Comparison
Rivian EDV500/7 vs Rivian R1T
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Rivian R1T 161 mi vs 420 mi
Best value Rivian EDV500/7 $83,500 vs $102,190
Faster charging Rivian EDV500/7 35 min vs 47 min
Weighted profile Rivian R1T 3.9 vs 4.8
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Rivian R1T
420 mi vs 161 mi
Value winner
Rivian R1T
$243/mi vs $519/mi
Charging winner
Rivian EDV500/7
35 min vs 47 min
Efficiency winner
Rivian R1T
388 Wh/mi vs 497 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Rivian EDV500/7 | Rivian R1T |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | EDV500 | Dual Max (22in) |
| MSRP (USD) | $83,500 | $102,190 |
| Range | 161 mi | 420 mi |
| Efficiency | 497 Wh/mi • 2.01 mi/kWh | 388 Wh/mi • 2.58 mi/kWh |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Body type | Van | Truck |
| DC max | 220 kW | 220 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 35 min | 47 min |
| Roadtrip score | 40.2 | 72.8 |
| USD per mile of range | 519 $/mi | 243 $/mi |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Rivian R1T if you want the longer rated range (420 mi vs 161 mi).
- Choose Rivian EDV500/7 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 35 min vs 47 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Rivian R1T looks better ($243/mi vs $519/mi).
Weighted verdict
Rivian R1T has the stronger weighted profile (4.8 vs 3.9).
Rivian EDV500/73.9 Rivian R1T4.8 220 kW35 min 220 kW47 min
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