USA EV Comparison: Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max vs Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon)

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max (2025-...) has a starting price of $105900, compared to the Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…), which starts at $229900.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

The Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max (2025-...) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…).

The Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max (2025-...) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 367 kW, while the Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max (2025-...) maxes out at 220 kW.

The Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max (2025-...) is limited to 11.5 kW.

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

The Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max (2025-...) is wider and taller, but about the same length as the Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

The Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…) features a larger trunk, but the Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max (2025-...) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max (2025-...) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Lotus Eletre R (900 Sport/Sport Carbon) (2023-…).