Comparison
Nissan Ariya vs Rivian R1T
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Rivian R1T 289 mi vs 420 mi
Best value Nissan Ariya $44,370 vs $102,190
Faster charging Nissan Ariya 35 min vs 47 min
Weighted profile Rivian R1T 4.5 vs 6.5
Category winners
6 availableRange winner
Rivian R1T
420 mi vs 289 mi
Value winner
Nissan Ariya
$154/mi vs $243/mi
Charging winner
Nissan Ariya
35 min vs 47 min
Efficiency winner
Nissan Ariya
344 Wh/mi vs 388 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R1T
167.1 utility index
Performance winner
Rivian R1T
4 s vs 7.4 s
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Nissan Ariya | Rivian R1T |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh | Dual Max (22in) |
| MSRP (USD) | $44,370 | $102,190 |
| Range | 289 mi | 420 mi |
| Efficiency | 344 Wh/mi • 2.91 mi/kWh | 388 Wh/mi • 2.58 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 87 kWh | 143 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | Truck |
| DC max | 178 kW | 220 kW |
| AC max | 7 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 35 min | 47 min |
| Roadtrip score | 65.5 | 72.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 76 mi | 82 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 154 $/mi | 243 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 7.4 s | 4 s |
| Top speed | 99 mph | 125 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 62 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,653 lb | 11,023 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Rivian R1T if you want the longer rated range (420 mi vs 289 mi).
- Choose Nissan Ariya if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 35 min vs 47 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Nissan Ariya looks better ($154/mi vs $243/mi).
Weighted verdict
Rivian R1T has the stronger weighted profile (6.5 vs 4.5).
Nissan Ariya4.5 Rivian R1T6.5 178 kW35 min 220 kW47 min
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