Rivian R1S vs Tesla Model X

At U.S. average prices the Tesla Model X costs $71.93 a month to charge and the Rivian R1S $88.18, a difference of $16.25 a month ($195 a year). Both fast-charge from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes.

Rivian R1S: large SUV body style illustration

Rivian R1SDual Large

Tesla Model X: large SUV body style illustration

Tesla Model XAWD · no longer sold new

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Specs side by side

	Rivian R1S	Tesla Model X
Trim	Dual Large	AWD
Usable battery	109 kWh	95 kWh
EPA range	329 mi	352 mi
Efficiency	33.1 kWh/100 mi	27.0 kWh/100 mi
Max AC charging	11.5 kW	11.5 kW
Max DC charging	220 kW	250 kW
DC 10–80%	about 30 min	about 30 min
Full charge at home	$21.99	$19.17
Per month	$88.18	$71.93

Costs at U.S. average prices, 1,000 mi a month, 80% charged at home. Specs are for the trims shown; other versions differ.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Rivian R1S or the Tesla Model X cheaper to charge?

At U.S. average prices the Tesla Model X costs $71.93 a month to charge and the Rivian R1S $88.18, a difference of $16.25 a month ($195 a year). Change the state or distance in the comparison above for your own numbers.

Which charges faster, the Rivian R1S or the Tesla Model X?

Both fast-charge from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes. On AC the Rivian R1S takes up to 11.5 kW and the Tesla Model X up to 11.5 kW.

Which has more range, the Rivian R1S or the Tesla Model X?

The Tesla Model X has the longer EPA range: 352 mi vs 329 mi. Expect less in cold weather and at high speed.