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Kia EV6 vs Rivian R1S

The Kia EV6 leads on cargo space. The Rivian R1S leads on power.

Kia EV6

KiaEV6

SUV

2026 Kia EV6 Light Long Range RWD

1 of 25 versions

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked May 4, 2026

81/100#9 of 87 · Everyday
Rivian R1S

SUV

2027 Rivian R1S Premium Long Range (22in)

1 of 66 versions

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Sep 18, 2026

84/100#4 of 87 · Everyday

Kia EV6 is cheaper by $38,000

Who's ahead - and by how much?

EV6Kia EV6R1SRivian R1S
  • Range (EPA)
    410 miversion: R1S Dual Max (22in)

    A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.

  • Cargo space
    - best on this row
    +6.4 cu ft· 35%
  • Power
    - best on this row
    +229 kW· 136%
  • 0⁠–⁠60 mphlower is better
    - best on this row
    3.9 s faster· 53%
  • Battery warranty
    - best on this row
    +2 years· 25%
  • Efficiencylower is better
    EPA - best on this row
    40.1 kWh/100 miEPA
    10.5 kWh/100 mi faster· 26%
Every spec side by side

Every spec side by side

SpecKia EV6Rivian R1S
Range and efficiency
Range (EPA)410 miversion: R1S Dual Max (22in)
Range (WLTP)361 mino data
Efficiency lower is betterEPA - best on this row40.1 kWh/100 miEPA
Battery58 kWhversion not namedversion: Dual Max
Battery (gross)no dataversion: R1S Tri Max
Charging
Fast-charge peakversion: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard
10–80% charge lower is betterversion: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard
Full charge at 240 V lower is better - best on this row15 h
AC charging - best on this row
Performance
0⁠–⁠62 mph lower is better8.7 sno data
0⁠–⁠60 mph lower is better - best on this row
Power - best on this row
Torque - best on this row
Top speedno data
DriveAWD
Space and size
Cargo space - best on this row
Front trunk1.8 cu ft - best on this row
Seats
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Ground clearance
Weight4,519 lbno data
Battery and warranty
Battery warranty - best on this row
Cell chemistry
Equipment
Heat pump
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)no dataversion: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard

Which one suits you?

Score by category

out of 100

Kia EV6Rivian R1S
  • Range

  • Charging

  • Performance

  • Practicality

How much is each in the US?

Kia EV6

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked May 4, 2026 - Price checked May 4, 2026 - it may be out of date

kiamedia.com
2026 Light SR RWD
$37,900
2026 Light LR RWD
$41,200
2026 Wind RWD
$44,800
2026 Light LR AWD
$45,200
+3 more trims
Prices in 3 markets

Rivian R1S

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date

assets.rivian.com
Adventure — Dual Standard
$75,900
Premium
$83,990
Prices in 2 markets
US EV incentives

Questions

Which goes further on a charge?

Range (EPA)

Kia EV6
EPA
Rivian R1S
410 miEPAversion: R1S Dual Max (22in)

Which charges faster?

10–80% charge

Kia EV6
Rivian R1S
version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard

Fast-charge peak

Kia EV6
Rivian R1S
version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard

Which is cheaper to buy?

Kia EV6EV6

Price (from, new)

Leader
Kia EV6
Kia EV6
Rivian R1S
Ahead by
$38,000

Where next

All EVs by overall score

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Where the numbers come from

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