Comparison between:
- 2021 Rivian R1S Launch Edition
- 2021 Tesla Model X Long Range Plus
- 2020 Audi e-tron 55 quattro
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Rivian R1S Launch Edition | 2021 Tesla Model X Long Range Plus | 2020 Audi e-tron 55 quattro | |
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| Trim | Launch Edition | Long Range Plus | - |
| Model year | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Market | North America | North America, Europe, China, Australia | Europe |
| Price | USD 77,500 (USA, Nov 2020) | USD 79,990 (USA, Nov 2020) EUR 90,990 (DE, Nov 2020) CNY 772,900 (CN, Nov 2020) | EUR 80,900 (EU, Dec 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Pick-up | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Carbon-fiber Aluminium | Extruded aluminium with boron steel | Steal Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Limestone Midnight Forest Green L.A. Silver Rivian Blue Glacier White Compass Yellow Red Canyon El Cap Granite Launch Green | Deep Blue Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Solid Black | Brilliant Black Catalunya Red Metallic Florett Siver Metallic Galaxy Blue Metallic Glacier White Metallic Manhattan Grey Metallic Mythos Black Metallic Siam Beige Metallic Typhoon Grey Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black | Black Cream Black and White | Black Okapi Brown Pearl Beige Metropol Grey |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 7 | 5 / 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Length | 202.0 in 5131 mm | 198.3 in 5037 mm | 193.0 in 4901 mm |
| Width | - | 78.7 in 1999 mm | 76.2 in 1935 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 89.4 in 2271 mm | 86.3 in 2192 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 79.0 in 2007 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm | - |
| Height | 72.0 in 1829 mm | 66.0 in 1676 mm | 64.1 in 1629 mm |
| Wheelbase | 121.0 in 3073 mm | 116.7 in 2964 mm | 115.3 in 2928 mm |
| Front track | 67.3 in 1710 mm | 67.1 in 1705 mm | 65.2 in 1655 mm |
| Rear track | 67.3 in 1710 mm | 67.3 in 1710 mm | 65.0 in 1652 mm |
| Clearance | - | - | 6.8 in 172 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 9.6 in 245 mm | 6.7 in 171 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | 14.4 in 366 mm | 9.0 in 228 mm | - |
| Front headroom | - | 41.7 in 1059 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 40.9 in 1039 mm | 39.5 in 1003 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 60.7 in 1542 mm | 58.6 in 1489 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 57.2 in 1453 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 55.6 in 1412 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | - | 59.0 in 1498 mm | - |
| Front legroom | - | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 40.8 in 1036 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 38.4 in 975 mm | 39.1 in 993 mm |
| Trunk volume | 311.5 l 11.00 ft3 0.31 m3 | 357.0 l 12.61 ft3 0.36 m3 | 600.0 l 21.19 ft3 0.60 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 2299.5 l 81.21 ft3 2.30 m3 | 1725.0 l 60.92 ft3 1.73 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 141.5 l 5.00 ft3 0.14 m3 | 187.0 l 6.60 ft3 0.19 m3 | 60.0 l 2.12 ft3 0.06 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5842.25 lb 2650 kg | 5630.61 lb 2554 kg | 5489.51 lb 2490 kg |
| Payload | 1807.79 lb 820 kg | 1157.43 lb 525 kg | 1410.96 lb 640 kg |
| GVWR | 7650.04 lb 3470 kg | 6788.03 lb 3079 kg | 6900.47 lb 3130 kg |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.25 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
| Additional information | Water fording depth (max) - 1 m Approach angle in offroad mode - 34.3º Departure angle in offroad mode - 33.7º Ramp breakover angle in offroad mode - 28.9º Max climbing gradient - 45 degrees Towing capability - 3500 kg | The cargo and rear trunk volumes apply for 5 seat vehicles Rear volume 6 seat vehicles: 2002 l Cargo volume 6 seat vehicles: 2189 l Rear volume 7 seat vehicle: 2166 l Cargo volume 7 seat vehicles: 2353 l | Height 1629 with roof-mounted aerial Height 1616 without roof-mounted aerial Body ride height adjustable by 76 millimeters (3.0 in) Drag coefficient with conventional exterior mirrors: 0.28 Drag coefficient with optional virtual exterior mirrors: 0.27 Curb weight with a 75 kg driver (EU norms): 2565 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla | - |
| Electric motor type | - | AC induction/asynchronous | AC induction/asynchronous |
| Location of the motor | - | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 320 V | - |
| Power | - | 210 kW 281.6 hp 285.5 ps | 140 kW 187.7 hp 190.3 ps |
| Torque | - | 335 Nm 34.2 kgm 247.1 ft-lb | 314 Nm 32.0 kgm 231.6 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | - | Boost |
