Head to head

Rivian R1T vs Audi Q6 e-tron

A side-by-side comparison of published US specifications, including EPA range figures.

This comparison is generated automatically from published manufacturer specifications, not from hands-on testing. It sets the two cars' figures side by side; it is not a road test.

Car A

Rivian R1T electric car

Rivian R1T

From $69,900 · 328 miles

Read the Rivian R1T review

Car B

Audi Q6 e-tron electric car

Audi Q6 e-tron

From $68,100 · 308 miles

Read the Audi Q6 e-tron review

The verdict

The Rivian R1T offers more range — 328 miles EPA against 308, a gap of about 20 miles between charges. The Rivian R1T is the better fit for families needing extra cargo space, with 1100 litres and 5 seats versus 526 litres and 5 in the Audi Q6 e-tron. On price the Audi Q6 e-tron starts about $1,800 lower, while the quicker of the two to 60mph is the Rivian R1T at 3s.

On the measured specifications below, the Rivian R1T leads in 4 areas and the Audi Q6 e-tron in 1.

Specs side by side

Price from (new)(Lower is better)

Rivian R1T$69,900
Audi Q6 e-tron$68,100

Range (EPA)

Rivian R1T328 miles
Audi Q6 e-tron308 miles

Battery

Rivian R1T141.5 kWh
Audi Q6 e-tron94.9 kWh

Body type

Rivian R1TSUV
Audi Q6 e-tronSUV

Seats

Rivian R1T5
Audi Q6 e-tron5

Cargo space

Rivian R1T1100 litres
Audi Q6 e-tron526 litres

0–60 mph(Lower is better)

Rivian R1T3s
Audi Q6 e-tron5.9s

Standout feature

Rivian R1TQuad-motor electric pickup with a clever gear tunnel and camp kitchen
Audi Q6 e-tron800V charging with a genuinely quick top-up

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

Rivian R1T85/100
Audi Q6 e-tron68/100

Price

Rivian R1T31/100
Audi Q6 e-tron34/100

Family space

Rivian R1T91/100
Audi Q6 e-tron51/100

Performance

Rivian R1T94/100
Audi Q6 e-tron35/100

Tech

Rivian R1T44/100
Audi Q6 e-tron44/100

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