Comparison
BMW iX vs Rivian EDV500/7
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW iX 364 mi vs 161 mi
Best value Rivian EDV500/7 $87,900 vs $83,500
Faster charging BMW iX 32 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile BMW iX 6 vs 2.7
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
BMW iX
364 mi vs 161 mi
Value winner
BMW iX
$241/mi vs $519/mi
Charging winner
BMW iX
32 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
BMW iX
347 Wh/mi vs 497 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW iX | Rivian EDV500/7 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | xDrive50 (20 inch wheels) | EDV500 |
| MSRP (USD) | $87,900 | $83,500 |
| Range | 364 mi | 161 mi |
| Efficiency | 347 Wh/mi • 2.88 mi/kWh | 497 Wh/mi • 2.01 mi/kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | Van |
| DC max | 195 kW | 220 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 32 min | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 83.2 | 40.2 |
| USD per mile of range | 241 $/mi | 519 $/mi |
Who should choose which?
- Choose BMW iX if you want the longer rated range (364 mi vs 161 mi).
- Choose BMW iX if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 32 min vs 35 min).
- For “range per dollar”, BMW iX looks better ($241/mi vs $519/mi).
Weighted verdict
BMW iX has the stronger weighted profile (6 vs 2.7).
BMW iX6 Rivian EDV500/72.7 195 kW32 min 220 kW35 min
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