Comparison
Kia EV6 vs Rivian R1S
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Rivian R1S 319 mi vs 410 mi
Best value Kia EV6 $42,600 vs $102,190
Faster charging Kia EV6 20 min vs 49 min
Weighted profile Kia EV6 5.7 vs 4.3
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Rivian R1S
410 mi vs 319 mi
Value winner
Kia EV6
$134/mi vs $249/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV6
20 min vs 49 min
Efficiency winner
Kia EV6
296 Wh/mi vs 399 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R1S
126.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Kia EV6 | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Long Range RWD | Dual Max (22in) |
| MSRP (USD) | $42,600 | $102,190 |
| Range | 319 mi | 410 mi |
| Efficiency | 296 Wh/mi • 3.38 mi/kWh | 399 Wh/mi • 2.51 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 80 kWh | 142.3 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | Crossover | SUV |
| DC max | 168 kW | 496 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 20 min | 49 min |
| Roadtrip score | 86.9 | 68.4 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 142 mi | 76 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 134 $/mi | 249 $/mi |
| Top speed | 115 mph | 125 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 18 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb | 7,716 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Rivian R1S if you want the longer rated range (410 mi vs 319 mi).
- Choose Kia EV6 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 20 min vs 49 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia EV6 looks better ($134/mi vs $249/mi).
Weighted verdict
Kia EV6 has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 4.3).
Kia EV65.7 Rivian R1S4.3 168 kW20 min 496 kW49 min
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