Comparison
GMC Sierra EV vs Rivian R1S
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range GMC Sierra EV 410 mi vs 410 mi
Best value GMC Sierra EV $96,495 vs $102,190
Faster charging Rivian R1S 50 min vs 49 min
Weighted profile Rivian R1S 4.2 vs 5.1
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Tie
410 mi each
Value winner
GMC Sierra EV
$235/mi vs $249/mi
Charging winner
Rivian R1S
49 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Rivian R1S
399 Wh/mi vs 495 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | GMC Sierra EV | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Sierra EV | Dual Max (22in) |
| MSRP (USD) | $96,495 | $102,190 |
| Range | 410 mi | 410 mi |
| Efficiency | 495 Wh/mi • 2.02 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) | 50 min | 49 min |
| Roadtrip score | 72.9 | 68.4 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 91 mi | 76 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 235 $/mi | 249 $/mi |
| Top speed | 106 mph | 125 mph |
| Tow rating | 10,000 lb | 7,716 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Rivian R1S if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 49 min vs 50 min).
- For “range per dollar”, GMC Sierra EV looks better ($235/mi vs $249/mi).
Weighted verdict
Rivian R1S has the stronger weighted profile (5.1 vs 4.2).
GMC Sierra EV4.2 Rivian R1S5.1 350 kW50 min 496 kW49 min
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