Comparison

Lexus RZ vs Rivian R1S

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range Rivian R1S 284 mi vs 410 mi
Best value Lexus RZ $43,175 vs $102,190
Faster charging Lexus RZ 38 min vs 49 min
Weighted profile Rivian R1S 4.9 vs 5.1

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Rivian R1S
410 mi vs 284 mi
Value winner
Lexus RZ
$152/mi vs $249/mi
Charging winner
Lexus RZ
38 min vs 49 min
Efficiency winner
Lexus RZ
281 Wh/mi vs 399 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R1S
126.6 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Lexus RZ Rivian R1S
Trim used 300e (18 inch wheels) Dual Max (22in)
MSRP (USD) $43,175 $102,190
Range 284 mi 410 mi
Efficiency 281 Wh/mi • 3.56 mi/kWh 399 Wh/mi • 2.51 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 64 kWh 142.3 kWh
Seats 5 7
Drivetrain FWD AWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 150 kW 496 kW
AC max 11 kW 12 kW
10–80% (DC) 38 min 49 min
Roadtrip score 58.4 68.4
Miles added (15 min est.) 63 mi 76 mi
USD per mile of range 152 $/mi 249 $/mi
Top speed 99 mph 125 mph
Cargo 18 cu ft 18 cu ft
Tow rating 1,653 lb 7,716 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Rivian R1S if you want the longer rated range (410 mi vs 284 mi).
  • Choose Lexus RZ if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 38 min vs 49 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Lexus RZ looks better ($152/mi vs $249/mi).

Weighted verdict

Overall this matchup is close on available data (score 4.9 vs 5.1).

Lexus RZ4.9 Rivian R1S5.1 150 kW38 min 496 kW49 min

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