Comparing 2026 Dual Standard vs 2026 Launch Series (representative trims)
| Metric | Rivian R1S | Tesla Model Y L |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | $76,990 | $61,990 |
| Pre-Owned Price | $66,000 - $74,000 | No meaningful used market yet |
| Destination | $1,895 | $1,390 |
| OTD (New) | $84,523 | $68,088 |
| OTD (Pre-Owned) | $70,865 - $79,345 | No meaningful used market yet |
| Powertrain & Performance | ||
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD (dual motor) |
| Horsepower | 533 hp | 462 hp |
| Torque | 610 lb-ft | 364 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph | 4.5 sec | 4.4 sec |
| Curb Weight | 6,515 lbs | 4,603 lbs |
| Towing Capacity | 7,700 lbs | 3,500 lbs |
| Range & Charging | ||
| EPA Range | 270 mi | 325 mi |
| Battery | 92.5 kWh | 83 kWh |
| Charging Type | NACS | NACS |
| DC Fast Charge | 220 kW | 250 kW |
| DC 10–80% | 35 min | 31 min |
| Onboard AC | 11.5 kW | 11.5 kW |
| L2 10–80% | 6.25 hrs | — |
| L2 10–100% | 8.04 hrs | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 7 | 6 |
| Length | 200.8 in | 195.9 in |
| Width | 81.8 in | 78 in |
| Height | 77.3 in | 65.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.8 in | 6.7 in |
| 3rd Row Legroom | 32.7 in | 31.2 in |
| 3rd Row Headroom | 38.6 in | 38.1 in |
| Self-Driving | ||
| Self Driving Tier | L2+ Hands-Free | L2+ Point-to-Point |
| SAE Level | 2 | 2 |
| Self Driving System | Rivian Autonomy+ (Universal Hands-Free) | Tesla Autopilot / Full Self-Driving (optional, Grok AI integration) |
| Infotainment | ||
| Car Software | No CarPlay/Android Auto (Rivian UI) | Tesla OS (no native CarPlay/Android Auto) |
| Center Display | 15.6" center touchscreen | 16" center touchscreen |
| Gauge Cluster | 12.3" driver display | None |
| HUD | No | No |
| Other Displays | — | 8" rear touchscreen |
| Audio | Premium audio (trim dependent) | Premium audio (19 speakers) |
| Driver Profiles | User profiles in Rivian account (reported) | Driver profiles supported |
| Cargo & Storage | ||
| Frunk | 11.1 cu ft | 4.1 cu ft |
| Behind 3rd Row | 17.7 cu ft | — |
| Behind 2nd Row | 46.7 cu ft | — |
| Behind 1st Row | 104.7 cu ft | 89.6 cu ft |
| Fold Flat | Yes | Yes |
| Floor Width (Wheel Wells) | 51.1 in | — |
Pricing
MSRP
Rivian R1S$76,990
Tesla Model Y L$61,990
Pre-Owned Price
Rivian R1S$66,000 - $74,000
Tesla Model Y LNo meaningful used market yet
Destination
Rivian R1S$1,895
Tesla Model Y L$1,390
OTD (New)
Rivian R1S$84,523
Tesla Model Y L$68,088
OTD (Pre-Owned)
Rivian R1S$70,865 - $79,345
Tesla Model Y LNo meaningful used market yet
Powertrain & Performance
Drivetrain
Rivian R1SAWD
Tesla Model Y LAWD (dual motor)
Horsepower
Rivian R1S533 hp
Tesla Model Y L462 hp
Torque
Rivian R1S610 lb-ft
Tesla Model Y L364 lb-ft
0–60 mph
Rivian R1S4.5 sec
Tesla Model Y L4.4 sec
Curb Weight
Rivian R1S6,515 lbs
Tesla Model Y L4,603 lbs
Towing Capacity
Rivian R1S7,700 lbs
Tesla Model Y L3,500 lbs
Range & Charging
EPA Range
Rivian R1S270 mi
Tesla Model Y L325 mi
Battery
Rivian R1S92.5 kWh
Tesla Model Y L83 kWh
Charging Type
Rivian R1SNACS
Tesla Model Y LNACS
DC Fast Charge
Rivian R1S220 kW
Tesla Model Y L250 kW
DC 10–80%
Rivian R1S35 min
Tesla Model Y L31 min
Onboard AC
Rivian R1S11.5 kW
Tesla Model Y L11.5 kW
L2 10–80%
Rivian R1S6.25 hrs
Tesla Model Y L—
L2 10–100%
Rivian R1S8.04 hrs
Tesla Model Y L—
Dimensions
Seats
Rivian R1S7
Tesla Model Y L6
Length
Rivian R1S200.8 in
Tesla Model Y L195.9 in
Width
Rivian R1S81.8 in
Tesla Model Y L78 in
Height
Rivian R1S77.3 in
Tesla Model Y L65.7 in
Ground Clearance
Rivian R1S8.8 in
Tesla Model Y L6.7 in
3rd Row Legroom
Rivian R1S32.7 in
Tesla Model Y L31.2 in
3rd Row Headroom
Rivian R1S38.6 in
Tesla Model Y L38.1 in
Self-Driving
Self Driving Tier
Rivian R1SL2+ Hands-Free
Tesla Model Y LL2+ Point-to-Point
SAE Level
Rivian R1S2
Tesla Model Y L2
Self Driving System
Rivian R1SRivian Autonomy+ (Universal Hands-Free)
Tesla Model Y LTesla Autopilot / Full Self-Driving (optional, Grok AI integration)
Infotainment
Car Software
Rivian R1SNo CarPlay/Android Auto (Rivian UI)
Tesla Model Y LTesla OS (no native CarPlay/Android Auto)
Center Display
Rivian R1S15.6" center touchscreen
Tesla Model Y L16" center touchscreen
Gauge Cluster
Rivian R1S12.3" driver display
Tesla Model Y LNone
HUD
Rivian R1SNo
Tesla Model Y LNo
Other Displays
Rivian R1S—
Tesla Model Y L8" rear touchscreen
Audio
Rivian R1SPremium audio (trim dependent)
Tesla Model Y LPremium audio (19 speakers)
Driver Profiles
Rivian R1SUser profiles in Rivian account (reported)
Tesla Model Y LDriver profiles supported
Cargo & Storage
Frunk
Rivian R1S11.1 cu ft
Tesla Model Y L4.1 cu ft
Behind 3rd Row
Rivian R1S17.7 cu ft
Tesla Model Y L—
Behind 2nd Row
Rivian R1S46.7 cu ft
Tesla Model Y L—
Behind 1st Row
Rivian R1S104.7 cu ft
Tesla Model Y L89.6 cu ft
Fold Flat
Rivian R1SYes
Tesla Model Y LYes
Floor Width (Wheel Wells)
Rivian R1S51.1 in
Tesla Model Y L—