Comparison
Rivian R1S vs Rivian R1T
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Rivian R1T 410 mi vs 420 mi
Best value Rivian R1S $102,190 vs $102,190
Faster charging Rivian R1T 49 min vs 47 min
Weighted profile Rivian R1T 2.5 vs 8.6
Category winners
6 availableRange winner
Rivian R1T
420 mi vs 410 mi
Value winner
Rivian R1T
$243/mi vs $249/mi
Charging winner
Rivian R1T
47 min vs 49 min
Efficiency winner
Rivian R1T
388 Wh/mi vs 399 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R1T
167.1 utility index
Performance winner
Tie
4 s each
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Rivian R1S | Rivian R1T |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Dual Max (22in) | Dual Max (22in) |
| MSRP (USD) | $102,190 | $102,190 |
| Range | 410 mi | 420 mi |
| Efficiency | 399 Wh/mi • 2.51 mi/kWh | 388 Wh/mi • 2.58 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 142.3 kWh | 143 kWh |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | Truck |
| DC max | 496 kW | 220 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 49 min | 47 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.4 | 72.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 76 mi | 82 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 249 $/mi | 243 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 4 s | 4 s |
| Top speed | 125 mph | 125 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 62 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 7,716 lb | 11,023 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Rivian R1T if you want the longer rated range (420 mi vs 410 mi).
- Choose Rivian R1T if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 47 min vs 49 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Rivian R1T looks better ($243/mi vs $249/mi).
Weighted verdict
Rivian R1T has the stronger weighted profile (8.6 vs 2.5).
Rivian R1S2.5 Rivian R1T8.6 496 kW49 min 220 kW47 min
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