Head to head

Rivian R1T vs Polestar 3

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

Polestar 3 electric car

Polestar 3

From $73,400 · 315 miles

Read the Polestar 3 review

The verdict

The Rivian R1T offers more range — 328 miles EPA against 315, a gap of about 13 miles between charges. The Rivian R1T is the better fit for families needing extra cargo space, with 1100 litres and 5 seats versus 484 litres and 5 in the Polestar 3. On price the Rivian R1T starts about $3,500 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 5 areas and the Polestar 3 in 0.

Specs side by side

Price from (new)(Lower is better)

Rivian R1T$69,900
Polestar 3$73,400

Range (EPA)

Rivian R1T328 miles
Polestar 3315 miles

Battery

Rivian R1T141.5 kWh
Polestar 3111 kWh

Body type

Rivian R1TSUV
Polestar 3SUV

Seats

Rivian R1T5
Polestar 35

Cargo space

Rivian R1T1100 litres
Polestar 3484 litres

0–60 mph(Lower is better)

Rivian R1T3s
Polestar 34.7s

Standout feature

Rivian R1TQuad-motor electric pickup with a clever gear tunnel and camp kitchen
Polestar 3Scandi-minimal luxury SUV with great chassis control

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
Polestar 375/100

Price

Rivian R1T31/100
Polestar 326/100

Family space

Rivian R1T91/100
Polestar 334/100

Performance

Rivian R1T94/100
Polestar 366/100

Tech

Rivian R1T44/100
Polestar 344/100

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