Rivian R3X vs Lexus ES EV

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thumb image Rivian R3X US$ 55,000
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thumb image Lexus ES EV US$ 55,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Rivian Lexus
Model R3X ES EV (expected ES 350e / ES 500e)
Vehicle Type Electric SUV (Performance/Off-road variant of Rivian R3) Luxury Electric Sedan
Trims R3X (performance-focused) Base, Luxury, F Sport (expected)
Release Date Expected 2026 (deliveries may begin in 2027) 2026 (expected)
Status Announced / Upcoming Upcoming / Not Yet Released
Made In Normal, Illinois, USA (Rivian Factory) Japan
Body Type Compact Crossover SUV Sedan
Vehicle Warranty 5 years / 60,000 miles (estimated, Rivian standard), Battery 8 years / 175,000 miles 4 Years / 50,000 miles (Basic) – 8 Years / 100,000 miles (Battery, expected)
Colors Multiple (Exact options TBD, Rivian usually offers adventurous palettes) | Ultra White, Caviar Black, Sonic Iridium, Eminent White Pearl, Matador Red, Nightfall Mica

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Dual or Tri-Motor (Rivian Enduro drive units, performance-tuned) Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous (expected
Horsepower 500–600 hp (expected for R3X trim) 300 – 400 hp (estimated)
Torque 700+ Nm (estimated) 300 – 400 lb-ft (estimated)
Acceleration 3.0–3.5 seconds (0–60 mph, estimated) 5.5 – 6.0 sec (0–60 mph, expected)
Top Speed 125–135 mph (estimated) 130 mph (expected)
Range 300–350 miles (EPA estimate, depending on battery pack) 350 miles (EPA estimated)
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive (AWD) RWD (base) / AWD (higher trims)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-Ion, Rivian Enduro pack Lithium-ion (liquid-cooled)
Battery Capacity 80–100 kWh (estimated, final specs TBD) 90–100 kWh (expected
Power Consumption 3.2–3.5 mi/kWh (estimated) 3.5 mi/kWh (estimated)
Battery Warranty 8 years / 175,000 miles 8 Years / 100,000 miles
Home Charging Speed 11.5 kW (Level 2, 25–30 miles/hour) 11 kW AC (Level 2)
Supercharging Speed Compatible with Rivian Adventure Network & Tesla NACS (coming 2025+) 150–200 kW DC Fast Charging (expected)
DC Fast Charging Speed Up to 220 kW 10–80% in ~30 min (expected)
Miles of Range added Per Hour 140–160 miles in 20 minutes (DC fast charge) 30 miles (Level 2) / ~200 miles (DC fast charge)
Charging Time 10–80% in ~25 minutes (fast charge) 10–12 hrs (AC 240V) / ~30 min (fast charge
Charging Connector Type NACS (North American Charging Standard) CCS (expected, may transition to NACS in US)
Home Charging Options Level 1 (120V), Level 2 (240V Wallbox) Wallbox / Mobile Connector (7–11 kW)
Onboard Charger Power 11.5 kW 11 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 171–175 in (estimated, compact size) 196 in (4,980 mm)
Width 75 in 73 in (1,860 mm)
Height 65 in 57 in (1,450 mm)
Wheelbase 108 in 113 in (2,870 mm)
Ground Clearance Adjustable Air Suspension (~9–11 in) 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Space 60+ cu.ft (with seats folded, est.) 16 cu.ft (expected, with frunk option)
Curb Weight 4,400–4,800 lbs (estimated) 4,500–4,800 lbs
No. of Doors 5 4
Seating Capacity 5 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy (Performance & Off-road optimized) Alloy (multi-spoke)
Wheel Size 20–22 inches (depending on package) 18" / 19" / 20" (F Sport)
Front Tire All-Terrain / Performance Radials (size TBD) 235/45 R18 (expected)
Rear Tire All-Terrain / Performance Radials (size TBD) 235/45 R18 (expected)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric Power Steering Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Transmission Single-speed automatic (EV direct drive) Single-Speed Automatic (EV)
Turning Radius 18–19 ft (est.) 18 ft
Gear Box 1-speed Direct Drive (EV)
Front Suspension Independent, adaptive air suspension MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Independent, adaptive air suspension Multi-Link Independent

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot Rivian Driver+ (hands-free on mapped highways) No (Lexus Teammate Advanced Driver Assist instead)
Navigation System Yes (Rivian OS with Google Maps integration) Standard with Lexus Interface
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Standard
Climate Control Dual-zone automatic Dual-zone / Tri-zone automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Phone-as-key & key card Yes (Push-button + Digital Key expected)
Heated Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Panoramic Sunroof Yes Yes
Apple Car Play Yes Yes
Android Auto Same as above Yes
Touchscreen 15.6-inch central touchscreen + driver display 14-inch Lexus Interface display
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes (integrated media)
No. Of Speakers 10–14 (depending on trim, Meridian sound system) 10 (standard) / 17 (Mark Levinson Premium Audio)

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System YeRegenerative + Hydraulic Disc Brakes Regenerative + Hydraulic
Front Brakes Ventilated Disc Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes Ventilated Disc Ventilated 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 Yes 10 (expected)
Rear Seat Belt Yes Yes
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras 11-camera system (360° view) Yes (360° view monitor)
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor Yes (off-road mode cameras) Yes
Stability Control Yes Yes (VSC + Traction Control)
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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