Comparison
Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Rivian R1T
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Rivian R1T 319 mi vs 420 mi
Best value Chevrolet Equinox EV $34,995 vs $102,190
Faster charging Chevrolet Equinox EV 38 min vs 47 min
Weighted profile Rivian R1T 4.5 vs 6.5
Category winners
6 availableRange winner
Rivian R1T
420 mi vs 319 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$110/mi vs $243/mi
Charging winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
38 min vs 47 min
Efficiency winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
312 Wh/mi vs 388 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R1T
167.1 utility index
Performance winner
Rivian R1T
4 s vs 7.7 s
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Chevrolet Equinox EV | Rivian R1T |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | FWD | Dual Max (22in) |
| MSRP (USD) | $34,995 | $102,190 |
| Range | 319 mi | 420 mi |
| Efficiency | 312 Wh/mi • 3.21 mi/kWh | 388 Wh/mi • 2.58 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 85 kWh | 143 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | Truck |
| DC max | 159 kW | 220 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 38 min | 47 min |
| Roadtrip score | 66.2 | 72.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 75 mi | 82 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 110 $/mi | 243 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 7.7 s | 4 s |
| Top speed | 118 mph | 125 mph |
| Cargo | 26 cu ft | 62 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,499 lb | 11,023 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Rivian R1T if you want the longer rated range (420 mi vs 319 mi).
- Choose Chevrolet Equinox EV if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 38 min vs 47 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Chevrolet Equinox EV looks better ($110/mi vs $243/mi).
Weighted verdict
Rivian R1T has the stronger weighted profile (6.5 vs 4.5).
Chevrolet Equinox EV4.5 Rivian R1T6.5 159 kW38 min 220 kW47 min
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