Rivian’s R1T Quad Motor equipped with the Max Pack has delivered supercar-level acceleration in independent testing, underscoring the rapid performance gains achieved by high-power electric pickup trucks.
According to results published by Car and Driver, the electric truck accelerated from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 2.6 seconds, matching the figure recorded for the Tesla Cybertruck and placing it in the performance territory of high-end sports cars. The Rivian sustained its advantage at higher speeds, pulling ahead of the Cybertruck above 60 mph and extending the gap through the quarter-mile mark.
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In the same test, the R1T completed the quarter mile in 10.6 seconds at a trap speed of 128 mph (206 km/h), representing a substantial improvement over the previous-generation quad-motor variant. The result positions the 7,000-pound-plus electric pickup among the quickest production vehicles currently on sale, regardless of body style.
The performance is generated by a quad-motor drivetrain producing 1,025 horsepower (764 kW) and 1,198 lb-ft (1,625 Nm) of torque. For comparison, the Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray hybrid, which pairs a V8 engine with an electric motor for a combined 655 horsepower, posts a similar 0–60 mph time but converges with the Rivian only at the end of the quarter mile.
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Gasoline-powered performance vehicles trail the Rivian on straight-line acceleration. The Ford F-150 Raptor R requires about 3.6 seconds to reach 60 mph, while the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray does so in roughly 2.8 seconds and the Porsche 911 GT3 RS in about 2.7 seconds under testing conditions.
The results highlight how electric drivetrains are reshaping performance benchmarks in segments traditionally dominated by internal combustion engines, including full-size pickup trucks.
