Comparison

Chevrolet Blazer EV vs Rivian R1T

FWD vs Premium Long Range, 22in wheels: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Rivian R1T 420 mi vs 312 mi
Best value Chevrolet Blazer EV $44,700 vs $86,990
Faster charging Chevrolet Blazer EV 38 min vs 47 min
5-yr energy Chevrolet Blazer EV $5,000 vs $6,000

Winner by category

5 categories compared
Range winner
Rivian R1T
420 mi vs 312 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Blazer EV
$143/mi vs $207/mi
Charging winner
Chevrolet Blazer EV
38 min vs 47 min
Efficiency winner
Chevrolet Blazer EV
323 Wh/mi vs 388 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R1T
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Chevrolet Blazer EV and Rivian R1T
Spec Chevrolet Blazer EV Rivian R1T
Trim used FWD Premium Long Range, 22in wheels
MSRP (USD) $44,700 (better) $86,990
Range 312 mi 420 mi (better)
Efficiency 323 Wh/mi • 3.1 mi/kWh (better) 388 Wh/mi • 2.58 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 85 kWh 140 kWh (better)
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain FWD AWD
Body type SUV Truck
DC max 150 kW 220 kW (better)
AC max 12 kW 12 kW
10–80% (DC) 38 min (better) 47 min
Roadtrip score 64.7 72.2 (better)
Miles added (15 min est.) 73 mi 81 mi (better)
USD per mile of range 143 $/mi (better) 207 $/mi
Cargo 25 cu ft 62 cu ft (better)

Pick the Chevrolet Blazer EV if…

  • You want the lower price: $44,700 vs $86,990 to start, $42,290 less.
  • You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 38 vs 47 minutes.
  • You want lower running costs: about $5,000 vs $6,000 in energy over 5 years.

Pick the Rivian R1T if…

  • You drive long days: 420 vs 312 miles of rated range.
  • You haul gear: 62 vs 25 cu ft of listed cargo space.

5-year energy cost: Chevrolet Blazer EV vs Rivian R1T

Charging mixChevrolet Blazer EVRivian R1T
Efficiency323 Wh/mi388 Wh/mi
All home charging$3,650$4,400
80% home, 20% public DC$5,000$6,000
All public DC fast charging$10,350$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

Chevrolet Blazer EVRivian R1T
First leg (90% to 10%)212 mi286 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop186 mi250 mi
Fast-charge stops21
Time spent chargingabout 75 minabout 45 min
DC portCCS1CCS1

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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