Comparison
Rivian R1T vs Subaru Solterra
Premium Long Range, 22in wheels vs Premium: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Rivian R1T 420 mi vs 288 mi
Best value Subaru Solterra $38,495 vs $86,990
Faster charging Subaru Solterra 28 min vs 47 min
5-yr energy Subaru Solterra $6,000 vs $4,350
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Rivian R1T
420 mi vs 288 mi
Value winner
Subaru Solterra
$134/mi vs $207/mi
Charging winner
Subaru Solterra
28 min vs 47 min
Efficiency winner
Subaru Solterra
280 Wh/mi vs 388 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R1T
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Rivian R1T
4.5 s vs 6.7 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Rivian R1T | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Premium Long Range, 22in wheels | Premium |
| MSRP (USD) | $86,990 | $38,495 (better) |
| Range | 420 mi (better) | 288 mi |
| Efficiency | 388 Wh/mi • 2.58 mi/kWh | 280 Wh/mi • 3.57 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 140 kWh (better) | 70.5 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | Truck | SUV |
| DC max | 220 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 47 min | 28 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 72.2 | 76.5 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 81 mi | 94 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 207 $/mi | 134 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 4.5 s (better) | 6.7 s |
| Top speed | 125 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 62 cu ft (better) | 16 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 11,023 lb (better) | 1,653 lb |
Pick the Rivian R1T if…
- You drive long days: 420 vs 288 miles of rated range.
- You haul gear: 62 vs 16 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You tow: rated for 11,023 lb vs 1,653 lb.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.5 vs 6.7 seconds.
Pick the Subaru Solterra if…
- You want the lower price: $38,495 vs $86,990 to start, $48,495 less.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 28 vs 47 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,350 vs $6,000 in energy over 5 years.
5-year energy cost: Rivian R1T vs Subaru Solterra
| Charging mix | Rivian R1T | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 388 Wh/mi | 280 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $4,400 | $3,150 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $6,000 | $4,350 |
| All public DC fast charging | $12,400 | $8,950 |
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 R1T | Subaru Solterra | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 286 mi | 196 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 250 mi | 171 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 1 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 45 min | about 55 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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