Comparison

Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Rivian R1S

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

Best range Rivian R1S 319 mi vs 410 mi
Best value Chevrolet Equinox EV $34,995 vs $102,190
Faster charging Chevrolet Equinox EV 38 min vs 49 min
Weighted profile Chevrolet Equinox EV 5.2 vs 4.8

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Rivian R1S
410 mi vs 319 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$110/mi vs $249/mi
Charging winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
38 min vs 49 min
Efficiency winner
Chevrolet Equinox EV
312 Wh/mi vs 399 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R1S
126.6 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Chevrolet Equinox EV Rivian R1S
Trim used FWD Dual Max (22in)
MSRP (USD) $34,995 $102,190
Range 319 mi 410 mi
Efficiency 312 Wh/mi • 3.21 mi/kWh 399 Wh/mi • 2.51 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 85 kWh 142.3 kWh
Seats 5 7
Drivetrain FWD AWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 159 kW 496 kW
AC max 12 kW 12 kW
10–80% (DC) 38 min 49 min
Roadtrip score 66.2 68.4
Miles added (15 min est.) 75 mi 76 mi
USD per mile of range 110 $/mi 249 $/mi
Top speed 118 mph 125 mph
Cargo 26 cu ft 18 cu ft
Tow rating 1,499 lb 7,716 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Rivian R1S if you want the longer rated range (410 mi vs 319 mi).
  • Choose Chevrolet Equinox EV if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 38 min vs 49 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Chevrolet Equinox EV looks better ($110/mi vs $249/mi).

Weighted verdict

Chevrolet Equinox EV has the stronger weighted profile (5.2 vs 4.8).

Chevrolet Equinox EV5.2 Rivian R1S4.8 159 kW38 min 496 kW49 min

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