Comparison
Rivian R1S vs Tesla Model Y
Premium Long Range, 22in wheels vs Premium RWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Rivian R1S 410 mi vs 357 mi
Best value Tesla Model Y $45,990 vs $90,990
Faster charging Tesla Model Y 33 min vs 49 min
5-yr energy Tesla Model Y $6,150 vs $3,850
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Rivian R1S
410 mi vs 357 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model Y
$129/mi vs $222/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model Y
33 min vs 49 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model Y
250 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 5.4 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Rivian R1S | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Premium Long Range, 22in wheels | Premium RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $90,990 | $45,990 (better) |
| Range | 410 mi (better) | 357 mi |
| Efficiency | 399 Wh/mi • 2.51 mi/kWh | 250 Wh/mi • 4 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 140 kWh (better) | 79 kWh |
| Seats | 7 (better) | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 210 kW | 250 kW (better) |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 49 min | 33 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 68 | 82 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 75 mi | 101 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 222 $/mi | 129 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 4.5 s (better) | 5.4 s |
| Top speed | 125 mph | 125 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 30 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 7,716 lb (better) | 3,527 lb |
Pick the Rivian R1S if…
- You drive long days: 410 vs 357 miles of rated range.
- You need 7 seats (vs 5).
- You tow: rated for 7,716 lb vs 3,527 lb.
Pick the Tesla Model Y if…
- You want the lower price: $45,990 vs $90,990 to start, $45,000 less.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 33 vs 49 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $3,850 vs $6,150 in energy over 5 years.
- You haul gear: 30 vs 18 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
5-year energy cost: Rivian R1S vs Tesla Model Y
| Charging mix | Rivian R1S | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 399 Wh/mi | 250 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $4,500 | $2,850 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $6,150 | $3,850 |
| All public DC fast charging | $12,750 | $8,000 |
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
| Rivian R1S | Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 279 mi | 243 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 244 mi | 212 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 1 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 50 min | about 65 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | NACS |
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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