US EV Guide

Spec matrix

Specs comparison

Spec BMW i5 Rivian R1S
Trim used eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) Dual Max (22in)
MSRP (USD) $102,190
Range 295 mi (EPA) 410 mi (EPA)
Efficiency 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh 399 Wh/mi • 2.51 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 142.3 kWh
Seats 7
Drivetrain Unknown Unknown
Body type Unknown SUV
DC max 496 kW
AC max 12 kW
10–80% (DC) 49 min
Roadtrip score 65.6 68.4
Miles added (15 min est.) 76 mi
USD per mile of range 249 $/mi
0–60 mph
Top speed
Cargo
Tow rating

Who should choose which?

Weighted verdict

Rivian R1S has the stronger weighted profile (3 vs 1.2).

BMW i5
1.2
Rivian R1S
3

Best for X

Best for range
Rivian R1S
410
Best for charging speed
Rivian R1S
49
Best for value
Rivian R1S
249.2
Best for performance
Insufficient data
Best for utility
Rivian R1S
70 utility index

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