Comparison

Rivian R1S vs Subaru Solterra

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

Best range Rivian R1S 410 mi vs 227 mi
Best value Subaru Solterra $102,190 vs $38,495
Faster charging Subaru Solterra 49 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile Rivian R1S 5.5 vs 4.5

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Rivian R1S
410 mi vs 227 mi
Value winner
Subaru Solterra
$170/mi vs $249/mi
Charging winner
Subaru Solterra
35 min vs 49 min
Efficiency winner
Subaru Solterra
320 Wh/mi vs 399 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R1S
126.6 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Rivian R1S Subaru Solterra
Trim used Dual Max (22in) AWD
MSRP (USD) $102,190 $38,495
Range 410 mi 227 mi
Efficiency 399 Wh/mi • 2.51 mi/kWh 320 Wh/mi • 3.13 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 142.3 kWh 69 kWh
Seats 7 5
Drivetrain AWD AWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 496 kW 100 kW
AC max 12 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 49 min 35 min
Roadtrip score 68.4 55.3
Miles added (15 min est.) 76 mi 65 mi
USD per mile of range 249 $/mi 170 $/mi
Top speed 125 mph 99 mph
Cargo 18 cu ft 16 cu ft
Tow rating 7,716 lb 1,653 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Rivian R1S if you want the longer rated range (410 mi vs 227 mi).
  • Choose Subaru Solterra if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 35 min vs 49 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Subaru Solterra looks better ($170/mi vs $249/mi).

Weighted verdict

Rivian R1S has the stronger weighted profile (5.5 vs 4.5).

Rivian R1S5.5 Subaru Solterra4.5 496 kW49 min 100 kW35 min

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