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Rivian R1S Dual-Motor Standard Pack (2025) vs BMW i4 eDrive40 (2025)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. BMW i4 eDrive40 (2025) is cheaper at $60000. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Rivian R1S Dual-Motor Standard Pack (2025) or BMW i4 eDrive40 (2025)?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The BMW i4 eDrive40 (2025) is the cheaper at $60000.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec Rivian R1S Dual-Motor Standard Pack (2025) BMW i4 eDrive40 (2025)
US price $75900 $60000
BrandRivianBMW
Released20242024
Range mi 257 304
Battery kwh 92.5 81.3
Peak charge (kW) 200 205
Zero to 60 s 4.5 5.4
Drivetrain AWD RWD
Seats 7 5
Cargo cuft 17.6 16.6
Release 2024 2024

Sources — Rivian R1S Dual-Motor Standard Pack (2025): greencarscompare.com (verified 2026-06-15). BMW i4 eDrive40 (2025): greencarscompare.com (verified 2026-06-15).

What's the difference between the Rivian R1S Dual-Motor Standard Pack (2025) and BMW i4 eDrive40 (2025)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Range mi: Rivian R1S Dual-Motor Standard Pack (2025) 257 vs BMW i4 eDrive40 (2025) 304
  • Battery kwh: Rivian R1S Dual-Motor Standard Pack (2025) 92.5 vs BMW i4 eDrive40 (2025) 81.3
  • Peak charge (kW): Rivian R1S Dual-Motor Standard Pack (2025) 200 vs BMW i4 eDrive40 (2025) 205
  • Zero to 60 s: Rivian R1S Dual-Motor Standard Pack (2025) 4.5 vs BMW i4 eDrive40 (2025) 5.4
  • Drivetrain: Rivian R1S Dual-Motor Standard Pack (2025) AWD vs BMW i4 eDrive40 (2025) RWD
  • Seats: Rivian R1S Dual-Motor Standard Pack (2025) 7 vs BMW i4 eDrive40 (2025) 5
  • Cargo cuft: Rivian R1S Dual-Motor Standard Pack (2025) 17.6 vs BMW i4 eDrive40 (2025) 16.6

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