| Additional information | Four motors total torque (135 kWh pack) - 1120 Nm Four motors total power (135 kWh pack) - 562 kW Power per wheel - 147 kW Torque per wheel - 3500 Nm | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | Coaxial asynchronous rear motor Total system power and torque in D mode - 265 kW and 561 Nm Power and torque in Boost Mode - 165 kW and 355 Nm Total system power and torque in Boost mode - 300 kW and 664 Nm |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla | - |
| Model | - | L13 | - |
| Motor type | - | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC induction/asynchronous |
| Location | - | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 320 V | - |
| Power | - | 205 kW 274.9 hp 278.7 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps |
| Torque | - | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb | 247 Nm 25.2 kgm 182.2 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes | - |
| Additional features | - | A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | Axially parallel asynchronous motor Power and torque in Boost Mode - 135 kW and 309 Nm |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 4.60 s | 6.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.00 s | 4.40 s | - |
| Additional information | - | - | Boost Mode 0-100 km/h acceleration is 5.7 s Boost Mode 0-60 mph acceleration is 5.5 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | Real range: 300.1 mi / 483.0 km | NEDC: 375.9 mi / 605.0 km EPA: 371.0 mi / 597.0 km WLTP: 348.6 mi / 561.0 km | WLTP: 270.9 mi / 436.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | EPA, CMB: 32 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe EPA, CMB: 105 MPGe EPA, CTY: 109 MPGe | NEDC, CMB: 21 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 22.4 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A+ | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | - | 12.4 m 40.68 ft | 12.2 m 40.03 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.05 | - |
| Additional information | - | - | Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 9.734 | 9.205 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 9.325 | 9.205 |
| Additional information | - | - | Two-stage planetary gearbox with single gear |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Pneumatic (air suspension) | Independent Virtual pivot double wishbone Adaptive Air Suspension (optional) | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) Adaptive Air Suspension |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Pneumatic (air suspension) | Independent Virtual pivot double wishbone Adaptive Air Suspension (optional) | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) Adaptive Air Suspension |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | - | - | New type of wheel brake for MY2020 |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 9Jx20 ET35 9Jx22 ET35 9.5Jx20 ET40 10Jx22 ET35 | 8.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | - | 265/45R20 108V 265/35R22 102W 275/45R20 110V 285/35R22 106W | 255/55R19 111H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | - | Panasonic | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | - | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 135 kWh | 100 kWh | 95 kWh |
| Number of cells | 7776 | 8256 | 432 |
| Number of modules | - | 16 | 36 |
| Voltage | - | 400 V | 396 V |
| Energy density | - | 243 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | - | - | 1543.24 lb 700 kg |
| Volume | - | - | 1238.0 l 43.72 ft3 1.24 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
| Additional information | - | - | Usable capacity - 86.5 kWh Dimensions: 2.28 x 1.63 x 0.34 meters (7.5 x 5.3 x 1.1 ft) Indirect cooling system of aluminium sections separate from cell space Powerful thermal management system with four circuits and heat pump with improved power efficiency |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | DC fast charging, 160 kW | NEMA 5-15, 1.44 kW NEMA 5-20, 1.92 kW NEMA 6-15, 2.88 kW NEMA 6-20, 3.84 kW NEMA 14-30, 5.76 kW NEMA 10-30, 5.76 kW NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW Wall Connector, 17.28 kW Urban Supercharger, 72 kW Supercharger, 145 kW | CEE 7/4 (plug type E/F), 3.84 kW 3-phase CEE cable, 6.4 kW Mode 3 charging cable, 11 kW Fast charger, 150 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 11 kW | Onboard chargers, Type 2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Tesla, 11.52 kW Onboard charger, Tesla, 17.28 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 22 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC fast charging, 0:41 | Supercharger, 0:40-0:50 Urban Supercharger, 1:07-1:24 Wall Connector, 5:47-8:41 NEMA 14-50, 10:25 NEMA 10-30, 17:22 NEMA 14-30, 17:22 NEMA 6-20, 26:03 NEMA 6-15, 34:43 NEMA 5-20, 52:05 NEMA 5-15, 62:30 | Fast charger, 0:31 Mode 3 charging cable, 8:38 3-phase CEE cable, 14:51 CEE 7/4 (plug type E/F), 24:45 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 3 x 110-volt outlets placed in the bin (S) Bed camera with alerts (S) Bin-integrated compressed air (S) 2 x bin-integrated locking cables