Comparison

Audi Q6 e-tron vs Rivian R1S

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range Rivian R1S 321 mi vs 410 mi
Best value Audi Q6 e-tron $63,800 vs $102,190
Faster charging Audi Q6 e-tron 21 min vs 49 min
Weighted profile Audi Q6 e-tron 6.4 vs 3.6

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Rivian R1S
410 mi vs 321 mi
Value winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
$199/mi vs $249/mi
Charging winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
21 min vs 49 min
Efficiency winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
325 Wh/mi vs 399 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R1S
126.6 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Audi Q6 e-tron Rivian R1S
Trim used ultra Dual Max (22in)
MSRP (USD) $63,800 $102,190
Range 321 mi 410 mi
Efficiency 325 Wh/mi • 3.08 mi/kWh 399 Wh/mi • 2.51 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 94.9 kWh 142.3 kWh
Seats 5 7
Drivetrain RWD AWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 285 kW 496 kW
AC max 11 kW 12 kW
10–80% (DC) 21 min 49 min
Roadtrip score 86.4 68.4
Miles added (15 min est.) 146 mi 76 mi
USD per mile of range 199 $/mi 249 $/mi
Top speed 131 mph 125 mph
Cargo 19 cu ft 18 cu ft
Tow rating 5,291 lb 7,716 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Rivian R1S if you want the longer rated range (410 mi vs 321 mi).
  • Choose Audi Q6 e-tron if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 21 min vs 49 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Audi Q6 e-tron looks better ($199/mi vs $249/mi).

Weighted verdict

Audi Q6 e-tron has the stronger weighted profile (6.4 vs 3.6).

Audi Q6 e-tron6.4 Rivian R1S3.6 285 kW21 min 496 kW49 min

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