Rivian R3 vs Rivian R1T vs Rivian R1S
Rivian R3
$38,000
Rivian R1T
$99,900
Rivian R1S
$121,990
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Rivian R3 vs Rivian R1T vs Rivian R1S. Rivian R3 offers the strongest value on price. Rivian R1T leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Rivian R1T
Best Value
Rivian R3
Fuel Economy
Rivian R1S
Performance
Rivian R1S
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Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
Rivian R3
$38,000
Rating: 4.6/10
Rivian R1T
$99,900
Rating: 4.8/10
Rivian R1S
$121,990
Rating: 4.8/10
| Specification |
Rivian R3 |
Rivian R1T |
Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Rivian | Rivian | Rivian |
| Model | R3 | R1T | R1S |
| Year | 2027 | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | Ev | Ev | Ev |
| Body Style | Compact Crossover | Pickup | 3-Row Electric Luxury SUV |
| Current Price | $38,000 | $99,900 | $121,990 |
| MSRP | $38,000 | $99,900 | $121,990 |
| Dealer Price | $37,500 | $99,900 | $121,990 |
| Engine | Dual-Motor / Tri-Motor AWD | Tri-Motor Electric | In-House Quad Electric Motors (AWD) |
| Horsepower | Up to 450+ hp (estimated) | 850 hp | 1,025 hp |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 1,103 lb-ft | 1,198 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph | Under 3.0 sec (0-60 mph for quickest config) | 2.9 sec (0-60 mph) | 2.5 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 130 mph | 130 mph |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Mileage / MPG | N/A | 89 MPGe combined | 374 miles EPA Range |
| Range (EV) | Over 300 miles EPA | 371 miles EPA est. | 374 - 400 miles |
| Emissions | 0 g/mi | 0 g/mi | 0 g/mi |
| Battery | Up to 80 kWh | Max Pack | 141 kWh Max Pack Lithium-ion |
| Charging | 250 kW DC (10-80% in 30 min via NACS) | Up to 220 kW DC | 215 kW DC Fast Charging (NACS Port) |
| Expert Rating | 4.6/10 | 4.8/10 | 4.8/10 |
| Community Reviews | 0 | 0 | 215 |
| Performance Score | 9.0 | 8.5 | 10.0 |
| Comfort Score | 8.5 | 9.0 | 9.3 |
| Safety Score | 9.0 | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| Fuel Economy Score | 9.2 | 9.5 | 8.0 |
| Technology Score | 9.0 | 8.8 | 9.7 |
| Value Score | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Pros | Distinctive retro-futuristic hatchback styling; Over 300 miles of estimated range with larger battery pack; Native NACS... | Excellent performance; Long range; Premium cabin; Strong towing; OTA updates | Staggering 1,025 horsepower with supercar-level 2.5-second 0-60 mph sprint; Four-motor independent torque vectoring prov... |
| Cons | Production timeline stretches further out; Exact trim pricing and final configurations subject to change; High demand ma... | Expensive; Limited service network; Heavy; Charging speed trails some rivals | High entry price point ($121,990 base MSRP); Heavy curb weight reduces energy efficiency compared to smaller crossovers;... |