for securing gear (S) Launch Edition interior badging (S) Off-Road Upgrade with reinforced underbody shield, dual front bumper tow hooks and air compressor (S) Telescoping racks (S) 8 x airbags for occupant protection (S) 11 x cameras (S) Level 3 autonomy for highway (S) 5 x radars (S) Reinforcements of the skateboard platform (S) Ultrasonic and a high precision GPS coupled with high definition maps (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (S) 12.3-inch instrument cluster (S) 15.6-inch center touch screen (S) 6.8-inch rear touch screen (S) Rivian Elevation 360° audio system (S) 50/50 folding of third row seats (S) 60/40 folding of second row seats (S) Driver and passenger lumbar adjustment (S) Heated and ventilated seats (S) Panoramic roof (S) 100% recycled microfiber headliner (S) Chilewich floor mats (S) Compass Yellow interior accents (S) Natural-grained ash wood interior finishes (S) Perforated vegan leather seating with patterned stitching (S) | 12V power outlet (S) Center console with removable dividers (S) High-strength steel tow bar (S) Towing Package with software (S) Washer nozzle heaters (S) Wiper blade defrosters (S) 3-point rear center seatbelt (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Adjustable front head restraints (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Back-up camera (S) Blind-spot Warning (S) Brake assist (S) Collision avoidance (S) Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect (S) Dual front side-impact airbags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x fixed rear head restraints (S) Forward collision mitigation (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) Forward looking radar (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Four LATCH attachments for child seat installations in 6-seat and 7-seat configurations (S) Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Height-adjustable front seatbelts (S) HEPA air filtration system (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Hill start assist (S) Immobilizer (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, manual release mechanism for all doors, front trunk, and rear cargo area (S) Knee airbags on the front (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Occupant sensing airbags (S) Overhead curtain airbag for the 1st and 2nd row (S) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear side-impact airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Traction control (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) Two second row LATCH attachments for child seat installations in 5-seat configuration (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) Up to four ISOFIX child seat attachments (S) 17-inch touchscreen display (S) FM radio, Bluetooth, USB audio (S) Homelink (S) Maps and navigation (S) Mobile app remote control (S) Premium audio system (S) Premium Connectivity (S) 17 x speakers, custom audio system (S) Trip Computer (S) Voice activated controls (S) Wireless phone charger (S) XM satellite radio capability (S) Dual front air conditioning zones (S) Front air-conditioning with automatic climate controls (S) Rear air-conditioning and heating (O) Rear heat vents (S) 12-way power adjustable, heated front seats with memory and driver profile (S) 60/40 folding rear seat row (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leather steering wheel (S) Falcon Wing doos (S) Glass panoramic windshield with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Keyless entry (S) Power liftgate (S) Power windows (S) Privacy Glass or Deep Tinted Glass (S) Rain-sensing wipers (S) Rear window defogger (S) Self-presenting front door (S) Power-folding, auto-dimming, heated side mirrors (S) 3-position dynamic LED turning lights (S) Ambient interior lighting (S) LED fog lights (S) Cloth and leatherette (S) | Anthracite bumper (S) Black roof rails (O) Detachable towing hitch (O) e-tron Compact charging cable (S) Glossy black control buttons with haptic feedback and aluminium look (O) Luggage cover (S) Matt black control buttons (S) Model description and performance or technology lettering (S) No model description and performance or technology lettering (O) No performance or technology lettering (O) Non-smokers package (S) Orange-painted brake callipers on 18-inch wheels (O) Provision for trailer towing device (O) Removable boot partition net (S) Roof frame and window channel strips in anodised aluminum (S) Roof rail in anodised aluminum (O) Smokers package (O) Storage and luggage room package (O) Variable foldable luggage mat (O) Adaptive driving assistance (O) Adaptive speed assistance including speed limiter (O) Audi Pre Sense Basic (S) Audi Pre Sense Front (S) Audi Pre Sense Rear (O) Audi Pre Sense Rear Packet (O) Backup camera (O) Blind Spot Alert (O) Camera-based speed limit display / traffic sign recognition (O) Car alarm (O) Cross intersection assistance (O) Cruise control system with speed limiter (S) Deactivation switch for