Comparison
Ford E-Transit vs Rivian R2
Cargo Van vs Performance Launch Package: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Rivian R2 330 mi vs 159 mi
Best value Ford E-Transit $53,260 vs $57,990
Faster charging Rivian R2 29 min vs 34 min
5-yr energy Rivian R2 $7,250 vs $5,000
Winner by category
4 categories comparedRange winner
Rivian R2
330 mi vs 159 mi
Value winner
Rivian R2
$176/mi vs $335/mi
Charging winner
Rivian R2
29 min vs 34 min
Efficiency winner
Rivian R2
322 Wh/mi vs 470 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Ford E-Transit | Rivian R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Cargo Van | Performance Launch Package |
| MSRP (USD) | $53,260 (better) | $57,990 |
| Range | 159 mi | 330 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 470 Wh/mi • 2.13 mi/kWh | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 89 kWh (better) | 87.9 kWh |
| Seats | 2 | 5 (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | Van | SUV |
| DC max | 115 kW | 226 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 34 min | 29 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 47 | 81.6 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 58 mi | 99 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 335 $/mi | 176 $/mi (better) |
Pick the Ford E-Transit if…
- You want the lower price: $53,260 vs $57,990 to start, $4,730 less.
Pick the Rivian R2 if…
- You drive long days: 330 vs 159 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $5,000 vs $7,250 in energy over 5 years.
- You need 5 seats (vs 2).
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
5-year energy cost: Ford E-Transit vs Rivian R2
| Charging mix | Ford E-Transit | Rivian R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 470 Wh/mi | 321.7 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $5,350 | $3,650 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $7,250 | $5,000 |
| All public DC fast charging | $15,050 | $10,300 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Ford E-Transit | Rivian R2 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 108 mi | 224 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 95 mi | 196 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 5 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 170 min | about 60 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | NACS |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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