2026 Rivian R1T vs 2026 Toyota Tundra
The Rivian R1T wins clearly, 97.6 to 67.7, on fuel & range, safety, performance.
2026 Rivian R1T
The 2026 Rivian R1T is sold in the U.S. as a electric large pickup truck with 25 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the R1T Dual Max (22in), i…
2026 Toyota Tundra
The 2026 Toyota Tundra is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large pickup truck with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tundra Hybri…
2026 Rivian R1T
Clear winThe Rivian R1T wins clearly, 97.6 to 67.7, on fuel & range, safety, performance.
| Category · weight | 2026 Rivian R1Toverall 97.6 | 2026 Toyota Tundraoverall 67.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 28.3 |
| Safetyw 4 | 93.5 | 78.5 |
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 100 |
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 73 |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 97.6 | 67.7 |
Rivian R1T: model-level data · Toyota Tundra: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPRivian R1T
Top recalls
- highExterior Lighting26V508000 · 3,829 vehicles
Toyota Tundra
Top recalls
- minorEquipment26V433000 · 1 vehicles
- minorEquipment26V179000 · 8,230 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Rivian R1T | Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | R1T Dual Max (22in) | Tundra Hybrid 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 87 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $850 | $2,850 |
| EV range | 420 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Rivian R1T or the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
The Rivian R1T wins clearly, 97.6 to 67.7, on fuel & range, safety, performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Rivian R1T scores 97.6 and the 2026 Toyota Tundra 67.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Rivian R1T or the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
2026 Rivian R1T: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. 2026 Toyota Tundra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.