Comparison between:
- 2021 Rivian R1T Launch Edition
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Rivian R1T Launch Edition | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | |
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| Model alias | - | Model 3 LR AWD |
| Trim | Launch Edition | Long Range AWD |
| Model year | 2021 | 2021 |
| Market | North America | North America, Europe, China |
| Price | USD 75,000 (USA, Nov 2020) | USD 46,990 (USA, Nov 2020) EUR 52,490 (DE, Nov 2020) CNY 309,900 (CN, Nov 2020) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Pick-up | Sedan |
| Materials | Steel Carbon-fiber Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Limestone Midnight Forest Green L.A. Silver Rivian Blue Glacier White Compass Yellow Red Canyon El Cap Granite Launch Green | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 218.0 in 5537 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm |
| Width | - | 72.8 in 1849 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 82.2 in 2088 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 79.0 in 2007 mm | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 72.0 in 1829 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 135.0 in 3429 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 67.3 in 1710 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Rear track | 67.3 in 1710 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Clearance | - | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 9.4 in 240 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | 14.4 in 366 mm | - |
| Front headroom | - | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 37.7 in 958 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 54.0 in 1372 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 53.4 in 1356 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 52.4 in 1331 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 42.7 in 1085 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 35.2 in 894 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 311.5 l 11.00 ft3 0.31 m3 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5886.34 lb 2670 kg | 4071.94 lb 1847 kg |
| Payload | 1763.7 lb 800 kg | 921.53 lb 418 kg |
| GVWR | 7650.04 lb 3470 kg | 4993.47 lb 2265 kg |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.23 Cd |
| Additional information | Water fording depth (max) - 1 m Approach angle in offroad mode - 34º Departure angle in offroad mode - 29.3º Ramp breakover angle in offroad mode - 25.7º Max climbing gradient - 45 degrees Bed length (tailgate up) - 1372 mm Bed length (tailgate down) - 2128 mm Bed width - 1295 mm Rear bin volume - 200 l Gear tunnel - 337 l Underseat volume - 95 l Towing capability - 5000 kg | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Model | - | L13 |
| Electric motor type | - | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | - | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 370 V |
| Power | - | 188 kW 252.1 hp 255.6 ps |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
| 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 | A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Motor type | - | AC induction/asynchronous |
| Location | - | Front |
| Power | - | 147 kW 197.1 hp 199.9 ps |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
| Additional features | - | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 144.8 mph 233.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.00 s | 4.40 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.00 s | 4.20 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: 415.1 mi / 668.0 km EPA: 352.9 mi / 568.0 km WLTP: 360.4 mi / 580.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 127 MPGe EPA, CMB: 134 MPGe EPA, CTY: 141 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | - | 11.8 m 38.71 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.05 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 9 |
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 Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Pneumatic (air suspension) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | - | Rotor diameter front / rear - 320 / 335 mm Brake pad thickness front / rear - 10 / 9 mm Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into rear calliper |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | - | 235/45R18 235/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla and Panasonic, LG Chem |
| Model | - | NCR21700A |
| Type of rechargeable battery | - | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 135 kWh | 79.5 kWh |
| Number of cells | 7776 | 4416 |
| Voltage | - | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | 260 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 1053.81 lb 478 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | - | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Usable battery capacity around 75 kWh. |
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 SAE J1772 Adapter, 5.76 kW NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW Wall Connector, 11.5 kW Supercharger, 120 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 charger, Tesla, 11.5 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, 0:33 SAE J1772 Adapter, 4:12-13:59 Wall Connector, 7:00 NEMA 14-50, 8:23 NEMA 5-15, 55:55 |
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) Gear Guard (S) Off-Road Upgrade with reinforced underbody shield, dual front bumper tow hooks and air compressor (S) Powered tonneau cover (S) Telescoping racks (S) 8 x airbags for occupant protection (S) Camera, lidar, radar (S) 11 x cameras (S) Launch Edition interior badging (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 (S) Driver and passenger lumbar adjustment (S) Heated and ventilated seats (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) | Air-filter (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) Engine start button (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) 12V power outlet (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear seats head airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 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) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 15.4 LCD touchscreen (S) Custom driver profiles (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Internet browser (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Premium audio - 14 speakers, 1 subwoofer, 2 amps and immersive sound (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Voice recognition system (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear heated seats (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Height adjustable front seatbelts (S) Leatherette steering wheel (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (S) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED fog lamps (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seat material and trim (S) |
| 2021 Rivian R1T Launch Edition | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD |