Comparison
BMW iX vs Rivian R1T
iX xDrive60 (20 inch Wheels) vs Premium Long Range, 22in wheels: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Rivian R1T 420 mi vs 364 mi
Best value Rivian R1T $86,990 vs $88,500
Faster charging BMW iX 35 min vs 47 min
5-yr energy BMW iX $5,350 vs $6,000
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Rivian R1T
420 mi vs 364 mi
Value winner
Rivian R1T
$207/mi vs $243/mi
Charging winner
BMW iX
35 min vs 47 min
Efficiency winner
BMW iX
347 Wh/mi vs 388 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R1T
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Tie
4.5 s each
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | BMW iX | Rivian R1T |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | iX xDrive60 (20 inch Wheels) | Premium Long Range, 22in wheels |
| MSRP (USD) | $88,500 | $86,990 (better) |
| Range | 364 mi | 420 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 347 Wh/mi • 2.88 mi/kWh (better) | 388 Wh/mi • 2.58 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 109.1 kWh | 140 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | Truck |
| DC max | 195 kW | 220 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW | 12 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 35 min (better) | 47 min |
| Roadtrip score | 79.4 (better) | 72.2 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 94 mi (better) | 81 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 243 $/mi | 207 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 4.5 s | 4.5 s |
| Top speed | 124 mph | 125 mph (better) |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 62 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 5,512 lb | 11,023 lb (better) |
Pick the BMW iX if…
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 35 vs 47 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $5,350 vs $6,000 in energy over 5 years.
Pick the Rivian R1T if…
- You drive long days: 420 vs 364 miles of rated range.
- You haul gear: 62 vs 18 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You tow: rated for 11,023 lb vs 5,512 lb.
5-year energy cost: BMW iX vs Rivian R1T
| Charging mix | BMW iX | Rivian R1T |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 347 Wh/mi | 388 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,950 | $4,400 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,350 | $6,000 |
| All public DC fast charging | $11,100 | $12,400 |
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 R1T | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 248 mi | 286 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 217 mi | 250 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 1 |
| Time spent charging | about 70 min | about 45 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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