Comparison
Audi Q6 e-tron vs Rivian R1S
quattro (19 inch wheels) vs Premium Long Range, 22in wheels: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Rivian R1S 410 mi vs 325 mi
Best value Audi Q6 e-tron $64,500 vs $90,990
Faster charging Audi Q6 e-tron 21 min vs 49 min
5-yr energy Audi Q6 e-tron $5,050 vs $6,150
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Rivian R1S
410 mi vs 325 mi
Value winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
$198/mi vs $222/mi
Charging winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
21 min vs 49 min
Efficiency winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
325 Wh/mi vs 399 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R1S
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Rivian R1S
4.5 s vs 4.9 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Audi Q6 e-tron | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | quattro (19 inch wheels) | Premium Long Range, 22in wheels |
| MSRP (USD) | $64,500 (better) | $90,990 |
| Range | 325 mi | 410 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 325 Wh/mi • 3.08 mi/kWh (better) | 399 Wh/mi • 2.51 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 94.9 kWh | 140 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 270 kW (better) | 210 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 12 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 21 min (better) | 49 min |
| Roadtrip score | 86.8 (better) | 68 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 146 mi (better) | 75 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 198 $/mi (better) | 222 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 4.9 s | 4.5 s (better) |
| Cargo | 19 cu ft (better) | 18 cu ft |
Pick the Audi Q6 e-tron if…
- You want the lower price: $64,500 vs $90,990 to start, $26,490 less.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 21 vs 49 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $5,050 vs $6,150 in energy over 5 years.
Pick the Rivian R1S if…
- You drive long days: 410 vs 325 miles of rated range.
- You need 7 seats (vs 5).
5-year energy cost: Audi Q6 e-tron vs Rivian R1S
| Charging mix | Audi Q6 e-tron | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 325 Wh/mi | 399 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,700 | $4,500 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,050 | $6,150 |
| All public DC fast charging | $10,400 | $12,750 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Audi Q6 e-tron | Rivian R1S | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 221 mi | 279 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 193 mi | 244 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 1 |
| Time spent charging | about 40 min | about 50 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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