Rivian R1T
$99,900
Rating: 4.8/10
Rivian R1T
$99,900
Tesla Model Y
$47,990 – $48,990
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Rivian R1T vs Tesla Model Y. Tesla Model Y offers the strongest value on price. Rivian R1T leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Rivian R1T
Best Value
Tesla Model Y
Fuel Economy
Tesla Model Y
Performance
Rivian R1T
Tesla Model Y
$47,990 – $48,990
Rating: 4.7/10
| Specification |
Rivian R1T |
Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Rivian | Tesla |
| Model | R1T | Model Y |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | Ev | Ev |
| Body Style | Pickup | Compact Crossover SUV |
| Current Price | $99,900 | $47,990 – $48,990 |
| MSRP | $99,900 | $48,990 |
| Dealer Price | $99,900 | $47,990 |
| Engine | Tri-Motor Electric | Dual Motor AWD |
| Horsepower | 850 hp | 384 hp (est.) |
| Torque | 1,103 lb-ft | Instant electric torque |
| 0–60 mph | 2.9 sec (0-60 mph) | 4.6 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 130 mph | 135 mph |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Mileage / MPG | 89 MPGe combined | 117 MPGe combined (EPA est.) |
| Range (EV) | 371 miles EPA est. | 330 miles EPA (Long Range AWD est.) |
| Emissions | 0 g/mi | 0 g/mi |
| Battery | Max Pack | Approx. 75 kWh (usable, est.) |
| Charging | Up to 220 kW DC | 250 kW DC peak (Supercharger V3) |
| Expert Rating | 4.8/10 | 4.7/10 |
| Community Reviews | 0 | 2240 |
| Performance Score | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| Comfort Score | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Safety Score | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Fuel Economy Score | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Technology Score | 8.8 | 9.5 |
| Value Score | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Pros | Excellent performance; Long range; Premium cabin; Strong towing; OTA updates | Excellent EPA range for the class; Access to Tesla Supercharger network; Quick acceleration and smooth EV driving; Spaci... |
| Cons | Expensive; Limited service network; Heavy; Charging speed trails some rivals | Minimalist interior may not suit all buyers; Ride can feel firm on larger wheels; Build quality can vary by production b... |