Comparison
Rivian EDV500/7 vs Tesla Model 3
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Tesla Model 3 161 mi vs 363 mi
Best value Tesla Model 3 $83,500 vs $42,490
Faster charging Rivian EDV500/7 35 min vs 36 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model 3 3 vs 5.7
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Tesla Model 3
363 mi vs 161 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model 3
$117/mi vs $519/mi
Charging winner
Rivian EDV500/7
35 min vs 36 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model 3
246 Wh/mi vs 497 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Rivian EDV500/7 | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | EDV500 | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $83,500 | $42,490 |
| Range | 161 mi | 363 mi |
| Efficiency | 497 Wh/mi • 2.01 mi/kWh | 246 Wh/mi • 4.07 mi/kWh |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Body type | Van | Sedan |
| DC max | 220 kW | 208 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 35 min | 36 min |
| Roadtrip score | 40.2 | 79.7 |
| USD per mile of range | 519 $/mi | 117 $/mi |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Tesla Model 3 if you want the longer rated range (363 mi vs 161 mi).
- Choose Rivian EDV500/7 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 35 min vs 36 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model 3 looks better ($117/mi vs $519/mi).
Weighted verdict
Tesla Model 3 has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 3).
Rivian EDV500/73 Tesla Model 35.7 220 kW35 min 208 kW36 min
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