Global EV Comparison: Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max vs BMW iX xDrive60
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production. The BMW iX xDrive60 (2025-...) has a starting price of €99900, while the Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max (2025-...) is not sold in Europe.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max | BMW iX xDrive60 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | Germany |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €99900 |
| GCC Score | 8 | 7.5 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max (2025-...) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BMW iX xDrive60 (2025-...).
| Property | Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max | BMW iX xDrive60 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 597 km | 586 km |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 701 km |
| Range (GCC) | 567 km | 553 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 147 kWh | 115 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 140 kWh | 109.1 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 24.7 kWh/100 km | 19.7 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.05 km/kWh | 5.07 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.5 | 8 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max (2025-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 220 kW, while the BMW iX xDrive60 (2025-...) maxes out at 195 kW.
The Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max (2025-...) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11.5 kW, whereas the BMW iX xDrive60 (2025-...) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max | BMW iX xDrive60 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11.5 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 220 kW | 195 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.9 | 7.3 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max (2025-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max | BMW iX xDrive60 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 634 kW | 400 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 850 hp | 536 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1495 Nm | 765 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3 s | 4.6 s |
| Top Speed | 209 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 7.7 | 6.3 |
Dimensions
The Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max (2025-...) is longer, wider, and taller.
The Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max (2025-...) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max | BMW iX xDrive60 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5100 mm | 4965 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2238 mm | 2230 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 2082 mm | 1970 mm |
| Height | 1955 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3076 mm | 3000 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The BMW iX xDrive60 (2025-...) features a larger trunk, but the Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max (2025-...) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max (2025-...), but the BMW iX xDrive60 (2025-...) doesn’t have one.
The Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max (2025-...) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the BMW iX xDrive60 (2025-...).
| Property | Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max | BMW iX xDrive60 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5, 7 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 3095 kg | 2580 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 481 l | 500 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 2548 l | 1750 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 314 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 3492 kg | 2500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 9.7 | 8.4 |
