Head to head
Rivian R1S vs Tesla Model X
A side-by-side comparison of published US specifications, including EPA range figures.
The verdict
The Tesla Model X offers more range — 335 miles EPA against 321, a gap of about 14 miles between charges. The Rivian R1S is the better fit for families needing extra cargo space, with 1090 litres and 7 seats versus 357 litres and 7 in the Tesla Model X. On price the Rivian R1S starts about $4,090 lower, while the quicker of the two to 60mph is the Rivian R1S at 3s.
On the measured specifications below, the Rivian R1S leads in 4 areas and the Tesla Model X in 1.
Specs side by side
Price from (new)(Lower is better)
Range (EPA)
Battery
Body type
Seats
Cargo space
0–60 mph(Lower is better)
Standout feature
How they score
Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in the US — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.
Range
Price
Family space
Performance
Tech