Compare 2026 R1T Dual Large and Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD EPA records, energy use, cargo checks, charging access and ownership scenarios.
Research by Electric Truck Owners Editorial. Reviewed 2026-10-31.
Document research and original analysis. We have not road-tested these trucks. The selected model years and dated base prices are not current availability or used asking prices.
R1T or Cybertruck: start with your cargo and routine
Shortlist the R1T when its gear-tunnel and bed arrangement solve a real storage need; shortlist the Cybertruck when its covered-bed layout and controls work better for your own cargo and passengers. Demonstrate those features on the actual truck. This comparison is document research, so it does not award ride-quality, off-road or reliability wins we have not measured.
The table uses a 2026 R1T Dual Large with 22-inch wheels and a 2026 Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD. They are EPA certification configurations, not interchangeable retail equipment lists. Rivian now uses different 2027 trim naming, while Tesla manuals distinguish Cybertruck versions. Do not transfer a new model page’s features onto one of these earlier records.
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Fields unavailable for every selection are omitted; individual gaps are marked. Range cells show their rating basis. Maximum towing requires the stated equipment; it is not the rating of every vehicle in a trim. MSRP/list prices are dated U.S. base prices before destination, taxes, fees, options, and incentives; see each price’s publication date and notes.
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2026 R1T · Dual Large (22in)2026 Cybertruck · Dual Motor AWD
Selected model years and configurations. Every published numeric value links to its source.
Specification
2026 · RivianR1TDual Large (22in)EPA configuration
2026 · TeslaCybertruckDual Motor AWDEPA configuration
Model year
2026
2026
DrivetrainDiffers
4-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Base MSRP / list price (USD)Differs
$79,990U.S. manufacturer vehicle price · September 2026The manufacturer example names a 2026 R1T Dual Large with 22-inch Sport Bright wheels, LA Silver paint, and Black Mountain interior. Other wheel/paint/interior choices can cost more. The expired lease promotion is not offered here and no lease bonus is deducted. Excludes destination, taxes, title, registration, dealer/order fees, and optional equipment. Before incentives; this is a dated published price, not a live quote or availability claim.Source ↗
$74,990U.S. manufacturer vehicle price · checked October 2026Price is for Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive, not Premium All-Wheel Drive. Destination and order fees are additional. No fuel savings, tax credits, referral benefits, or discounts are deducted. Excludes destination, taxes, title, registration, dealer/order fees, and optional equipment. Before incentives; this is a dated published price, not a live quote or availability claim.Source ↗
7,700 lbManufacturer maximum; weight-distributing hitch requiredRivian identifies Gen 2 R1T (2025+) with Dual motors and the Large battery at 7,700 lb. Without a weight-distributing hitch, the limit is 5,000 lb. Respect the individual vehicle, payload, hitch and tongue-weight limits; the 11,000 lb Max-battery rating does not apply.Source ↗
7,500 lbManufacturer maximum; Dual Motor AWD, 18- or 20-inch wheelsTesla lists 7,500 lb towing and 750 lb maximum tongue weight for Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive on either listed wheel size. The 11,000 lb Premium AWD/Cyberbeast rating does not apply. Passengers and cargo can reduce the allowable trailer load.Source ↗
DC peak charging powerDiffers
Not available
325 kWManufacturer peak Supercharging power; Dual Motor AWDVerified in Tesla’s Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive specification tab, separately from Premium AWD and Cyberbeast. This is a peak, not average charging power or a guaranteed charging time; compatible equipment and battery conditions matter.Source ↗
EPA 240 V charge-time estimate
12 hoursEPA 240 V charge-time estimateTest configuration; not a universal home charging time.Source ↗
12 hoursEPA 240 V charge-time estimateTest configuration; not a universal home charging time.Source ↗
Source checked
2026-10-29
2026-10-29
Configuration notes and source details
2026 Rivian R1T · Dual Large (22in)
This is an EPA configuration label, which may cover multiple retail trims. Wheel, tire, and equipment differences matter. A record does not confirm current retail availability.
This is an EPA configuration label, which may cover multiple retail trims. Wheel, tire, and equipment differences matter. A record does not confirm current retail availability.
These records show 329 EPA-rated miles for the R1T and 325 for the Cybertruck. That small rated gap cannot establish which reaches your destination with more charge in wind, winter or while towing. Use the same charge window and look at the actual charging stops, rather than choosing on four miles in a laboratory-based rating.
Their EPA combined energy-use figures are also attached to these configurations and include charging losses. They support a repeatable energy-cost scenario, but not a promise about a particular motorway journey. Keep the wheel specification and measurement basis visible, and do not add another charging-loss allowance to EPA wall-energy consumption.
Charging and towing need different evidence
Rivian’s current guidance distinguishes 2022–2025 CCS-equipped vehicles from 2026-onward native NACS vehicles. Inspect the inlet and manufacturer-approved equipment instead of assuming an older R1T needs the same adapters as this 2026 example. Check site compatibility and session rules for both trucks; a shared connector does not create identical average charging power.
The reviewed manufacturer limits are 7,700 lb for the Gen 2 R1T Dual Large with a weight-distributing hitch and 7,500 lb for Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD. Rivian limits towing without that hitch to 5,000 lb. Neither model’s 11,000 lb variant maximum applies. Check individual loading limits and trailer-compatible charging separately.
Price the actual ownership choices
The dated vehicle-price examples are $79,990 for the R1T and $74,990 for the Cybertruck, before the exclusions shown in their sources. Rivian’s source preserves a vehicle price from a closed promotion; that promotion is not an active offer. A current seller quote may change the comparison substantially.
Request insurance and tire quotes for each actual candidate, confirm remaining coverage and ownership transfer, and inspect the fitted cargo equipment. Enter those real prices and your charging mix in the ownership calculator. A higher original price can be outweighed by condition or equipment, and a lower one can be outweighed by an unresolved inspection or charging-access problem.
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