Ram 3500 vs Rivian R1T

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

Vehicles

2026 Ram 3500

Trim

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2026 Rivian R1T

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Overview

Spec	Ram 3500Tradesman	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 3500Tradesman	Rivian R1TDual Standard
MSRP	$46,570 (best)	$70,990
Lowest listing price	$70,195 (best)	—
Median listing price	$73,595 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$91,130 (best)	—
For sale now	15 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Ram 3500Tradesman	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 3500Tradesman	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 3500Tradesman	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	11.2 in (best)	—
Wheelbase	140 in (best)	135.8 in
Length	232 in (best)	217.1 in
Width	79.4 in	82 in (best)
Height	77.8 in	78.2 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Ram 3500Tradesman	Rivian R1TDual Standard
Open recalls (YMM scope)	4	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 3500	Rivian R1T
1	Tradesman $46,570 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Dual Standard $70,990 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Tradesman $50,190 MSRP	Dual $77,990 MSRP
3	Tradesman $50,390 MSRP	Dual $84,990 MSRP
4	Tradesman $49,500 MSRP	Tri $100,990 MSRP
5	Tradesman $53,120 MSRP	Quad $115,990 MSRP
6	Tradesman $53,320 MSRP	Quad Launch Edition $119,990 MSRP
7	Big Horn $49,895 MSRP	—
8	Big Horn $53,515 MSRP	—
9	Big Horn $53,715 MSRP	—
10	Big Horn $52,825 MSRP	—
11	Big Horn $56,445 MSRP	—
12	Big Horn $56,645 MSRP	—
13	Lone Star $49,895 MSRP	—
14	Lone Star $53,515 MSRP	—
15	Lone Star $53,715 MSRP	—
16	Lone Star $52,825 MSRP	—
17	Lone Star $56,445 MSRP	—
18	Lone Star $56,645 MSRP	—
19	Laramie $61,805 MSRP	—
20	Laramie $62,005 MSRP	—
21	Laramie $64,735 MSRP	—
22	Laramie $64,935 MSRP	—
23	Laramie $78,845 MSRP	—
24	Limited $74,820 MSRP	—
25	Limited $75,020 MSRP	—
26	Limited $77,750 MSRP	—
27	Limited $77,950 MSRP	—
28	Limited $91,860 MSRP	—
29	Limited Longhorn $74,820 MSRP	—
30	Limited Longhorn $75,020 MSRP	—
31	Limited Longhorn $77,750 MSRP	—
32	Limited Longhorn $77,950 MSRP	—
33	Limited Longhorn $91,860 MSRP	—