0-60 mph
TieRivian R1T
2.6 sec
Cybertruck
2.6 sec
Electric pickup comparison
Rivian R1T vs Tesla Cybertruck 0-60 comparison
The 2026 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor and Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast both reach 60 mph in 2.6 seconds in Car and Driver testing. The tie breaks after 60: the newer R1T reaches 100 mph and the quarter mile sooner.
Rivian R1T2.6 sec0-60 mph tested
Cybertruck2.6 sec0-60 mph tested
0-60 resultTiesame recorded time
Beyond 60 mph
Dead heat to 60, Rivian ahead beyond it
Both trucks record 2.6 seconds to 60 mph. The 2026 R1T Quad-Motor reaches 100 mph 0.9 second sooner, runs the quarter mile 0.4 second quicker at a 9 mph higher trap speed, and stops from 70 mph in 24 fewer feet.
0-100 mph
R1T by 0.9 secRivian R1T
6.0 sec
Cybertruck
6.9 sec
Quarter mile
R1T by 0.4 secRivian R1T
10.6 sec @ 128 mph
Cybertruck
11.0 sec @ 119 mph
70-0 mph braking
R1T by 24 ftRivian R1T
152 ft
Cybertruck
176 ft
Test sources2026 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor instrumented testTesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast instrumented testCurrent Tesla Cybertruck specifications
Different test dates and conditions limit perfect comparability. Longer bars indicate the stronger result within each row; lower time or shorter braking distance is better.
What this comparison shows
Use this page for a source-matched Rivian R1T versus Tesla Cybertruck acceleration comparison. Both 0-60 figures come from instrumented Car and Driver tests, while the beyond-60 and braking rows show where the two trucks separate.
This page is intentionally narrow: it compares the current 0-60 mph rows in the 0-60 Battle database, keeps the source type visible, and links each row back to the original source. It is a fast screening page, not a replacement for a full road test or manufacturer specification sheet.
| # | Vehicle | 0-60 | Body | Power | Drive | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rivian R1T2026 Quad-Motor Max Pack | 2.6 sec | Truck | EV | AWD | Tested - Car and Driver |
| 2 | Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast2024 Tri-motor AWD | 2.6 sec | Truck | EV | AWD | Tested - Car and Driver |
Quick take
This is a dead heat to 60 mph, not a meaningful win for either truck. The R1T's advantage appears after 60 mph and under braking, while ownership decisions still depend on towing, payload, range, charging, price, and service access.
Source notes
Rows on this page include 2 tested entries. Tested numbers usually carry the most context, but even a tested result can shift with tires, weather, road surface, battery state, fuel level, and launch procedure.
If two vehicles are within a few tenths of a second, treat them as close for everyday use unless the same publication tested both under similar conditions. A small 0-60 gap can be less important than braking, range, cargo space, tire cost, towing, fuel economy, or how easy the quick trim is to buy.
How to read these numbers
0-60 mph times can change with tire, temperature, state of charge, launch-control mode, surface, altitude, and whether rollout is included. This page is meant for quick comparison, with source links included so you can verify the exact trim and test method.
- Use the Source column to separate instrumented tests from manufacturer claims.
- Use the Body and Power columns to avoid comparing vehicles with totally different jobs.
- Open the full table if you need filters for make, origin, model year, or maximum 0-60 time.
Acceleration comparison FAQ
Which is quicker, the Rivian R1T or Tesla Cybertruck?
The tested 2026 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor and Cybertruck Cyberbeast tie at 2.6 seconds to 60 mph. The Rivian is quicker to 100 mph and through the quarter mile in the cited tests.
Are these manufacturer claims or tested times?
The comparison uses instrumented Car and Driver results for both trucks. Tesla also currently advertises 2.6 seconds for Cyberbeast with rollout subtracted.
Why can another R1T or Cybertruck be slower?
Trim, tires, battery state, temperature, road surface, launch mode, payload, and rollout treatment can change an acceleration result.