Comparison

Dodge Charger EV vs Rivian R2

Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD vs Performance Launch Package: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Rivian R2 330 mi vs 267 mi
Best value Rivian R2 $57,990 vs $72,495
Faster charging Rivian R2 29 min vs 44 min
5-yr energy Rivian R2 $6,050 vs $5,000

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Rivian R2
330 mi vs 267 mi
Value winner
Rivian R2
$176/mi vs $272/mi
Charging winner
Rivian R2
29 min vs 44 min
Efficiency winner
Rivian R2
322 Wh/mi vs 391 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R2
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Dodge Charger EV
3.3 s vs 3.6 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Dodge Charger EV and Rivian R2
Spec Dodge Charger EV Rivian R2
Trim used Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD Performance Launch Package
MSRP (USD) $72,495 $57,990 (better)
Range 267 mi 330 mi (better)
Efficiency 391 Wh/mi • 2.56 mi/kWh 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh (better)
Battery (usable) 93.9 kWh (better) 87.9 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain AWD AWD
Body type Sedan SUV
DC max 183 kW 226 kW (better)
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 44 min 29 min (better)
Roadtrip score 50.8 81.6 (better)
Miles added (15 min est.) 57 mi 99 mi (better)
USD per mile of range 272 $/mi 176 $/mi (better)
0–60 mph 3.3 s (better) 3.6 s
Cargo 23 cu ft 28.7 cu ft (better)

Pick the Dodge Charger EV if…

  • Slight edge on acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3.3 vs 3.6 seconds.

Pick the Rivian R2 if…

  • You want the lower price: $57,990 vs $72,495 to start, $14,505 less.
  • You drive long days: 330 vs 267 miles of rated range.
  • You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 29 vs 44 minutes.
  • You want lower running costs: about $5,000 vs $6,050 in energy over 5 years.
  • You haul gear: 28.7 vs 23 cu ft of listed cargo space.
  • You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.

5-year energy cost: Dodge Charger EV vs Rivian R2

Charging mixDodge Charger EVRivian R2
Efficiency391 Wh/mi321.7 Wh/mi
All home charging$4,450$3,650
80% home, 20% public DC$6,050$5,000
All public DC fast charging$12,500$10,300

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

Dodge Charger EVRivian R2
First leg (90% to 10%)182 mi224 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop159 mi196 mi
Fast-charge stops32
Time spent chargingabout 130 minabout 60 min
DC portCCS1NACS

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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