Rivian R1S vs Volvo EX40
The Rivian R1S leads on cargo space and 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 Volvo EX40
1 of 10 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 13, 2026
68/100#46 of 80 · Everyday
Volvo EX40 is cheaper by $19,355
Who's ahead - and by how much?
R1SRivian R1SEX40Volvo EX40
- Range (EPA)version: R1S Dual Max (22in)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.1 cu ft· 22%
- Power- best on this row+311 kW· 168%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row8.4 kWh/100 mi faster· 21%
- AC charging- best on this row+1 kW· 5%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row7 h faster· 47%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Rivian R1S | Volvo EX40 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | version: R1S Dual Max (22in) | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | version: Single Motor Extended Range |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Dual Max | version: Single Motor Extended Range |
| Battery (gross) | version: R1S Tri Max | version: Twin Motor Performance |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard | version: Single Motor Extended Range |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard | |
| 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 | version: Twin Motor Performance |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | version: Twin Motor | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | no data | version: EX40 Core, Single Motor Extended Range, Electric (2027) |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: Twin Motor Performance Electric | |
| Weight | no data | version: EX40 Plus, Twin Motor, Electric |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard | no data |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Rivian R1S if
Score by category
out of 100
Rivian R1SVolvo EX40
Range
10085Charging
5049Performance
no data92Practicality
8160
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
Volvo EX40
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 13, 2026 - Price checked Aug 13, 2026 - it may be out of date
volvocars.com- Single Motor Extended Range
- $56,545
- Twin Motor
- $58,295
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Rivian R1S
- 410 miEPAversion: R1S Dual Max (22in)
- Volvo EX40
- EPA
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Rivian R1S
- version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard
- Volvo EX40
Fast-charge peak
- Rivian R1S
- version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard
- Volvo EX40
- 140 kWversion: Single Motor Extended Range
Which is cheaper to buy?
Volvo EX40EX40
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Volvo EX40
- Rivian R1S
- Volvo EX40
- Ahead by
- $19,355
Where next
- Volvo EX40Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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