Rivian R1T vs Tesla Cybertruck
Two full-size pickups side by side: price, power, towing, payload and where each is sold.
The short version
- Price: the R1T starts lower, $71,000 against $80,000 (11% less).
- Towing: level, at 4,990 kg each.
- Payload: the Cybertruck carries more, 1,130 kg against 800 kg (41% more).
- Power: the R1T peaks higher, 1,025 hp against 845 hp (21% more).
- Powertrains: R1T: EV. Cybertruck: EV.
Side by side
| Pickup | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $71,000Best | $80,000 |
| Max power | 1,025 hpBest | 845 hp |
| Max towing | 4,990 kgBest | 4,990 kgBest |
| Max payload | 800 kg | 1,130 kgBest |
| Length | 5,514 mm | 5,683 mm |
| Bed length | 1,374 mm | 1,824 mmBest |
| Electric range | 676 km EPA | 523 km EPA |
| Safety ratings | IIHS: Top Safety Pick | IIHS: Top Safety Pick+ NHTSA: 5 stars |
| Powertrain | EV | EV |
| Class | Mid/full-size | Full-size |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Engines / motors | Dual-, tri- or quad-motor, up to ~676 km (420 mi) range | Dual- or tri-motor, up to ~523 km (325 mi) range |
| Main markets | North America | North America, Middle East, South Korea |
| Maker | Rivian United States | Tesla United States |
Rivian
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 Rivian R1T · Watch on YouTube
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Where each is sold
- Both are sold in United States, Canada.
- Only the Cybertruck: Mexico, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, South Korea.
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.