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 availableRange 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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