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Lotus Eletre vs Rivian R1S

The Lotus Eletre leads on cargo space. The Rivian R1S leads on power.

Lotus Eletre

SUV

Lotus Eletre S

1 of 4 versions

Advertised price, new, US

checked Aug 12, 2026

80/100#40 of 281 · Everyday
Rivian R1S

SUV

2027 Rivian R1S Premium Long Range (22in)

1 of 66 versions

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Sep 18, 2026

80/100#13 of 80 · Everyday

Rivian R1S is cheaper by $154,000

Who's ahead - and by how much?

Lotus EletreLotus EletreR1SRivian R1S
  • Range (EPA)
    286 mi
    410 miversion: R1S Dual Max (22in)

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

  • Cargo space
    24.3 cu ft - best on this row
    17.6 cu ft
    +6.7 cu ft· 38%
  • Power
    450 kW
    - best on this row
    +46 kW· 10%
  • Efficiencylower is better
    46.7 kWh/100 miEPA
    40.1 kWh/100 miEPA - best on this row
    6.6 kWh/100 mi faster· 14%
  • AC charging
    22 kW - best on this row
    +11 kW· 91%
  • Torque
    524 lb-ft
    - best on this row
    +305 lb-ft· 58%
Every spec side by side

Every spec side by side

SpecLotus EletreRivian R1S
Range and efficiency
Range (EPA)286 mi410 miversion: R1S Dual Max (22in)
Range (WLTP)332 mino data
Efficiency lower is better46.7 kWh/100 miEPA40.1 kWh/100 miEPA - best on this row
Battery109 kWhversion: Dual Max
Battery (gross)112 kWhversion: R1S Tri Max
Charging
Fast-charge peak350 kWversion: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard
10–80% charge lower is better20 minversion not namedversion: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard
Full charge at 240 V lower is betterno data15 h
AC charging22 kW - best on this row
Performance
0⁠–⁠62 mph lower is better4.5 sno data
0⁠–⁠60 mph lower is betterno data
Power450 kW - best on this row
Torque524 lb-ft - best on this row
Top speed165 mphversion: ELETREno data
DriveAWDAWD
Space and size
Cargo space24.3 cu ft - best on this row17.6 cu ft
Front trunk1.6 cu ft - best on this row
Seats57
Length200.9 in200.8 in
Width87.8 in82 in
Height
Wheelbase118.9 in121.1 in
Ground clearance
Weight5,831 lbno data
Battery and warranty
Battery warranty8 years
Cell chemistryLi-ion
Equipment
Heat pumpStandard
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)no dataversion: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard

Which one suits you?

Score by category

out of 100

Lotus EletreRivian R1S
  • Range

  • Charging

  • Performance

  • Practicality

How much is each in the US?

Lotus Eletre

Advertised price, new, US

checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date

lotuscars.com
CARBON
$229,900
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)

Lotus Eletre
286 miEPA
Rivian R1S
410 miEPAversion: R1S Dual Max (22in)

Which charges faster?

10–80% charge

Lotus Eletre
20 minversion not named
Rivian R1S
version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard

Fast-charge peak

Lotus Eletre
350 kW
Rivian R1S
version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard

Which is cheaper to buy?

Rivian R1SR1S

Price (from, new)

Leader
Rivian R1S
Lotus Eletre
Rivian R1S
Ahead by
$154,000

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