Comparison
Kia Niro vs Rivian R1T
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Rivian R1T 253 mi vs 420 mi
Best value Kia Niro $39,850 vs $102,190
Faster charging Kia Niro 45 min vs 47 min
Weighted profile Rivian R1T 4.5 vs 4.8
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Rivian R1T
420 mi vs 253 mi
Value winner
Kia Niro
$158/mi vs $243/mi
Charging winner
Kia Niro
45 min vs 47 min
Efficiency winner
Kia Niro
300 Wh/mi vs 388 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Kia Niro | Rivian R1T |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Electric | Dual Max (22in) |
| MSRP (USD) | $39,850 | $102,190 |
| Range | 253 mi | 420 mi |
| Efficiency | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh | 388 Wh/mi • 2.58 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 64.8 kWh | 143 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Body type | Crossover | Truck |
| DC max | 85 kW | 220 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 45 min | 47 min |
| Roadtrip score | 46.3 | 72.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 50 mi | 82 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 158 $/mi | 243 $/mi |
| Top speed | 104 mph | 125 mph |
| Tow rating | 1,653 lb | 11,023 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Rivian R1T if you want the longer rated range (420 mi vs 253 mi).
- Choose Kia Niro if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 45 min vs 47 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia Niro looks better ($158/mi vs $243/mi).
Weighted verdict
Overall this matchup is close on available data (score 4.5 vs 4.8).
Kia Niro4.5 Rivian R1T4.8 85 kW45 min 220 kW47 min
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