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Rivian R1T: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
In model year 2026 the Rivian R1T is rated at 87 MPGe combined, the most efficient of the 21 standard pickup trucks rated that year.
- 87MPGe combined1st of 21 in class
- $850a year in fuel1st of 21 in class
- 0g/mile CO2
Where it stands
The standard pickup trucks rated for 2026 run from 19 to 87 MPGe, with a median of 22 MPGe.
Across every class it is 53rd of 66 electric models, in the bottom quarter.
In its class, just behind it is the Tesla Cybertruck at 79 MPGe.
Electric models use no fuel and have no tailpipe CO2. Efficiency is given in MPGe, the miles driven on 33.7 kilowatt-hours of electricity, which is the energy in one gallon of gasoline. The annual cost is electricity at $0.15 per kWh.
Fuel cost and CO2
The file prices the fuel for its most efficient version at about $850 a year, assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and electricity at $0.15 per kWh. That is $2,350 less than the standard pickup trucks median of $3,200.
It has no tailpipe emissions, so the CO2 column is zero; the emissions from making the electricity are not part of this figure.
Rated versions
It does better in town than on the road: 93 in the city against 80 on the highway, a gap of 13. 25 versions are rated for 2026. The most efficient, R1T Dual Max (22in): electric motor, Automatic (A1), part-time 4WD, gets 87 MPGe; the least efficient listed, R1T Quad Max (20in AT): electric motor, Automatic (A1), 4WD, gets 67 MPGe, a gap of 20 MPGe. With the file's assumptions that gap is worth about $300 a year in fuel.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1T Dual Max (22in): electric motor, Automatic (A1), part-time 4WD | 87 | 93 | 80 | $850 | 0 | 420 |
| R1T Performance Dual Max (22in): electric motor, Automatic (A1), part-time 4WD | 87 | 93 | 80 | $850 | 0 | 420 |
| R1T Dual Large (22in): electric motor, Automatic (A1), 4WD | 85 | 94 | 77 | $900 | 0 | 329 |
| R1T Dual Standard (22in): electric motor, Automatic (A1), part-time 4WD | 85 | 92 | 77 | $900 | 0 | 270 |
| R1T Performance Dual Large (22in): electric motor, Automatic (A1), 4WD | 85 | 94 | 77 | $900 | 0 | 329 |
| R1T Dual Large Plus (22in): electric motor, Automatic (A1), 4WD | 82 | 89 | 75 | $900 | 0 | 330 |
| R1T Performance Dual Large Plus (22in): electric motor, Automatic (A1), 4WD | 82 | 89 | 75 | $900 | 0 | 330 |
| R1T Dual Max (20in): electric motor, Automatic (A1), part-time 4WD | 80 | 86 | 74 | $950 | 0 | 380 |
| R1T Performance Dual Max (20in): electric motor, Automatic (A1), part-time 4WD | 80 | 86 | 74 | $950 | 0 | 380 |
| R1T Dual Large (20in): electric motor, Automatic (A1), 4WD | 79 | 85 | 72 | $950 | 0 | 300 |
| R1T Dual Standard (20in): electric motor, Automatic (A1), part-time 4WD | 79 | 85 | 72 | $950 | 0 | 258 |
| R1T Performance Dual Large (20in): electric motor, Automatic (A1), 4WD | 79 | 85 | 72 | $950 | 0 | 300 |
| R1T All-Terrain Dual Max (20in): electric motor, Automatic (A1), part-time 4WD | 78 | 82 | 73 | $950 | 0 | 370 |
| R1T All-Terrain Performance Dual Max (20in): electric motor, Automatic (A1), part-time 4WD | 78 | 82 | 73 | $950 | 0 | 370 |
| R1T Dual Large Plus (20in): electric motor, Automatic (A1), 4WD | 78 | 85 | 72 | $950 | 0 | 317 |
| R1T Performance Dual Large Plus (20in): electric motor, Automatic (A1), 4WD | 78 | 85 | 72 | $950 | 0 | 317 |
| R1T All-Terrain Dual Large (20in): electric motor, Automatic (A1), 4WD | 76 | 82 | 70 | $1,000 | 0 | 289 |
| R1T All-Terrain Performance Dual Large (20in): electric motor, Automatic (A1), 4WD | 76 | 82 | 70 | $1,000 | 0 | 289 |
| R1T Quad Max (22in): electric motor, Automatic (A1), 4WD | 76 | 80 | 71 | $1,000 | 0 | 374 |
| R1T Tri Max (22in): electric motor, Automatic (A1), 4WD | 76 | 81 | 70 | $1,000 | 0 | 371 |
| R1T All-Terrain Dual Large Plus (20in): electric motor, Automatic (A1), 4WD | 72 | 76 | 67 | $1,050 | 0 | 292 |
| R1T All-Terrain Performance Dual Large Plus (20in): electric motor, Automatic (A1), 4WD | 72 | 76 | 67 | $1,050 | 0 | 292 |
| R1T Quad Max (22in UHP): electric motor, Automatic (A1), 4WD | 71 | 75 | 67 | $1,050 | 0 | 338 |
| R1T All-Terrain Tri Max (20in): electric motor, Automatic (A1), 4WD | 68 | 72 | 63 | $1,100 | 0 | 329 |
| R1T Quad Max (20in AT): electric motor, Automatic (A1), 4WD | 67 | 71 | 63 | $1,150 | 0 | 325 |
Year by year
The Rivian R1T is in the data for 5 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Its best combined rating went from 70 in 2022 to 87 MPGe in 2026, up 17 MPGe. The number of rated versions grew from 1 to 25. Fuel cost for the best version is $850 in the latest data against $1,100 in 2022, although the file applies today's fuel prices to every model year, so that change comes from the rating, not from prices.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 | 87 | 67 | $850 | 0 | 22 |
| 2025 | 22 | 87 | 68 | $850 | 0 | 22.5 |
| 2024 | 24 | 84 | 63 | $900 | 0 | 22 |
| 2023 | 7 | 78 | 64 | $950 | 0 | 22 |
| 2022 | 1 | 70 | 70 | $1,100 | 0 | 22 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado Electric | Electric | 70 | $1,100 | 2026 |
| Chevrolet Silverado Diesel | Diesel | 25 | $3,850 | 2026 |
| Ford F150 Hybrid | Hybrid | 24 | $2,800 | 2026 |
| Ford Ranger | Gasoline | 23 | $2,900 | 2026 |
| Toyota Tacoma Hybrid | Hybrid | 23 | $2,900 | 2026 |
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Rankings: Standard pickup trucks, Electric.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.