Chevrolet Silverado EV WT 2024 vs Rivian R3

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thumb image Chevrolet Silverado EV WT 2024 US$ 39,900
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thumb image Rivian R3 US$ 37,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Chevrolet Rivian
Model Silverado EV WT 2024 R3
Vehicle Type Electric Compact Electric SUV (Hatchback)
Trims Silverado EV WT (Work Truck) and RST First Edition R3, R3X (performance variant)
Release Date June 2024 Expected 2026–2027
Status Available Upcoming / Pre-production
Made In Factory Zero (Detroit-Hamtramck, MI) Georgia, USA (future plant); early units may come from Illinois
Body Type Crew Cab 5-door hatchback SUV
Vehicle Warranty 3yr/36k miles Not officially disclosed; Rivian currently offers 5 yrs/60,000 mi basic
Colors Black, Northsky Blue Metallic, Cherry Red Tintcoat, Red Hot, Greenstone Metallic, Silver Ice metallic, Iridescent Pearl Tricoat, and Summit White. TBD (likely multiple solid and metallic options)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Dual Permanent Magnet Motors (AWD) Single-motor RWD / Dual-motor AWD / Tri-motor AWD (R3X)
Horsepower 510 hp Est. 400–600+ hp (varies by trim)
Torque 615 lb-ft Not disclosed (expected >700 Nm in higher trims)
Acceleration 0-60 mph in 6.0 seconds 3.0 sec (0–60 mph, Tri-motor)
Top Speed 100 mph Est. 125–135 mph
Range 450 miles Up to 300+ miles (larger battery)
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive RWD / AWD

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Ultium Lithium-Ion Lithium-ion, Rivian Gen-2 platform
Battery Capacity 200 kWh Two options (exact kWh not disclosed; likely ~80 kWh & 100+ kWh)
Power Consumption 2.2 mi/kWh Est. 3.3–3.8 mi/kWh
Battery Warranty 8 years or 100,000 miles 8 years / ~175,000 miles (expected)
Home Charging Speed 19.2 kW (80A, 240V) Level 2 (11.5 kW) ~25–30 mi/hr
Supercharging Speed 100 miles of range in about 10 minutes when using a 350 kW DC fast charger Supports NACS (Tesla Superchargers)
DC Fast Charging Speed 350 kW Max (10-80% in ~30 mins) 10–80% in <30 min
Miles of Range added Per Hour 100 miles of range in approximately 10 minutes Up to ~140–180 mi in 20 min (fast charger)
Charging Time (DC 0-80%): Approximately 30 minutes Level 2 (0–100%) ~8–12 hrs
Charging Connector Type CCS1 (NACS Adapter Included Post-2024) NACS (adapter for CCS)
Home Charging Options 240V wall charger, portable charger
Onboard Charger Power 19.2 kW Est. 11.5 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 233.1 inches   170–175 in (est.)
Width 81.2 inches   74–76 in (est.)
Height 77.6 inches 65–67 in (est.)
Wheelbase 145.7 inches (3,701 mm) Shorter than Rivian R2 (likely ~108–110 in)
Ground Clearance 8.9 inches Adjustable, ~8–10 in (with off-road mode)
Cargo Space 10.7 ft bed (Midgate Not Available) TBD (smaller than R2; includes front trunk)
Curb Weight 8,500 - 8,800 lbs (3,856 - 3,992 kg) Est. 4,200–4,800 lbs
No. of Doors 4 Doors 5
Seating Capacity 5-7 Seater 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Aluminum Alloy
Wheel Size 18-inch to 24-inch 19–21 in (varies by trim)
Front Tire LT265/70R18 TBD
Rear Tire LT265/70R18 TBD

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric Power Steering Electric Power Steering
Transmission Single-speed Single-speed direct drive
Turning Radius 43.5 ft TBD
Gear Box Direct Drive N/A (EV direct drive)
Front Suspension Independent Independent (likely double wishbone or multi-link)
Rear Suspension Independent Independent multi-link

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot No Rivian Driver+ (L2 ADAS)
Navigation System Yes Yes (cloud-based with OTA updates)
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Climate Control Manual HVAC Dual-zone automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input USB-C/USB-A ports Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes (phone as key + fob)
Heated Steering Wheel No Likely available
Panoramic Sunroof No Optional (glass roof)
Apple Car Play Yes Yes
Android Auto Yes Not yet (same as above)
Touchscreen 13.4-inches Large central display (~15 in) + driver display
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Large central display (~15 in) + driver display
Bluetooth 5.0 (Multi-device) Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes (via infotainment)
No. Of Speakers 6-Speaker Premium audio (exact count TBD, est. 12+)

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS Regenerative + hydraulic
Front Brakes Disc Brake Disc
Rear Brakes Disc Brake Disc
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 8 Airbags Likely 8+
Rear Seat Belt Yes Yes
Auto Parking sensors No Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras Yes Yes (360° view)
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No Likely (off-road trims)
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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