Ram 1500 vs Tesla Cybertruck
The Tesla Cybertruck is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 82 mpg combined versus 26 mpg for the Ram 1500, a 56 mpg advantage and costs about $1,750 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Tesla Cybertruck leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Ram 1500
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 142 configurations
2025–2026
Tesla Cybertruck
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 6 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Ram 1500 | Tesla Cybertruck |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 26 mpg | 82 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 23 mpg | 93 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 33 mpg | 72 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,650 | $900 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 384 g/mi | Not available |
| Engines offered | Mild Hybrid, SIDI, 5.7, 6.2 | Not available |
| Transmissions | Automatic 8-spd, Automatic 6-spd | Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrains | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular, Premium, Midgrade | Electricity |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2025–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 142 | 6 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
1500 vs Cybertruck: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Ram 1500 or the Tesla Cybertruck?
The Tesla Cybertruck is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 82 mpg combined versus 26 mpg for the Ram 1500, a 56 mpg advantage and costs about $1,750 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Tesla Cybertruck runs about $900 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,650 for the Ram 1500 — a difference of roughly $1,750 per year.
What engines do the 1500 and Cybertruck offer?
Ram 1500: Mild Hybrid, SIDI, 5.7, 6.2. Tesla Cybertruck: no engine data on record.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Ram 1500 and the Tesla Cybertruck as Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, so they compete directly.
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