Ram 2500 vs Rivian R1T

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Ram 2500

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2026 Rivian R1T

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Overview

Spec	Ram 2500Tradesman	Rivian R1TDual Standard
Selected trim	Tradesman	Dual Standard
Body style	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	electric
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	1-speed direct drive
Engine type	gas	electric
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Ram 2500Tradesman	Rivian R1TDual Standard
MSRP	$46,485 (best)	$70,990
Lowest listing price	$24,003 (best)	—
Median listing price	$64,345 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$98,072 (best)	—
For sale now	32 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Ram 2500Tradesman	Rivian R1TDual Standard
Combined MPGe	—	79 MPGe (best)
Electric range	—	258 mi (best)
Battery capacity	—	106 kWh (best)
240V charge time	—	9.5 hr (best)
Fuel tank	32 gal (best)	—

Performance

Spec	Ram 2500Tradesman	Rivian R1TDual Standard
Horsepower	405 hp	533 hp (best)
Torque	429 lb-ft	610 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	6.4 L (best)	—
Cylinders	V8	—

Size & capability

Spec	Ram 2500Tradesman	Rivian R1TDual Standard
Seating	3 seats	5 seats (best)
Doors	2	4 (best)
Cargo volume	—	21.6 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	—	7,700 lbs (best)
Payload	—	1,984 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	13 in (best)	—
Wheelbase	140.5 in (best)	135.8 in
Length	232 in (best)	217.1 in
Width	79.4 in	82 in (best)
Height	78 in	78.2 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Ram 2500Tradesman	Rivian R1TDual Standard
NHTSA overall	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side pole	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Rollover	3 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Open recalls (YMM scope)	6	None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Ram 2500	Rivian R1T
1	Tradesman $46,485 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Dual Standard $70,990 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Tradesman $50,105 MSRP	Dual $77,990 MSRP
3	Tradesman $50,305 MSRP	Dual $84,990 MSRP
4	Tradesman $49,415 MSRP	Tri $100,990 MSRP
5	Tradesman $53,035 MSRP	Quad $115,990 MSRP
6	Tradesman $53,235 MSRP	Quad Launch Edition $119,990 MSRP
7	Big Horn $50,235 MSRP	—
8	Big Horn $53,855 MSRP	—
9	Big Horn $54,055 MSRP	—
10	Big Horn $53,165 MSRP	—
11	Big Horn $56,785 MSRP	—
12	Big Horn $56,985 MSRP	—
13	Lone Star $50,235 MSRP	—
14	Lone Star $53,855 MSRP	—
15	Lone Star $54,055 MSRP	—
16	Lone Star $53,165 MSRP	—
17	Lone Star $56,785 MSRP	—
18	Lone Star $56,985 MSRP	—
19	Black Express $52,600 MSRP	—
20	Black Express $52,800 MSRP	—
21	Black Express $55,530 MSRP	—
22	Black Express $55,730 MSRP	—
23	Warlock $56,030 MSRP	—
24	Laramie $61,940 MSRP	—
25	Laramie $62,140 MSRP	—
26	Laramie $64,870 MSRP	—
27	Laramie $65,070 MSRP	—
28	Laramie $79,380 MSRP	—
29	Rebel $69,385 MSRP	—
30	Power Wagon $72,880 MSRP	—
31	Limited $73,950 MSRP	—
32	Limited $74,240 MSRP	—
33	Limited $76,880 MSRP	—
34	Limited $77,170 MSRP	—
35	Limited $91,680 MSRP	—
36	Limited Longhorn $73,950 MSRP	—
37	Limited Longhorn $74,240 MSRP	—
38	Limited Longhorn $76,880 MSRP	—
39	Limited Longhorn $77,170 MSRP	—
40	Limited Longhorn $91,680 MSRP	—