Can the 7,000-LB Rivian R1T Electric Truck Beat a Corvette Z06?

EVs vs Supercars, AgainWith electric vehicles like the Tesla Model S Plaid dominating quarter-mile races, it has become widely accepted that EVs can keep up with nearly any supercar under these conditions. But would that still hold in this particular matchup from Carwow, where a Chevrolet C8 Corvette Z06 faced off against a Rivian R1T that is roughly twice its size and belongs to an entirely different segment?The Corvette Z06 is a track-focused, street-legal supercar with 670 horsepower from a 5.5-liter naturally aspirated V8 and a curb weight of 1,685 kg (about 3,715 lbs). By contrast, the R1T is a utility-focused truck built for off-roading; this particular example features a quad-motor setup producing a combined 1,025 horsepower, though it weighs 3,170 kg (approximately 6,989 lbs).Corvette Strikes FirstThe first race was a rolling half-mile run, which played to the Corvette Z06’s strengths, as the R1T’s instant torque and all-wheel-drive system can give the ele …