Rivian R1T vs Tesla Cybertruck: 0–60 and Quarter-Mile Comparison
This comparison looks at verified acceleration results for the Rivian R1T and Tesla Cybertruck, covering 0–60 mph times, quarter-mile times, and broader acceleration comparisons across available tests. The page draws on 16 tested examples for the Rivian and 7 for the Tesla, giving useful context beyond a single headline run.
On the quickest production 0–60 mph result, the two trucks are tied at 2.5 seconds. Quarter-mile performance separates them more clearly: the fastest production R1T ran 10.4 seconds, while the fastest production Cybertruck posted 11.0 seconds. Median 0–60 results also favor the R1T, at 3.2 seconds versus 3.7 seconds for the Cybertruck, showing a gap in the broader set of recorded tests.
The latest shared model year with verified data is 2025, which can help when comparing newer configurations alongside the full year ranges represented here. Use the tables below to dig into specific trims, test sources, and individual runs, especially if you want to compare how a standout 0–60 pass aligns with quarter-mile results for each truck.
R1T Fastest 0–60
2.50sec
2025
Quad Ascend (4'6.1" Bed)(22" Wheels Max Pack)
Cybertruck Fastest 0–60
2.50sec
2024
Beast Foundation Series (5'11.84" Bed)(20" Wheels)
0–60 Winner
Tie
Tests in Database
23
16 + 7
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Category Winners: R1T vs Cybertruck
The Rivian R1T leads 4–0 across 6 performance categories, with the Tesla Cybertruck taking none.
| Category | Rivian R1T | Tesla Cybertruck |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest production 0–60 | 2.50s Tie | 2.50s Tie |
| Fastest production ¼ mile | 10.40s Winner | 11.00s |
| Fastest overall 0–60 | 2.50s Tie | 2.50s Tie |
| Fastest overall ¼ mile | 10.40s Winner | 11.00s |
| Median production 0–60 | 3.20s Winner | 3.70s |
| Median production ¼ mile | 11.75s Winner | 12.30s |
| Category wins | 4 | 0 |
🏆 Overall Winner: Rivian R1T
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All-Time Production Records
Production vehicles onlyThe Rivian R1T and Tesla Cybertruck are identically matched on production 0–60, both recording 2.50s.
Fastest Production 0–60
R1T
2.50s
2025 · Quad Ascend (4'6.1" Bed)(22" Wheels Max Pack)
Cybertruck
2.50s
2024 · Beast Foundation Series (5'11.84" Bed)(20" Wheels)
Identical times
Fastest Production ¼ Mile
R1T
10.40s
2025 · 128.6 mph
Cybertruck
11.00s
2024 · 119.0 mph
0.60s difference
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Fastest Overall Results
Includes modified and non-production vehiclesAcross all tests, the Rivian R1T and Tesla Cybertruck share an identical overall best of 2.50s.
Fastest Overall 0–60
R1T
2.50s
2025 · Quad Ascend (4'6.1" Bed)(22" Wheels Max Pack)
Cybertruck
2.50s
2024 · Beast Foundation Series (5'11.84" Bed)(20" Wheels)
Fastest Overall ¼ Mile
R1T
10.40s
2025 · 128.6 mph
Cybertruck
11.00s
2024 · 119.0 mph
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Typical Production Performance
Medians and averages across all production testsOn a typical production run, the Rivian R1T reaches 60 mph in 3.20s — 0.50s quicker than the Tesla Cybertruck's median of 3.70s.
| Metric | Rivian R1T | Tesla Cybertruck |
|---|---|---|
| Median 0–60 | 3.20s | 3.70s |
| Average 0–60 | 3.21s | 3.60s |
| Median ¼ Mile | 11.75s | 12.30s |
| Average ¼ Mile | 11.74s | 12.21s |
| Sample (0–60) | 16 | 7 |
Median is preferred over average — it is less influenced by extreme outlier tests. Averages include all production runs on record.
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Latest Available Results
| Metric | Rivian R1T | Tesla Cybertruck |
|---|---|---|
| Latest tested year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Best 0–60 that year |
2.50s
Quad Ascend (4'6.1" Bed)(22" Wheels Max Pack) |
6.10s
Long Range (5'11.84" Bed)(20" Wheels) |
| Best ¼ mile that year | 10.40s | 14.80s |
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Overlapping Model Years (2024–2025)
2 shared tested yearsRestricted to the 2 years both models overlapped (2024–2025), the Rivian R1T held a 0.90s median 0–60 advantage over the Tesla Cybertruck.
Median 0–60 · 2024–2025 era only
R1T
2.80s
5 production runs
Cybertruck
3.70s
7 production runs
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Data Coverage
The Rivian R1T has 16 tests spanning 2022–2025, while the Tesla Cybertruck has 7 tests from 2024–2025.
| Metric | Rivian R1T | Tesla Cybertruck |
|---|---|---|
| Total tests | 16 | 7 |
| Production tests | 16 | 7 |
| Earliest tested year | 2022 | 2024 |
| Latest tested year | 2025 | 2025 |
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Methodology
All 0–60 and quarter-mile results are sourced from independently published road tests by reputable automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed times are not included. When multiple publications test the same vehicle, each run is listed separately. Production and non-production results are clearly distinguished throughout. Fastest 0–60 and fastest quarter-mile records are treated as independent measurements and may come from different tests, trims, or sources.