Audi Q8 e-tron vs Rivian R1T
The Rivian R1T leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
SUV
2025 Audi Q8 e-tron quattro (20 inch wheels)
1 of 23 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
59/100#64 of 87 · Everyday
Pickup
2027 R1T Premium
1 of 63 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
70/100#35 of 87 · Everyday
Audi Q8 e-tron is cheaper by $5,190
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Q8 e-tronAudi Q8 e-tronR1TRivian R1T
- Range (EPA)version: R1T Dual Standard Plus (22in)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+50 kW· 29%
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.7 cu ft· 2%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row0.9 s faster· 17%
- AC charging- best on this row+2 kW· 20%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row4 h faster· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Audi Q8 e-tron | Rivian R1T |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | version: R1T Dual Standard Plus (22in) | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | no data |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | version: R1T Dual |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | no data |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: Audi Q8 e-tron 55 advanced quattro (02/23 - 02/25) | version: R1 Quad Max |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron if
No lead on the compared figures - price, market and service decide
Score by category
out of 100
Audi Q8 e-tronRivian R1T
Range
7984Charging
4435Practicality
9090
How much is each in the US?
- 2025 quattro (20 inch wheels)
- $74,800
- 2027 Premium
- $79,990
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- 272 miEPA
- Rivian R1T
- 300 miEPAversion: R1T Dual Standard Plus (22in)contested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
Rivian R1TR1T
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Rivian R1T
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- Rivian R1T
- Ahead by
- 50 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Audi Q8 e-tronQ8 e-tron
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- Rivian R1T
- Ahead by
- $5,190
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Audi Q8 e-tron vs
Where the numbers come from
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