Comparison

Rivian R2 vs Subaru Uncharted

Performance Launch Package vs Premium FWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Rivian R2 330 mi vs 308 mi
Best value Subaru Uncharted $34,995 vs $57,990
Faster charging Subaru Uncharted 28 min vs 29 min
5-yr energy Subaru Uncharted $5,000 vs $3,950

Winner by category

5 categories compared
Range winner
Rivian R2
330 mi vs 308 mi
Value winner
Subaru Uncharted
$114/mi vs $176/mi
Charging winner
Subaru Uncharted
28 min vs 29 min
Efficiency winner
Subaru Uncharted
257 Wh/mi vs 322 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R2
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Rivian R2 and Subaru Uncharted
Spec Rivian R2 Subaru Uncharted
Trim used Performance Launch Package Premium FWD
MSRP (USD) $57,990 $34,995 (better)
Range 330 mi (better) 308 mi
Efficiency 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh 257 Wh/mi • 3.89 mi/kWh (better)
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain AWD FWD
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) 69.9
USD per mile of range 176 $/mi 114 $/mi (better)
Cargo 28.7 cu ft (better) 23 cu ft

Pick the Rivian R2 if…

  • You haul gear: 28.7 vs 23 cu ft of listed cargo space.

Pick the Subaru Uncharted if…

  • You want the lower price: $34,995 vs $57,990 to start, $22,995 less.
  • You want lower running costs: about $3,950 vs $5,000 in energy over 5 years.

5-year energy cost: Rivian R2 vs Subaru Uncharted

Charging mixRivian R2Subaru Uncharted
Efficiency321.7 Wh/mi257 Wh/mi
All home charging$3,650$2,900
80% home, 20% public DC$5,000$3,950
All public DC fast charging$10,300$8,200

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 R2Subaru Uncharted
First leg (90% to 10%)224 mi209 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop196 mi183 mi
Fast-charge stops22
Time spent chargingabout 60 minabout 55 min
DC portNACSNACS

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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