Comparison
Chevrolet Blazer EV vs Rivian R1S
FWD vs Premium Long Range, 22in wheels: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Rivian R1S 410 mi vs 312 mi
Best value Chevrolet Blazer EV $44,700 vs $90,990
Faster charging Chevrolet Blazer EV 38 min vs 49 min
5-yr energy Chevrolet Blazer EV $5,000 vs $6,150
Winner by category
5 categories comparedRange winner
Rivian R1S
410 mi vs 312 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Blazer EV
$143/mi vs $222/mi
Charging winner
Chevrolet Blazer EV
38 min vs 49 min
Efficiency winner
Chevrolet Blazer EV
323 Wh/mi vs 399 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R1S
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Chevrolet Blazer EV | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | FWD | Premium Long Range, 22in wheels |
| MSRP (USD) | $44,700 (better) | $90,990 |
| Range | 312 mi | 410 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 323 Wh/mi • 3.1 mi/kWh (better) | 399 Wh/mi • 2.51 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 85 kWh | 140 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 210 kW (better) |
| AC max | 12 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 38 min (better) | 49 min |
| Roadtrip score | 64.7 | 68 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 73 mi | 75 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 143 $/mi (better) | 222 $/mi |
| Cargo | 25 cu ft (better) | 18 cu ft |
Pick the Chevrolet Blazer EV if…
- You want the lower price: $44,700 vs $90,990 to start, $46,290 less.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 38 vs 49 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $5,000 vs $6,150 in energy over 5 years.
- You haul gear: 25 vs 18 cu ft of listed cargo space.
Pick the Rivian R1S if…
- You drive long days: 410 vs 312 miles of rated range.
- You need 7 seats (vs 5).
5-year energy cost: Chevrolet Blazer EV vs Rivian R1S
| Charging mix | Chevrolet Blazer EV | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 323 Wh/mi | 399 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,650 | $4,500 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,000 | $6,150 |
| All public DC fast charging | $10,350 | $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
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | Rivian R1S | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 212 mi | 279 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 186 mi | 244 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 1 |
| Time spent charging | about 75 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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