Comparison
Porsche Taycan vs Rivian R1S
Performance Battery Plus 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 Rivian R1S $90,990 vs $111,900
Faster charging Porsche Taycan 18 min vs 49 min
5-yr energy Porsche Taycan $5,650 vs $6,150
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Rivian R1S
410 mi vs 318 mi
Value winner
Rivian R1S
$222/mi vs $352/mi
Charging winner
Porsche Taycan
18 min vs 49 min
Efficiency winner
Porsche Taycan
366 Wh/mi vs 399 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R1S
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Tie
4.5 s each
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Porsche Taycan | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Performance Battery Plus | Premium Long Range, 22in wheels |
| MSRP (USD) | $111,900 | $90,990 (better) |
| Range | 318 mi | 410 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 366 Wh/mi • 2.73 mi/kWh (better) | 399 Wh/mi • 2.51 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 97 kWh | 140 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 4 | 7 (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 320 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.) | 155 mi (better) | 75 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 352 $/mi | 222 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 4.5 s | 4.5 s |
| Top speed | 143 mph (better) | 125 mph |
| Cargo | 14 cu ft | 18 cu ft (better) |
Pick the Porsche Taycan if…
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 18 vs 49 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $5,650 vs $6,150 in energy over 5 years.
Pick the Rivian R1S if…
- You want the lower price: $90,990 vs $111,900 to start, $20,910 less.
- You drive long days: 410 vs 318 miles of rated range.
- You need 7 seats (vs 4).
5-year energy cost: Porsche Taycan vs Rivian R1S
| Charging mix | Porsche Taycan | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 366 Wh/mi | 399 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $4,150 | $4,500 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,650 | $6,150 |
| All public DC fast charging | $11,700 | $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
| Porsche Taycan | Rivian R1S | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 216 mi | 279 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 189 mi | 244 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 1 |
| Time spent charging | about 35 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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