2026 Rivian R1T Performance Dual Max (22in)

The CarCody take

The 2026 Rivian R1T Performance Dual Max (22in) is a standard-size 4WD electric pickup. Its EPA range is 420 miles, with combined efficiency of 87 MPGe and energy use of 38.84 kWh per 100 miles. EPA estimates annual electricity cost at $850. A full charge at 240 volts takes 15 hours.

Who it suits. Pickup buyers prioritizing long EPA range Drivers with dependable 240-volt charging Electric-truck shoppers comparing 4WD models

What it is

This 2026 Rivian R1T is a pickup in the EPA’s Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class. It uses electricity and part-time 4-Wheel Drive with an automatic transmission.

Its listed engine is a 264 kW ACPM unit. The defining EPA figure is 420 miles of range on a full charge.

The numbers

The R1T returns 87 MPGe combined. That figure puts city and highway driving into one efficiency number for comparing electric vehicles.

Energy use is 38.84 kWh per 100 miles. The 420-mile EPA range describes how far it can travel before recharging under the EPA test cycle.

What it costs to run

EPA estimates $850 a year for electricity. Your actual bill will change with local electric rates and how much you drive, but this is the official annual running-cost estimate.

At a 240-volt connection, charging time is listed as 15 hours.

How it compares

The R1T’s 420-mile rating gives it a clear place in an electric-pickup comparison, while 87 MPGe shows its combined energy efficiency.

The available facts here do not include another model’s figures, so they do not support a claim that this R1T uses less energy or travels farther than a specific rival.

Who it suits

This truck suits a buyer who wants a pickup body, part-time 4WD and a long EPA range for electric driving. The 420-mile estimate can reduce the number of charging stops on long trips compared with shorter-range EVs.

It also fits drivers who can plan around a 15-hour charge at 240 volts and who want an EPA annual electricity estimate of $850.

Trade-offs

The range is substantial, but the listed 240-volt charge time is long at 15 hours. Charging access and timing matter for regular use.

Its combined energy use is 38.84 kWh per 100 miles, and the EPA class is a standard pickup truck with part-time 4WD. Those figures describe the efficiency and drivetrain choices rather than a small-car energy profile.

Verdict

Choose this R1T when a 420-mile EPA estimate is central to your pickup decision. Its electric powertrain pairs that distance with 87 MPGe and an $850 annual fuel-cost estimate, while part-time 4WD keeps it in the standard 4WD pickup category.

The main planning issue is charging: a 240-volt session is rated at 15 hours. If that schedule works at home or at your regular charging location, the numbers point to a long-range electric truck. If frequent quick turnarounds are essential, the stated charge time deserves careful consideration.