Comparison
Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Rivian R1T
RWD Extended vs Premium Long Range, 22in wheels: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Rivian R1T 420 mi vs 320 mi
Best value Ford Mustang Mach-E $45,345 vs $86,990
Faster charging Ford Mustang Mach-E 45 min vs 47 min
5-yr energy Ford Mustang Mach-E $4,750 vs $6,000
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Rivian R1T
420 mi vs 320 mi
Value winner
Ford Mustang Mach-E
$142/mi vs $207/mi
Charging winner
Ford Mustang Mach-E
45 min vs 47 min
Efficiency winner
Ford Mustang Mach-E
307 Wh/mi vs 388 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R1T
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Rivian R1T
4.5 s vs 5.4 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Ford Mustang Mach-E | Rivian R1T |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | RWD Extended | Premium Long Range, 22in wheels |
| MSRP (USD) | $45,345 (better) | $86,990 |
| Range | 320 mi | 420 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 307 Wh/mi • 3.26 mi/kWh (better) | 388 Wh/mi • 2.58 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 92 kWh | 140 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | Truck |
| DC max | 150 kW | 220 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW | 12 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 45 min (better) | 47 min |
| Roadtrip score | 59.8 | 72.2 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 70 mi | 81 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 142 $/mi (better) | 207 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 5.4 s | 4.5 s (better) |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 125 mph (better) |
| Cargo | 14 cu ft | 62 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 1,653 lb | 11,023 lb (better) |
Pick the Ford Mustang Mach-E if…
- You want the lower price: $45,345 vs $86,990 to start, $41,645 less.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,750 vs $6,000 in energy over 5 years.
Pick the Rivian R1T if…
- You drive long days: 420 vs 320 miles of rated range.
- You haul gear: 62 vs 14 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You tow: rated for 11,023 lb vs 1,653 lb.
5-year energy cost: Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Rivian R1T
| Charging mix | Ford Mustang Mach-E | Rivian R1T |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 307 Wh/mi | 388 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,500 | $4,400 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,750 | $6,000 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,800 | $12,400 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | Rivian R1T | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 218 mi | 286 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 190 mi | 250 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 1 |
| Time spent charging | about 90 min | about 45 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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