Comparison
Rivian R2 vs Subaru Trailseeker
Performance Launch Package vs Premium: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Rivian R2 330 mi vs 281 mi
Best value Subaru Trailseeker $39,995 vs $57,990
Faster charging Subaru Trailseeker 28 min vs 29 min
5-yr energy Subaru Trailseeker $5,000 vs $4,500
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Rivian R2
330 mi vs 281 mi
Value winner
Subaru Trailseeker
$142/mi vs $176/mi
Charging winner
Subaru Trailseeker
28 min vs 29 min
Efficiency winner
Subaru Trailseeker
290 Wh/mi vs 322 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R2
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Rivian R2
3.6 s vs 4.3 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Rivian R2 | Subaru Trailseeker |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Performance Launch Package | Premium |
| MSRP (USD) | $57,990 | $39,995 (better) |
| Range | 330 mi (better) | 281 mi |
| Efficiency | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh | 290 Wh/mi • 3.45 mi/kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 226 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 29 min | 28 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 81.6 (better) | 65.8 |
| USD per mile of range | 176 $/mi | 142 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 3.6 s (better) | 4.3 s |
| Cargo | 28.7 cu ft | 31.3 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 4,400 lb (better) | 3,500 lb |
Pick the Rivian R2 if…
- You drive long days: 330 vs 281 miles of rated range.
Pick the Subaru Trailseeker if…
- You want the lower price: $39,995 vs $57,990 to start, $17,995 less.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,500 vs $5,000 in energy over 5 years.
5-year energy cost: Rivian R2 vs Subaru Trailseeker
| Charging mix | Rivian R2 | Subaru Trailseeker |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 321.7 Wh/mi | 290 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,650 | $3,300 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,000 | $4,500 |
| All public DC fast charging | $10,300 | $9,300 |
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 R2 | Subaru Trailseeker | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 224 mi | 191 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 196 mi | 167 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 60 min | about 55 min |
| DC port | NACS | 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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