Comparison
Ford E-Transit vs Rivian R1S
Cargo Van vs Premium Long Range, 22in wheels: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Rivian R1S 410 mi vs 159 mi
Best value Ford E-Transit $53,260 vs $90,990
Faster charging Ford E-Transit 34 min vs 49 min
5-yr energy Rivian R1S $7,250 vs $6,150
Winner by category
4 categories comparedRange winner
Rivian R1S
410 mi vs 159 mi
Value winner
Rivian R1S
$222/mi vs $335/mi
Charging winner
Ford E-Transit
34 min vs 49 min
Efficiency winner
Rivian R1S
399 Wh/mi vs 470 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Ford E-Transit | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Cargo Van | Premium Long Range, 22in wheels |
| MSRP (USD) | $53,260 (better) | $90,990 |
| Range | 159 mi | 410 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 470 Wh/mi • 2.13 mi/kWh | 399 Wh/mi • 2.51 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 89 kWh | 140 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 2 | 7 (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | Van | SUV |
| DC max | 115 kW | 210 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 34 min (better) | 49 min |
| Roadtrip score | 47 | 68 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 58 mi | 75 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 335 $/mi | 222 $/mi (better) |
Pick the Ford E-Transit if…
- You want the lower price: $53,260 vs $90,990 to start, $37,730 less.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 34 vs 49 minutes.
Pick the Rivian R1S if…
- You drive long days: 410 vs 159 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $6,150 vs $7,250 in energy over 5 years.
- You need 7 seats (vs 2).
5-year energy cost: Ford E-Transit vs Rivian R1S
| Charging mix | Ford E-Transit | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 470 Wh/mi | 399 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $5,350 | $4,500 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $7,250 | $6,150 |
| All public DC fast charging | $15,050 | $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
| Ford E-Transit | Rivian R1S | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 108 mi | 279 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 95 mi | 244 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 5 | 1 |
| Time spent charging | about 170 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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