Rivian R1S vs Tesla Model Y
The Tesla Model Y leads on cargo space. The Rivian R1S leads on power.
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
SUV
2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 14, 2026
76/100#21 of 80 · Everyday
Tesla Model Y is cheaper by $26,910
Who's ahead - and by how much?
R1SRivian R1SModel YTesla Model Y
- Range (EPA)version: R1S Dual Max (22in)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+12.6 cu ft· 71%
- Power- best on this row+285 kW· 135%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row3.4 s faster· 50%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row15.6 kWh/100 mi faster· 39%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row5 h faster· 33%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Rivian R1S | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | version: R1S Dual Max (22in) | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | version: Model Y RWD |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Dual Max | |
| Battery (gross) | version: R1S Tri Max | no data |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard | version: Model Y RWD |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard | version: Model Y RWD |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Rivian R1S if
Score by category
out of 100
Rivian R1STesla Model Y
Range
10089Charging
5046Performance
no data74Practicality
8189
How much is each in the US?
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checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date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
Tesla Model Y
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 14, 2026 - Price checked Jun 14, 2026 - it may be out of date
fueleconomy.govQuestions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Rivian R1S
- 410 miEPAversion: R1S Dual Max (22in)
- Tesla Model Y
- 321 miEPA
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Rivian R1S
- version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard
- Tesla Model Y
- version: Model Y RWD
Fast-charge peak
- Rivian R1S
- version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard
- Tesla Model Y
- 225 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Tesla Model YModel Y
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Tesla Model Y
- Rivian R1S
- Tesla Model Y
- Ahead by
- $26,910
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