Nuro R3 vs Starship S2
Head-to-head comparison of Nuro Nuro R3 and Starship Technologies Starship S2. Updated 2026.
Last updated: May 17, 2026
Overall Score
80.0/ 100
Nuro R3
Nuro
78.1/ 100
Starship S2
Starship Technologies
Score Breakdown
82
Performance74
76
Reliability80
80
Ease of Use90
84
Intelligence70
72
Value82
76
Ecosystem72
82
Safety85
80
Design68
Specs Comparison
| Spec | Nuro R3 | Starship S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Cities | Houston, Mountain View | — |
| Funding | $600M | — |
| Partners | Kroger, FedEx, Uber Eats, 7-Eleven | — |
| Height Cm | 180 | — |
| Valuation | $8.6B | — |
| Payload Kg | 230 | 9 |
| Nhtsa Exemption | Yes | — |
| Range Km | — | 4 |
| Speed Kph | — | 6 |
| Weight Kg | — | 23 |
| Navigation | — | GPS + 10 cameras + ultrasonic |
| Battery Hours | — | 8 |
| Cargo Volume L | — | 15 |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | Nuro R3 | Starship S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | — | — |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |