Comparison

Rivian R1T vs Tesla Model 3

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

Best range Rivian R1T 420 mi vs 363 mi
Best value Tesla Model 3 $102,190 vs $42,490
Faster charging Tesla Model 3 47 min vs 36 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model 3 3.6 vs 5.7

Category winners

4 available
Range winner
Rivian R1T
420 mi vs 363 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model 3
$117/mi vs $243/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model 3
36 min vs 47 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model 3
246 Wh/mi vs 388 Wh/mi

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Rivian R1T Tesla Model 3
Trim used Dual Max (22in) Long Range RWD
MSRP (USD) $102,190 $42,490
Range 420 mi 363 mi
Efficiency 388 Wh/mi • 2.58 mi/kWh 246 Wh/mi • 4.07 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 143 kWh 82 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain AWD RWD
Body type Truck Sedan
DC max 220 kW 208 kW
AC max 12 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 47 min 36 min
Roadtrip score 72.8 79.7
Miles added (15 min est.) 82 mi 97 mi
USD per mile of range 243 $/mi 117 $/mi
Top speed 125 mph 125 mph
Tow rating 11,023 lb 2,205 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Rivian R1T if you want the longer rated range (420 mi vs 363 mi).
  • Choose Tesla Model 3 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 36 min vs 47 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model 3 looks better ($117/mi vs $243/mi).

Weighted verdict

Tesla Model 3 has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 3.6).

Rivian R1T3.6 Tesla Model 35.7 220 kW47 min 208 kW36 min

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