Rivian R1S vs. Tesla Model Y
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Rivian R1S and Tesla Model Y contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Rivian R1S and the Tesla Model Y.
When we compare the Rivian R1S's and the Tesla Model Y's specifications and ratings, the Rivian R1S has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Tesla Model Y has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Rivian R1S's and the Tesla Model Y's specifications and ratings, the Tesla Model Y is a better car than the Rivian R1S.
Pricing: A used 2024 Rivian R1S ranges from $77,794 to $99,348 while a used 2024 Tesla Model Y is priced between $39,977 to $51,617.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Rivian R1S loses 66.7 percent of its value and the Tesla Model Y loses 53.4 percent of its value. This means the Tesla Model Y retains 13.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Rivian R1S.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Rivian R1S’s base engine makes 533 horsepower, and the Tesla Model Y base engine makes 295 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: The Tesla Model Y has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Rivian R1S has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$74,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
$89,650
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
$74,900 - $104,400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$42,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$58,979
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$42,990 - $78,800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$87,177
Price Range:
$77,794 - $99,348
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
$115,919
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
$87,177 - $144,660
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
13
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
10,035
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$44,827
Price Range:
$39,977 - $51,617
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$55,976
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$44,827 - $62,714
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
464
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
13,577
# Good or Great Deals:
276
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$51,171
Depreciation %:
68.3%
Resale Value $:
$23,729
Residual Value %:
31.7%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
67.1%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
65.8% - 68.3%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$23,791
Depreciation %:
55.3%
Resale Value $:
$19,199
Residual Value %:
44.7%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
67.2%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
53.3% - 68.2%
Rivian R1S Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Tesla Model Y Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Rivian R1S
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Tesla Model Y
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
13.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
8.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
3.2 - 13.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
128.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
1.4 - 128.3
Rivian R1S Rankings
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36 out of / 44Tesla Model Y Rankings
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4 out of / 44Ranking
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21 out of / 44Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Rivian R1S Trim Levels
Adventure, Launch Edition
Tesla Model Y Trim Levels
Base, Long Range, Performance
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 150000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
533 hp
Torque:
610 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
Not yet available
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
295 hp
Torque:
309 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
270 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity :
106 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
16 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
260 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
67.6 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
9.4 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.9 inches
Cargo Space:
17.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
104.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
34.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
76.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
Not yet available
Width:
87.1 inches
Height:
77.3 inches
Length:
200.8 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4154 lbs
Width:
83.8 inches
Height:
64 inches
Length:
187 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
275/55R21
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight
Blue
Rivian Blue
Gray
El Cap Granite / Limestone
Green
Forest Green
Red
Red Canyon
Silver
LA Silver
White
Glacier White
Exterior Colors
Black
Solid Black
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Gray
Stealth Gray
Green
Not available
Red
Ultra Red
Silver
Not available
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Black Mountain
Green
Forest Edge
White
Ocean Coast
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Green
Not available
White
Black and White
