Comparison

Chevrolet Silverado vs Rivian R1S

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

Best range Chevrolet Silverado 492 mi vs 410 mi
Best value Chevrolet Silverado $69,495 vs $102,190
Faster charging Chevrolet Silverado 44 min vs 49 min
Weighted profile Chevrolet Silverado 6.9 vs 2.4

Category winners

4 available
Range winner
Chevrolet Silverado
492 mi vs 410 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Silverado
$141/mi vs $249/mi
Charging winner
Chevrolet Silverado
44 min vs 49 min
Efficiency winner
Rivian R1S
399 Wh/mi vs 499 Wh/mi

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Chevrolet Silverado Rivian R1S
Trim used EV 8WT Dual Max (22in)
MSRP (USD) $69,495 $102,190
Range 492 mi 410 mi
Efficiency 499 Wh/mi • 2 mi/kWh 399 Wh/mi • 2.51 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 215 kWh 142.3 kWh
Seats 5 7
Drivetrain AWD AWD
Body type Truck SUV
DC max 350 kW 496 kW
AC max 19 kW 12 kW
10–80% (DC) 44 min 49 min
Roadtrip score 84 68.4
Miles added (15 min est.) 103 mi 76 mi
USD per mile of range 141 $/mi 249 $/mi
Top speed 106 mph 125 mph
Tow rating 10,000 lb 7,716 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Chevrolet Silverado if you want the longer rated range (492 mi vs 410 mi).
  • Choose Chevrolet Silverado if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 44 min vs 49 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Chevrolet Silverado looks better ($141/mi vs $249/mi).

Weighted verdict

Chevrolet Silverado has the stronger weighted profile (6.9 vs 2.4).

Chevrolet Silverado6.9 Rivian R1S2.4 350 kW44 min 496 kW49 min

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