GMC Sierra 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 Sierra EV starts lower, $62,000 against $71,000 (13% less).
- Towing: the R1T tows more, 4,990 kg against 4,310 kg (16% more).
- Payload: the R1T carries more, 800 kg against 790 kg (1% more).
- Power: the R1T peaks higher, 1,025 hp against 760 hp (35% more).
- Powertrains: Sierra EV: EV. R1T: EV.
Side by side
| Pickup | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $62,000Best | $71,000 |
| Max power | 760 hp | 1,025 hpBest |
| Max towing | 4,310 kg | 4,990 kgBest |
| Max payload | 790 kg | 800 kgBest |
| Length | 5,929 mm | 5,514 mm |
| Bed length | 1,793 mmBest | 1,374 mm |
| Electric range | 660 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 ~740 km (460 mi) range | Dual-, tri- or quad-motor, up to ~676 km (420 mi) range |
| Main markets | North America | North America |
| Maker | GMC United States | Rivian United States |
GMC
Best = lowest starting price; highest power, towing and payload. Approximate starting price in USD; specs are best-case maximums across trims.
Tests of the two together
Comparison · 2024 · United States · with GMC Sierra EV · Watch on YouTube
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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.