Rivian

Dual Standard

Dual Large

Dual Max

Tri Max

Quad Max

The Rivian R1S is a three-row electric SUV that competes with the Cadillac Escalade IQ and Mercedes EQS SUV while appealing to buyers who actually want to use their vehicles off-road. Built on Rivian's skateboard platform shared with the R1T pickup, it combines genuine trail capability with a spacious, premium interior. Reviewers at MotorTrend and Car and Driver consistently single out its quad-zone air suspension and tank-turn-capable software as features no other luxury electric SUV matches, while the Dual Large trim's 352-mile EPA range draws particular praise for long-haul usability.

Dual Large trim achieves 352 miles EPA range, and the Dual Max extends that to 410 miles — among the highest in the class for a three-row SUV

Tri Max and Quad Max trims hit 0–60 in 3.0s and 2.6s respectively, with up to 1,025 hp, rivaling performance SUVs costing significantly more

Standard air suspension with up to 15 inches of ground clearance and genuine wading depth up to 3.5 feet distinguishes it from competitors that offer off-road styling without capability

Interior build quality and material choices received favorable marks from Edmunds and MotorTrend, particularly the thoughtful storage layout, gear tunnel integration, and configurable flat-fold seating

Over-the-air software updates have meaningfully improved range estimates, charging speed, and off-road drive modes since launch, a pattern reviewers note as ongoing rather than one-time

Entry Dual Standard trim is priced at $75,900 for only 270 miles of EPA range, making the value case weak unless buyers step up to the $82,900 Dual Large

Rivian's proprietary charging network remains far smaller than Tesla's Supercharger network, and DC fast-charging peaks around 200 kW, slower than rivals like the Hyundai Ioniq 7 on a per-kWh basis

Third-row space is tighter than in conventionally proportioned three-row SUVs of similar exterior length, a consistent complaint in long-term reviews from Car and Driver and InsideEVs

Quad Max at $121,990 adds 655 hp and drops 0–60 by 0.4s compared to the Tri Max, but range does not improve beyond 371 miles, making the top trim difficult to justify on practicality grounds alone

Volvo

Plus Twin Motor

Ultra Twin Motor Performance

EX90

The Volvo EX90 is a three-row electric SUV positioned against the BMW iX, Mercedes EQS SUV, and Rivian R1S, targeting luxury family buyers who prioritize Scandinavian design and safety technology over outright performance. Reviewers consistently highlight its exceptionally refined interior—constructed with sustainable materials and anchored by a large portrait touchscreen running Google's infotainment OS—and its comprehensive suite of sensor technology, including lidar, radar, and cameras that underpin one of the more advanced driver-assistance packages in the segment. Software immaturity at launch tempered otherwise strong impressions.

310–308 miles of EPA-rated range across both trims delivers competitive real-world usability for a three-row SUV of this size and weight

Ultra Twin Motor Performance reaches 0–60 mph in 4.7 seconds with 510 hp, while the base Plus Twin Motor offers a still-capable 5.7-second run with 402 hp

Interior quality and sustainable material execution—including wool upholstery and recycled content—received specific praise from reviewers at Car and Driver and MotorTrend as class-competitive with German rivals

Standard lidar sensor combined with radar and camera arrays gives the EX90 one of the most hardware-complete driver-assistance stacks available in a production SUV

Three-row seating with a genuinely usable third row and flexible cargo configurations, plus available vehicle-to-load (V2L) bidirectional charging capability

Software platform was repeatedly cited by Edmunds and InsideEVs reviewers as unfinished at launch, with sluggish infotainment response and features promised but not yet enabled via over-the-air updates

At $79,995–$86,995, pricing overlaps with rivals like the Rivian R1S and BMW iX that have more established software ecosystems and longer owner track records

Charging network reliance on third-party providers (pre-NACS adoption rollout) was flagged as less seamless than Ford or GM vehicles gaining Tesla Supercharger access

Curb weight exceeding 6,100 lbs contributes to brake wear and limits the agility that the performance-oriented Ultra trim's 510 hp might otherwise suggest

	Rivian R1S	Volvo EX90
Body type	three-row SUV	three-row SUV
Trims	5	2
Starting price	$75,900	$79,995
Max EPA range	410 mi	310 mi
Max power	1,025 hp	510 hp
Quickest 0–60	2.6 s	4.7 s
Federal tax credit	$7,500 eligible	$7,500 eligible
Drive options	Dual-Motor AWD Tri-Motor AWD Quad-Motor AWD	Dual-Motor AWD
	Full Rivian R1S specs →	Full Volvo EX90 specs →

Rivian R1S vs. Volvo EX90