Comparison
Rivian R1S vs Tesla Model Y
Static side-by-side comparison using range, charging, value, efficiency, performance, and utility metrics.
Rivian R1S: 3 Tesla Model Y: 5.7
Spec matrix
Specs comparison
| Spec | Rivian R1S | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Dual Max (22in) | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $102,190 | $59,900 |
| Range | 410 mi (EPA) | 320 mi (EPA) |
| Efficiency | 399 Wh/mi • 2.51 mi/kWh | 281 Wh/mi • 3.56 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 142.3 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | Unknown | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 496 kW | 331 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 49 min | 33 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.4 | 74.6 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 76 mi | 89 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 249 $/mi | 187 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | — | — |
| Top speed | — | — |
| Cargo | — | — |
| Tow rating | — | — |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Rivian R1S if you want the longer rated range (410 mi vs 320 mi).
- Choose Tesla Model Y if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 49 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model Y looks better ($187/mi vs $249/mi).
Weighted verdict
Tesla Model Y has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 3).
Rivian R1S
3
Tesla Model Y
5.7
Best for X
Best for range
Rivian R1S
410
Best for charging speed
Tesla Model Y
33
Best for value
Tesla Model Y
187.2
Best for performance
—
Insufficient data
Best for utility
Rivian R1S
70 utility index
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