Comparison
BMW iX vs Rivian EDV500/7
iX xDrive60 (20 inch Wheels) vs EDV500: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range BMW iX 364 mi vs 161 mi
Best value Rivian EDV500/7 $79,900 vs $88,500
Faster charging Tie 35 min each
5-yr energy BMW iX $5,350 vs $7,700
Winner by category
4 categories comparedRange winner
BMW iX
364 mi vs 161 mi
Value winner
BMW iX
$243/mi vs $496/mi
Charging winner
Tie
35 min each
Efficiency winner
BMW iX
347 Wh/mi vs 497 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | BMW iX | Rivian EDV500/7 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | iX xDrive60 (20 inch Wheels) | EDV500 |
| MSRP (USD) | $88,500 | $79,900 (better) |
| Range | 364 mi (better) | 161 mi |
| Efficiency | 347 Wh/mi • 2.88 mi/kWh (better) | 497 Wh/mi • 2.01 mi/kWh |
| Seats | 5 (better) | 2 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | Van |
| DC max | 195 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 35 min | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 79.4 (better) | 40.2 |
| USD per mile of range | 243 $/mi (better) | 496 $/mi |
Pick the BMW iX if…
- You drive long days: 364 vs 161 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $5,350 vs $7,700 in energy over 5 years.
- You need 5 seats (vs 2).
Pick the Rivian EDV500/7 if…
- You want the lower price: $79,900 vs $88,500 to start, $8,600 less.
5-year energy cost: BMW iX vs Rivian EDV500/7
| Charging mix | BMW iX | Rivian EDV500/7 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 347 Wh/mi | 497 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,950 | $5,650 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,350 | $7,700 |
| All public DC fast charging | $11,100 | $15,900 |
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
| BMW iX | Rivian EDV500/7 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 248 mi | 109 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 217 mi | 96 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 5 |
| Time spent charging | about 70 min | about 175 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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