Comparison

Rivian R1T vs Subaru Solterra

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

Best range Rivian R1T 420 mi vs 227 mi
Best value Subaru Solterra $102,190 vs $38,495
Faster charging Subaru Solterra 47 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile Rivian R1T 4.8 vs 4.5

Category winners

4 available
Range winner
Rivian R1T
420 mi vs 227 mi
Value winner
Subaru Solterra
$170/mi vs $243/mi
Charging winner
Subaru Solterra
35 min vs 47 min
Efficiency winner
Subaru Solterra
320 Wh/mi vs 388 Wh/mi

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Rivian R1T Subaru Solterra
Trim used Dual Max (22in) AWD
MSRP (USD) $102,190 $38,495
Range 420 mi 227 mi
Efficiency 388 Wh/mi • 2.58 mi/kWh 320 Wh/mi • 3.13 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 143 kWh 69 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain AWD AWD
Body type Truck SUV
DC max 220 kW 100 kW
AC max 12 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 47 min 35 min
Roadtrip score 72.8 55.3
Miles added (15 min est.) 82 mi 65 mi
USD per mile of range 243 $/mi 170 $/mi
Top speed 125 mph 99 mph
Tow rating 11,023 lb 1,653 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Rivian R1T if you want the longer rated range (420 mi vs 227 mi).
  • Choose Subaru Solterra if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 35 min vs 47 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Subaru Solterra looks better ($170/mi vs $243/mi).

Weighted verdict

Overall this matchup is close on available data (score 4.8 vs 4.5).

Rivian R1T4.8 Subaru Solterra4.5 220 kW47 min 100 kW35 min

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