Kia EV6 vs Rivian R1T
The Kia EV6 leads on fast-charge peak. The Rivian R1T leads on cargo space.
SUV
2026 Kia EV6 Light Long Range RWD
1 of 25 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 4, 2026
79/100#6 of 87 · Everyday
Pickup
2027 R1T Premium
1 of 63 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
76/100#10 of 87 · Everyday
Kia EV6 is cheaper by $42,090
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EV6Kia EV6R1TRivian 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+20 kW· 9%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.8 cu ft· 20%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row2.8 s faster· 38%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- AC charging- best on this row+1 kW· 6%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia EV6 | Rivian R1T |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | version: R1T Dual Standard Plus (22in) | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | version not named | |
| 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 | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | 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 | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | version: R1 Quad Max | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia EV6 if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia EV6Rivian R1T
Range
9593Charging
9135Performance
39no dataPracticality
6960
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checked May 4, 2026 - Price checked May 4, 2026 - it may be out of date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
- 2027 Premium
- $79,990
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Kia EV6
- EPA
- Rivian R1T
- 300 miEPAversion: R1T Dual Standard Plus (22in)contested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
Kia EV6EV6
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Kia EV6
- Kia EV6
- Rivian R1T
- Ahead by
- 20 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Kia EV6EV6
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Kia EV6
- Kia EV6
- Rivian R1T
- Ahead by
- $42,090
Where next
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Kia EV6 vs
Where the numbers come from
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivian_R1T