Comparison
Chevrolet Silverado vs Rivian R1T
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Chevrolet Silverado 492 mi vs 420 mi
Best value Chevrolet Silverado $69,495 vs $102,190
Faster charging Chevrolet Silverado 44 min vs 47 min
Weighted profile Chevrolet Silverado 7.5 vs 3.5
Category winners
6 availableRange winner
Chevrolet Silverado
492 mi vs 420 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Silverado
$141/mi vs $243/mi
Charging winner
Chevrolet Silverado
44 min vs 47 min
Efficiency winner
Rivian R1T
388 Wh/mi vs 499 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R1T
167.1 utility index
Performance winner
Rivian R1T
4 s vs 5.5 s
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado | Rivian R1T |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | EV 8WT | Dual Max (22in) |
| MSRP (USD) | $69,495 | $102,190 |
| Range | 492 mi | 420 mi |
| Efficiency | 499 Wh/mi • 2 mi/kWh | 388 Wh/mi • 2.58 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 215 kWh | 143 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | Truck | Truck |
| DC max | 350 kW | 220 kW |
| AC max | 19 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 44 min | 47 min |
| Roadtrip score | 84 | 72.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 103 mi | 82 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 141 $/mi | 243 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 5.5 s | 4 s |
| Top speed | 106 mph | 125 mph |
| Cargo | 37 cu ft | 62 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 10,000 lb | 11,023 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Chevrolet Silverado if you want the longer rated range (492 mi vs 420 mi).
- Choose Chevrolet Silverado if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 44 min vs 47 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Chevrolet Silverado looks better ($141/mi vs $243/mi).
Weighted verdict
Chevrolet Silverado has the stronger weighted profile (7.5 vs 3.5).
Chevrolet Silverado7.5 Rivian R1T3.5 350 kW44 min 220 kW47 min
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