by Impressive Speed Performance of the Electric Pickup
Electric vehicles have proven that they are not only economical but also incredibly fast. Rivian once again confirms this with its R1T Quad Motor Max Pack pickup, which weighs over 7000 pounds including the driver.
Independent Test Results
Recent tests demonstrate that this pickup is extremely fast. It is capable of competing on the drag strip with the 655 hp hybrid Corvette E-Ray, showing identical results.
Acceleration Details
According to Car and Driver, the pickup reaches 60 mph in 2.6 seconds—the same time as the Tesla Cybertruck. However, after this mark, Rivian pulls ahead of Tesla. At 70 mph, it is already leading, and at 100 mph, it is ahead by 0.9 seconds. In the quarter-mile distance, Rivian finishes in 10.6 seconds at a speed of 128 mph, while Tesla lags by 0.6 seconds despite its lower weight.
Power and Comparison
This level of performance is provided by a power of 1025 horsepower and a torque of 1198 pound-feet. For comparison, the hybrid Corvette E-Ray with a 6.2-liter V8 and an electric motor produces 655 hp and 594 pound-feet. Although the Corvette accelerates to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds, in the quarter-mile, Rivian catches up to it with the same final speed.
Advantage Over Gasoline Counterparts
Among internal combustion engine vehicles, very few can compete with the R1T. The Ford F-150 Raptor R requires 3.6 seconds to accelerate to 60 mph, the standard Corvette Stingray—2.8 seconds, and the Porsche 911 GT3 RS—2.7 seconds.
The Rivian R1T is capable of what only a few individual vehicles can do, besides the ability to tow over long distances without refueling or repair after minor damages.
Progress in the automotive industry has become particularly noticeable with the development of electric vehicles, which surpass even the imagination from the “Fast and Furious” franchise era. This pickup not only sets new speed standards but also demonstrates how technologies are changing perceptions of the capabilities of large vehicles. Its success may stimulate other manufacturers to further innovations in the field of electric vehicles, which could accelerate the transition to more eco-friendly transport without compromises in performance.
