Comparison
Rivian EDV500/7 vs Tesla Model Y
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Tesla Model Y 161 mi vs 320 mi
Best value Tesla Model Y $83,500 vs $59,900
Faster charging Tesla Model Y 35 min vs 33 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model Y 0 vs 8.7
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Tesla Model Y
320 mi vs 161 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model Y
$187/mi vs $519/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model Y
33 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model Y
281 Wh/mi vs 497 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Rivian EDV500/7 | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | EDV500 | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $83,500 | $59,900 |
| Range | 161 mi | 320 mi |
| Efficiency | 497 Wh/mi • 2.01 mi/kWh | 281 Wh/mi • 3.56 mi/kWh |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Body type | Van | SUV |
| DC max | 220 kW | 331 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 35 min | 33 min |
| Roadtrip score | 40.2 | 74.6 |
| USD per mile of range | 519 $/mi | 187 $/mi |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Tesla Model Y if you want the longer rated range (320 mi vs 161 mi).
- Choose Tesla Model Y if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 35 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model Y looks better ($187/mi vs $519/mi).
Weighted verdict
Tesla Model Y has the stronger weighted profile (8.7 vs 0).
Rivian EDV500/70 Tesla Model Y8.7 220 kW35 min 331 kW33 min
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