Toyota Tacoma EV vs Rivian R6

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thumb image Toyota Tacoma EV US$ 50,000
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thumb image Rivian R6 US$ 45,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Toyota Rivian
Model Tacoma EV R6
Vehicle Type Electric Midsize Pickup Truck Electric Pickup Truck
Trims Base (RWD), Dual-Motor AWD, TRD Pro EV (Expected) To be announced (expected multiple trims like Standard, Adventure, Max)
Release Date Late 2025 (showrooms), Pre-orders mid-2025 Expected 2026 (announcement in 2025)
Status Upcoming / Concept-to-production Upcoming / Not yet released
Made In TBA USA (Normal, Illinois plant)
Body Type Crew Cab / Double Cab Pickup Mid-size pickup truck
Vehicle Warranty TBA Expected 5 years / 60,000 miles (bumper-to-bumper), 8 years / 175,000 miles (battery & drivetrain)
Colors TBA (likely similar to current Tacoma palette) To be announced (likely similar to R1T & R2 palette)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Single-motor RWD (~250 hp) or Dual-motor AWD (~400 hp) Dual- and possibly Quad-Motor options
Horsepower RWD ~250 hp; AWD ~400 hp 400–600 hp (est.)
Torque RWD ~317 lb-ft; AWD >500 lb-ft 500–700 lb-ft (est.)
Acceleration TBA (est. <7 sec for 0-60) 3.5–4.5 seconds (depending on trim)
Top Speed TBA (conceptually ~115 mph estimate) 110–120 mph (est.)
Range 83 kWh ≈230 miles; 110 kWh ≈300 miles 270–350 miles (depending on battery & drivetrain)
Drivetrain RWD (base), AWD (dual-motor) AWD (standard), possible RWD base

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion Lithium-ion, Rivian-designed pack
Battery Capacity 83 kWh (base), 110 kWh (extended) 85 kWh (Standard) – ~110 kWh (Max)
Power Consumption ~3.5 mi/kWh 30–33 kWh / 100 miles (est.)
Battery Warranty TBA 8 years / 175,000 miles
Home Charging Speed TBA Up to 11.5 kW (240V Level 2)
Supercharging Speed 0–80% in 30 minutes Compatible with NACS (Tesla Supercharger) + Rivian Adventure Network
DC Fast Charging Speed TBA Up to 220 kW
Miles of Range added Per Hour TBA 25–30 miles (home), ~140–160 miles (fast charge in 20 min)
Charging Time 30 min to 80% (DC Fast) 8–10 hrs (home L2), 20–30 min (20–80% DC fast charge)
Charging Connector Type Likely CCS NACS (North American Charging Standard)
Home Charging Options Level 1 / Level 2 Wall charger, portable charger
Onboard Charger Power TBA 11.5 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length Slightly longer than current (~212.3 in) 200–210 in (smaller than R1T)
Width Slightly wider (current ~74.4 in) 80 in
Height TBA 72 in
Wheelbase Similar to current (127.4 in) 130–135 in
Ground Clearance Concept ≈10 Adjustable air suspension (8–12 in)
Cargo Space TBA 4.5–5 ft pickup bed + front trunk (frunk ~10 cu ft)
Curb Weight Likely >5,000 lbs 5,500–6,000 lbs
No. of Doors 4 4
Seating Capacity 5 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type 20-inch aerodynamic wheels (optional); concept off-road wheels 33–35 in tires Alloy wheels
Wheel Size 20 in (aero) / 33–35 in off-road 18"–20" (depending on trim)
Front Tire TBA All-terrain / all-season options
Rear Tire TBA All-terrain / all-season options

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering TBA (expected electric) Electric Power Steering
Transmission Single-speed Single-speed automatic (EV)
Turning Radius TBA 19–20 ft (est.)
Gear Box 1-speed N/A (EV direct drive)
Front Suspension TBA Independent double wishbone
Rear Suspension TBA Independent multi-link with air suspension

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot No (will include Toyota Safety Sense-style systems) Rivian Driver+ (hands-free assist)
Navigation System Yes (with touchscreen) Standard w/ over-the-air updates
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Climate Control Likely dual-zone automatic (expected) Dual-zone automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes (Apple/Android CarPlay) Yes
Over The Air Updates Expected Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes (phone-as-key, key fob)
Heated Steering Wheel TBA Yes
Panoramic Sunroof TBA Optional
Apple Car Play TBA Likely included (expected by 2026 models)
Android Auto Yes, wireless compatible Likely included
Touchscreen Likely 15-inch vertical (some sources mention) Large center touchscreen + digital driver display
WiFi & Hotspot Expected Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes (integrated media system)
No. Of Speakers JBL premium system (likely ~ JBL) 10–18 depending on trim

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative + Hydraulic Regenerative + hydraulic
Front Brakes Disc (expected) Disc
Rear Brakes Yes Disc
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags TBA 8+
Rear Seat Belt Yes Yes
Auto Parking sensors Front & Rear sensors Yes
Crash Sensor Yes (expected) Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes (parking assistance) Yes
Multiple Cameras 360° camera system 360° camera system
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor Yes Yes
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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