp against 760 hp (35% more).
- Powertrains: Silverado EV: EV. R1T: EV.
Side by side
| Pickup | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $55,000Best | $71,000 |
| Max power | 760 hp | 1,025 hpBest |
| Max towing | 5,670 kgBest | 4,990 kg |
| Max payload | 950 kgBest | 800 kg |
| Length | 5,920 mm | 5,514 mm |
| Bed length | — | 1,374 mm |
| Electric range | 793 km EPA | 676 km EPA |
| Safety ratings | NHTSA: 5 stars | IIHS: Top Safety Pick |
| Powertrain | EV | EV |
| Class | Full-size | Mid/full-size |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Engines / motors | Dual-motor, up to ~790 km (492 mi) range | Dual-, tri- or quad-motor, up to ~676 km (420 mi) range |
| Main markets | North America | North America |
| Maker | Chevrolet United States | Rivian United States |
Chevrolet
Best = lowest starting price; highest power, towing and payload. Approximate starting price in USD; specs are best-case maximums across trims.
Where each is sold
- Both are sold in United States, Canada.
Availability is compiled from makers’ public information as of November 2026. Launches and withdrawals can take a while to show up here, and trims differ by country. Prices are approximate starting prices converted to US dollars, not local list prices.