Rivian R1S vs Tesla Model Y

Name: Tesla Model Y
Brand: Tesla
Rating: 4.7 (2240 reviews)

Rivian R1S $121,990

Tesla Model Y $47,990 – $48,990

AI Comparison Summary

Comparing Rivian R1S vs Tesla Model Y. Tesla Model Y offers the strongest value on price. Rivian R1S leads on expert rating.

Overall Winner Rivian R1S

Best Value Tesla Model Y

Top Rated Rivian R1S

Fuel Economy Rivian R1S

Performance Rivian R1S

Winner

4.8/10

4.7/10

$121,990

Rating: 4.8/10

$47,990 – $48,990

Rating: 4.7/10

Specification	Rivian R1S	Tesla Model Y

Brand	Rivian	Tesla
Model	R1S	Model Y
Year	2026	2026
Type	Ev	Ev
Body Style	3-Row Electric Luxury SUV	Compact Crossover SUV

Current Price	$121,990	$47,990 – $48,990
MSRP	$121,990	$48,990
Dealer Price	$121,990	$47,990

Engine	In-House Quad Electric Motors (AWD)	Dual Motor AWD
Horsepower	1,025 hp	384 hp (est.)
Torque	1,198 lb-ft	Instant electric torque
0–60 mph	2.5 sec (0-60 mph)	4.6 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed	130 mph	135 mph

Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Mileage / MPG	374 miles EPA Range	117 MPGe combined (EPA est.)
Range (EV)	374 - 400 miles	330 miles EPA (Long Range AWD est.)
Emissions	0 g/mi	0 g/mi
Battery	141 kWh Max Pack Lithium-ion	Approx. 75 kWh (usable, est.)
Charging	215 kW DC Fast Charging (NACS Port)	250 kW DC peak (Supercharger V3)

Expert Rating	4.8/10	4.7/10
Community Reviews	215	2240
Performance Score	10.0	9.0
Comfort Score	9.3	8.7
Safety Score	9.4	9.1
Fuel Economy Score	8.0	9.5
Technology Score	9.7	9.5
Value Score	8.5	9.0

Pros	Staggering 1,025 horsepower with supercar-level 2.5-second 0-60 mph sprint; Four-motor independent torque vectoring prov...	Excellent EPA range for the class; Access to Tesla Supercharger network; Quick acceleration and smooth EV driving; Spaci...
Cons	High entry price point ($121,990 base MSRP); Heavy curb weight reduces energy efficiency compared to smaller crossovers;...	Minimalist interior may not suit all buyers; Ride can feel firm on larger wheels; Build quality can vary by production b...