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Is the 2025 Rivian R1S a good car?

Yes.

4 of 6checks

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20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

R1S -34%-39%+150%Price vs predicted
Price vs predicted, 161 SUVs (2025). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2025 Rivian R1S
CheckResultNumber
Family carNo2 of 4 parts
First carNo1 of 4 parts
CommuterYes$63 vs $111 a month
SeniorsNot enough dataN/A
Off-roadYes8.7 in, top 20%
Worth the moneyYes34% below predicted
Good buyYesNo rival beats it

Is the R1S a good family car?

No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.

Family car check, 2025 Rivian R1S
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats7 seats5 or moreN/AYes
Rear legroom36.6 inMedian 38.6 in178No
Rear headroom39.7 inMedian 38.7 in179Yes
Cargo behind the last row17.7 cu ftMedian 25.1 cu ft190No

Is the R1S a good first car?

No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.

First car check, 2025 Rivian R1S
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$75,805Median $48,995189No
Horsepower533 hp177 hp to 363 hp194No
Length200.8 inMedian 190.8 in187No
Turning circleN/AMedian 38.7 ft177No data
Fuel cost per mile7.3 centsMedian 12.8 cents192Yes

Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.

Is the R1S a good commuter car?

Yes. $63 a month to commute. Class median $111.

Miles a month
867
This car
$63
Median of 192 SUVs
$111

Is the R1S a good car for seniors?

Not enough data.

Is the R1S a good off-road vehicle?

Yes. 8.7 in clearance. Top 20% of 181 trucks and SUVs.

AWD or 4WD
Yes
Best trim for clearance
Dual Standard AWD, 8.7 in
Cohort
181 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims

Is the R1S worth the money?

Yes. Priced 34% below cars like it.

Price, Dual Standard AWD
$75,805
Predicted price
$114,122
Gap
-$38,317 (-34%)
Model error
12% median, 299 cars

Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 cars.

Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.

Is the R1S a good buy?

Yes. No rival beats it on all four.

Compared with 1,208 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2025.

What this cannot tell you

No safety, reliability or insurance data.

Your prices, use and trim may differ.

How values are checked