Comparison between:
- 2022 Rivian R1T Explore
- 2022 BMW i4 M50
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2022 Rivian R1T Explore | 2022 BMW i4 M50 | |
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| Model alias | - | i4 M50 |
| Trim | Explore | - |
| Model year | 2022 | 2022 |
| Market | North America | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 67,500 (USA, Nov 2020) | USD 65,900 (USA, Jun 2021) GBP 63,905 (UK, Jun 2021) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Pick-up | Coupe |
| Materials | Steel Carbon-fiber Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Limestone Midnight Forest Green L.A. Silver Rivian Blue Glacier White Compass Yellow Red Canyon El Cap Granite | Alpine White Sunset Orange Metallic Mineral White Metallic Black Sapphire Metallic Skyscraper Gray Metallic Sanremo Green Metallic M Portimao Blue Metallic Dravit Gray Metallic Tanzanite Blue Metallic M Brooklyn Gray Metallic Aventurine Red Meta |
| Interior colors | Black | Black Tacora Red Oyster |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 218.0 in 5537 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm |
| Width | - | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 79.0 in 2007 mm | - |
| Height | 72.0 in 1829 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 135.0 in 3429 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm |
| Front track | 67.3 in 1710 mm | 62.6 in 1589 mm |
| Rear track | 67.3 in 1710 mm | 63.2 in 1606 mm |
| Clearance | - | 4.9 in 125 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 9.4 in 240 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | 14.4 in 366 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 311.5 l 11.00 ft3 0.31 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5886.34 lb 2670 kg | 5048.59 lb 2290 kg |
| Payload | 1763.7 lb 800 kg | - |
| GVWR | 7650.04 lb 3470 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.25 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 | Weight distribution front / rear - 48.1 / 51.9 % Maximum axle load from / rear - 1270 / 1550 kg Maximum trailer load braked / unbraked - 1600 / 750 kg Maximum roofload / towbar download - 75 / 75 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | BMW |
| Electric motor type | - | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | - | Rear |
| Power | - | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| 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 | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology System torque - 790 Nm (586 lb-ft) |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | BMW |
| Motor type | - | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | - | Front |
| Power | - | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
| Additional features | - | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.00 s | 3.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.00 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 | WLTP: 316.9 mi / 510.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | WLTP, CMB: 24 kWh/100 km |
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 | - | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Additional information | - | Variable sport steering with Servotronic Steering ratio - 14.1:1 |
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) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Pneumatic (air suspension) | Double-joint spring strut axle Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Pneumatic (air suspension) | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | - | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 8.5Jx18 9Jx18 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | - | 245/45R18 100Y 255/45R18 103Y |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Type of rechargeable battery | - | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 135 kWh | 83.9 kWh |
| Number of cells | 7776 | - |
| Voltage | - | 398.5 V |
| Weight | - | 1212.54 lb 550 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | - | Net battery capacity - 80.9 kWh Prismatic cells |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | DC fast charging, 160 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 210 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, Type 2 CCS2, 7.4 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 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 | DC fast charging, 0:31 Wallbox 11 kW, 8:30 |
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) Manual tonneau cover (S) Telescoping racks (S) 8 x airbags for occupant protection (S) Camera, lidar, radar (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) Standard surround sound (S) Driver lumbar adjustment (S) Heated seats (S) 100% recycled textile floor mats (S) Matte black interior finishes (S) Textile headliner (S) Vegan leather seating with performance stitching (S) | Adaptive M suspension (S) ARB technology (bear-actuator wheel slip limitation) (S) Automatic Brake System (ABS) (S) Automatic Stability Control (ASC) (S) Belt latch tensioner and force limiter on front seats (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Drive-off Assistant (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Dry Braking function (S) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Fading compensation (S) Front and rear seats head airbargs (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) Performance control (S) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) Leather (O) Microfiber / Sensatec (S) |
| 2022 Rivian R1T Explore | 2022 BMW i4 M50 |