Comparison
Rivian R1S vs Subaru Uncharted
Premium Long Range, 22in wheels vs Premium FWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Rivian R1S 410 mi vs 308 mi
Best value Subaru Uncharted $34,995 vs $90,990
Faster charging Subaru Uncharted 28 min vs 49 min
5-yr energy Subaru Uncharted $6,150 vs $3,950
Winner by category
5 categories comparedRange winner
Rivian R1S
410 mi vs 308 mi
Value winner
Subaru Uncharted
$114/mi vs $222/mi
Charging winner
Subaru Uncharted
28 min vs 49 min
Efficiency winner
Subaru Uncharted
257 Wh/mi vs 399 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R1S
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Rivian R1S | Subaru Uncharted |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Premium Long Range, 22in wheels | Premium FWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $90,990 | $34,995 (better) |
| Range | 410 mi (better) | 308 mi |
| Efficiency | 399 Wh/mi • 2.51 mi/kWh | 257 Wh/mi • 3.89 mi/kWh (better) |
| Seats | 7 (better) | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 210 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 49 min | 28 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 68 | 69.9 (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 222 $/mi | 114 $/mi (better) |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 23 cu ft (better) |
Pick the Rivian R1S if…
- You drive long days: 410 vs 308 miles of rated range.
- You need 7 seats (vs 5).
Pick the Subaru Uncharted if…
- You want the lower price: $34,995 vs $90,990 to start, $55,995 less.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 28 vs 49 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $3,950 vs $6,150 in energy over 5 years.
- You haul gear: 23 vs 18 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
5-year energy cost: Rivian R1S vs Subaru Uncharted
| Charging mix | Rivian R1S | Subaru Uncharted |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 399 Wh/mi | 257 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $4,500 | $2,900 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $6,150 | $3,950 |
| All public DC fast charging | $12,750 | $8,200 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Rivian R1S | Subaru Uncharted | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 279 mi | 209 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 244 mi | 183 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 1 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 50 min | about 55 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | NACS |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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