Comparison

BMW i4 vs Rivian R1T

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

Best range Rivian R1T 318 mi vs 420 mi
Best value BMW i4 $57,900 vs $102,190
Faster charging BMW i4 30 min vs 47 min
Weighted profile BMW i4 6.9 vs 2.4

Category winners

4 available
Range winner
Rivian R1T
420 mi vs 318 mi
Value winner
BMW i4
$182/mi vs $243/mi
Charging winner
BMW i4
30 min vs 47 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i4
302 Wh/mi vs 388 Wh/mi

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec BMW i4 Rivian R1T
Trim used eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) Dual Max (22in)
MSRP (USD) $57,900 $102,190
Range 318 mi 420 mi
Efficiency 302 Wh/mi • 3.31 mi/kWh 388 Wh/mi • 2.58 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 80.7 kWh 143 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain RWD AWD
Body type Sedan Truck
DC max 250 kW 220 kW
AC max 11 kW 12 kW
10–80% (DC) 30 min 47 min
Roadtrip score 77.9 72.8
Miles added (15 min est.) 94 mi 82 mi
USD per mile of range 182 $/mi 243 $/mi
Top speed 118 mph 125 mph
Tow rating 3,527 lb 11,023 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Rivian R1T if you want the longer rated range (420 mi vs 318 mi).
  • Choose BMW i4 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 30 min vs 47 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, BMW i4 looks better ($182/mi vs $243/mi).

Weighted verdict

BMW i4 has the stronger weighted profile (6.9 vs 2.4).

BMW i46.9 Rivian R1T2.4 250 kW30 min 220 kW47 min

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