Comparison

Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Rivian R1S

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

Best range Rivian R1S 410 mi vs 318 mi
Best value Hyundai Ioniq 5 $37,750 vs $90,990
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq 5 18 min vs 49 min
5-yr energy Hyundai Ioniq 5 $4,650 vs $6,150

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Rivian R1S
410 mi vs 318 mi
Value winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
$119/mi vs $222/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
18 min vs 49 min
Efficiency winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
300 Wh/mi vs 399 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R1S
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Rivian R1S
4.5 s vs 7.4 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Rivian R1S
Spec Hyundai Ioniq 5 Rivian R1S
Trim used RWD Premium Long Range, 22in wheels
MSRP (USD) $37,750 (better) $90,990
Range 318 mi 410 mi (better)
Efficiency 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh (better) 399 Wh/mi • 2.51 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 80 kWh 140 kWh (better)
Seats 5 7 (better)
Drivetrain RWD AWD
Body type Crossover SUV
DC max 260 kW (better) 210 kW
AC max 11 kW 12 kW (better)
10–80% (DC) 18 min (better) 49 min
Roadtrip score 86.8 (better) 68
Miles added (15 min est.) 156 mi (better) 75 mi
USD per mile of range 119 $/mi (better) 222 $/mi
0–60 mph 7.4 s 4.5 s (better)
Top speed 115 mph 125 mph (better)
Cargo 19 cu ft (better) 18 cu ft
Tow rating 3,527 lb 7,716 lb (better)

Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 5 if…

  • You want the lower price: $37,750 vs $90,990 to start, $53,240 less.
  • You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 18 vs 49 minutes.
  • You want lower running costs: about $4,650 vs $6,150 in energy over 5 years.

Pick the Rivian R1S if…

  • You drive long days: 410 vs 318 miles of rated range.
  • You need 7 seats (vs 5).
  • You tow: rated for 7,716 lb vs 3,527 lb.
  • You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.5 vs 7.4 seconds.

5-year energy cost: Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Rivian R1S

Charging mixHyundai Ioniq 5Rivian R1S
Efficiency300 Wh/mi399 Wh/mi
All home charging$3,400$4,500
80% home, 20% public DC$4,650$6,150
All public DC fast charging$9,600$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

Hyundai Ioniq 5Rivian R1S
First leg (90% to 10%)216 mi279 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop189 mi244 mi
Fast-charge stops21
Time spent chargingabout 35 minabout 50 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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