Polestar 5 vs Rivian R1T
The Polestar 5 leads on fast-charge peak. The Rivian R1T leads on cargo space.
Sedan
Polestar 5 Performance
1 of 4 versions
checked Sep 16, 2026 · polestar.com
73/100#126 of 421 · Everyday
Pickup
2027 R1T Premium
1 of 63 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
70/100#35 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Polestar 5Polestar 5R1TRivian R1T
- Rangeversion: R1T Dual Standard Plus (22in)
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+130 kW· 59%
- Cargo space- best on this row+16.3 cu ft· 127%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row1.4 s faster· 31%
- AC charging- best on this row+1 kW· 5%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row1 h faster· 8%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Polestar 5 | Rivian R1T |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | version: R1T Dual Standard Plus (22in) |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| 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 | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: R1 Quad Max | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Polestar 5 if
Score by category
out of 100
Polestar 5Rivian R1T
Range
89- Different test cycles - not compared.84Charging
7235Performance
100no dataPracticality
4290
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Polestar 5
- 346 miWLTP
- Rivian R1T
- 300 miEPAversion: R1T Dual Standard Plus (22in)contested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Polestar 5Polestar 5
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Polestar 5
- Polestar 5
- 350 kW
- Rivian R1T
- Ahead by
- 130 kW
Where next
Compare with others
Polestar 5 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 24 sources
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