Rivian R1T vs Tesla Cybertruck: cost to own
Verdict, over 6 years
The Tesla Cybertruck costs about $7,648 less
That's $106 a month. Closest matching trims: same fuel and drive where possible.R1T Premium$3,337/moTrue cost
Cybertruck Premium All-Wheel Drive✓ $3,231/moTrue cost
2027 Rivian R1TClosest matching trim: R1T Premium
Sticker (MSRP)$144,990
+$32,539→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$177,529
+ running costs→↓− $50,136 resale
True cost$3,337/moA month to own, after resale
2026 Tesla CybertruckClosest matching trim: Cybertruck Premium All-Wheel Drive
Sticker (MSRP)$139,990
+$30,791→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$170,781
+ running costs→↓− $48,407 resale
True cost$3,231/moA month to own, after resale
Line by line
| Price | |||
| Sticker (MSRP) | $144,990 | ✓ $139,990 | Cybertruck by $5,000 |
| Freight and fees, before tax | $12,115 | ✓ $11,144 | Cybertruck by $971 |
| Sales tax (HST) | $20,424 | ✓ $19,647 | Cybertruck by $777 |
| Drive-away price | $177,529 | ✓ $170,781 | Cybertruck by $6,748 |
| Running costs, 6 years | |||
| Fuel or charging | ✓ $4,120 | $4,490 | R1T by $370 |
| Insurance (estimate) | $29,233 | ✓ $28,573 | Cybertruck by $660 |
| Maintenance (estimate) | ✓ $8,145 | $8,526 | R1T by $381 |
| Loan rate | 6.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Loan interest | $36,285 | ✓ $34,866 | Cybertruck by $1,419 |
| Lost return on your money | $34,986 | ✓ $33,684 | Cybertruck by $1,302 |
| Resale after 6 yrs | ✓ −$50,136 | −$48,407 | R1T by $1,729 |
| Total | |||
| True cost | $240,253 | ✓ $232,605 | Cybertruck by $7,648 |
| True cost a month | $3,337/mo | ✓ $3,231/mo | Cybertruck by $106 |
| You pay each month | $3,478/mo | ✓ $3,366/mo | Cybertruck by $112 |
| Practical | |||
| Fuel type | Electric | Electric | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | — |
| Carry-ons, 2 people | Open bed | Open bed | — |
| Towing, lb | 7,700 | ✓ 11,000 | — |
| Cargo behind row 2, litres | Not published | Not published | — |
| Range, km (winter about 70%) | ✓ 529 (370) | 523 (366) | — |
| Length | 5.51 m | — | — |
| Resale % after 6 yrs | 35% | 35% | — |
| US crash test | Not rated yet | ✓ 5★ | — |
Price
Sticker (MSRP)
Freight and fees, before tax
Sales tax (HST)
Drive-away price
Running costs, 6 years
Fuel or charging
Insurance (estimate)
Maintenance (estimate)
Loan rate
Loan interest
Lost return on your money
Resale after 6 yrs
Total
True cost
True cost a month
You pay each month
Practical
Fuel type
Seats
Carry-ons, 2 people
Towing, lb
Cargo behind row 2, litres
Range, km (winter about 70%)
Length
Resale % after 6 yrs
US crash test
✓ marks the better figure. Resale for both is typical for their type and brand (unless you lease). Their stickers differ by $5,000.