I drove the Rivian R2, Lucid Gravity and Tesla Cybertruck and this is where I'd rank all three EVs

I drove the Rivian R2, Lucid Gravity, and Tesla Cybertruck pretty much back-to-back, and I came to a verdict.

I didn’t set out to compare these three vehicles, but it happened, so we might as well draw a conclusion from this.

The irony is that even though these three vehicles feel different, they’re actually quite close.

And one thing about them stood out.

These vehicles have a lot more in common than we think

The Cybertruck, R2 and Gravity occupy three different categories, and three different price points.

But they still have a lot of in common.

All three are software-driven, full-electric vehicles made by startups that went public.

Also, all three have deep ties with California.

Tesla and Lucid were founded here, and while Rivian wasn’t – it was founded in Florida – it is now headquartered in Irvine, in Orange County.

Who does what best:

All three have aces up their sleeves. Very different aces, though.

The Rivian R2 feels like a complete all-rounder.

It can do a bit of everything.

It’s spacious but not too massive, comfortable, versatile, and quite ‘cheap’ to run.

Its 656-horsepower powertrain isn’t too ‘thirsty’ for energy if you drive normally.

On paper, the estimated EPA range for the Rivian R2 Performance model is 307 to 330 miles, depending on the wheel and tire package.

And that’s pretty much what I got.

The Cybertruck is just so unique

The Cybertruck comes with three key features, and its design is one of those.

Its absurd styling is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but then again people who buy this are probably not trying to fly under the radar.

Otherwise they wouldn’t buy this in the first place.

But where the Cybertruck really shines is the steering.

The combination of four-wheel steering and steer-by-wire makes it unbeatable when it comes to maneuverability, despite the fact it’s the size of the Moon.

The Lucid Gravity has the best interior

The Lucid Gravity is marketed as a high-end full-size SUV, a title it can easily win once you step inside.

It’s super comfortable, and I appreciate the fact that Lucid kept quite a few physical buttons and dials.

The volume dial, for example, is dead center on the infotainment screen.

And it’s an actual dial. It’s easy to use and intuitive.

The same goes for the temperature dial and the button that controls the power of the fans.

It has seven seats and decent trunk space, or you can knock the third row seats flat and get enough trunk space for a two-week trip on the other side of the world.

The verdict

The Cybertruck is the fastest, but even though it’s surprisingly easy to maneuver thanks to four-wheel steering and steer-by-wire, I wouldn’t call it the easiest to drive simply because it’s too big.

The Lucid Gravity feels like a luxury SUV is supposed to feel: quiet, spacious, high-end – like Business-Class seats on a plane.

For this trip, though, the Rivian R2 was the best all-rounder – there’s nothing it couldn’t do.

Vehicles as tested

Cybertruck Cyberbeast

Powertrain: Tri Motor, 845 horsepower

EPA range: 320 miles

MSRP: $102,235

Lucid Gravity Grand Touring

Powertrain: Dual Motor AWD, 828 horsepower

EPA range: 450 miles

MSRP: $96,550

Rivian R2 Performance

Powertrain: Dual Motor AWD, 656 horsepower

EPA range: 307-330 miles

MSRP: $57,990