passenger airbag (S) Efficiency assistance (O) Electronic immobilizer (S) Emergency assistance (O) Exit warning (O) First aid kit (S) ISOFIX on rear seats (S) ISOFIX on the front passenger's seat (S) Lane change warning Night vision assistant Obstacle avoidance assistance Parking aid plus with environment display (S) Parking assistance (O) Rear cross traffic assistance (O) Reverse cameras (O) Seat occupancy recognition (S) Side airbags in front and head airbag system (S) Tire repair kit (S) Tire-pessure monitoring system (S) 10.1-inch HD+ display with MMI touch response and haptic feedback (S) 12.3-inch infotainment display (S) 12V outlet (S) Audi Connect Emergency Call & Service (S) Audi Connect key (O) Audi connect Navigation & Infotainment (S) Audi music interface (S) Audi music interface in the rear (O) Audi phone box (O) Audi smartphone interface (O) Audi Virtual cockpit (S) Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus (O) Bluetooth (S) Comfort key including sensor-controlled luggage compartment unlocking (O) Comfort key including sensor-controlled luggage compartment unlocking and anti-theft alarm system (O) Digital radio (O) Digital TV reception (DVB-T2) with CI+ abd PayTV (O) DVD-Player (O) Garage door opener (O) Head-up display (O) MMI Navigation plus (S) MMI Radio (S) Remote key (S) Remote MMI touch control unit with 8.6-inch color display (S) SDXC memory card reader (S) 16 x speakers and a subwoofer, 15 CH, 705 W (O) 10 x speakers and a subwoofer, 6 CH, 180W (S) 2 x USB Type-A ports with data and charging function (S) 2-zone comfort automatic air-conditioning (S) 4-zone comfort automatic air-conditioning (O) Air quality package with ionizer and a choice of fragrances (O) Comfort auxiliary air-conditioning (O) Standard auxiliary air-conditioning (S) Increased heating capacity (O) Center armrest front (S) Comfort center armrest front (O) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory for both (O) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory for the driver's seat (O) Folding down rear seats (S) Headrests on front seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) Heated front seats (O) Individual contour seats front (O) Manually adjustable front seats (S) S-sports seats front (O) Sports front seats (O) Standard front seats (S) Variable headrests for the front seats (O) Ventilated front seats (O) Ventilated front seats with massage function (O) Double-spoke steering wheel with multifunction and paddles (S) Electrically adjustable steering wheel (O) Leather-wrapped with handles in perforated leather (O) Leather-wrapper with chrome application and contrasting stitching (O) S line emblem and chrome trim (O) Sport leather steering wheel with multifunction, paddles and heating (O) Sport leather steering wheel, flattened at the bottom (O) Sport steering wheel with multifunction and paddles (O) Acoustic glazing on side windows (O) Acoustic glazing on windscreen (S) Adaptive windscreen wiper with integrated washing nozzles (O) Green tinted heat insulating glass (S) Luggage compartment door electrically opening and closing (S) Manual sun protection roller on rear side windows (O) Panoramic glass roof (O) Privacy glass (O) Servo closure for the doors (O) Auto dimming and auto-adjustable heated side mirrors with automatic parking (O) Auto dimming and auto-adjustable heated side mirrors with automatic parking and memory (O) Auto-adjustable frameless side mirrors (S) Auto-adjustable heated side mirrors with memory (O) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Body-color painted side mirrors (S) Heated side mirrors with integrated LED turning lights (S) Virtual side mirrors (O) Boot lighting right and left (S) e-tron logo LED projection upon opening the doors (O) Extendable sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (O) Footwell lighting front and rear (S) Glovebox lights (S) Headlights cleaning system (S) Illuminated door sills (S) Illuminated door sills with aluminum insert front and rear and S lettering front (O) Illuminated door sills with aluminum insert front and rear without lettering (O) LED taillights (O) Matrix LED headlights (O) Multi-colored ambient lights (O) Reading lights front and rear (S) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Tailgate lights (S) Alcantara leather with contrast stitching (O) All-faux-leather dashboard (O) All-leather dashboard (O) Dashboard in fabric black (O) Decor inlays dark brown natural (O) Decor inlays matt brushed dark (O) Fabric effect (S) Floor mats with contrast stitching (O) Headliner in black fabric (O) Headliner in moon silver fabric (S) Leather and faux leather combo with contrasting stitching (O) Leather top side of dashboard (O) Milano Leather (O) S-embossing in the backrests of the front seats (O) Upper dashboard in leather and interior elements below in faux leather (O) Valcona Leather (O) |
| 2021 Rivian R1S Launch Edition | 2021 Tesla Model X Long Range Plus | 2020 Audi e-tron 55 quattro |