Rivian R3X vs Polestar 7

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thumb image Rivian R3X US$ 55,000
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thumb image Polestar 7 US$ 55,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Rivian Polestar
Model R3X Polestar 7 (Successor to Polestar 2)
Vehicle Type Electric SUV (Performance/Off-road variant of Rivian R3) Electric Sedan / Fastback
Trims R3X (performance-focused) TBA
Release Date Expected 2026 (deliveries may begin in 2027) Expected 2027
Status Announced / Upcoming Upcoming (Not yet launched)
Made In Normal, Illinois, USA (Rivian Factory) China & USA (expected production sites)
Body Type Compact Crossover SUV Sedan / Fastback
Vehicle Warranty 5 years / 60,000 miles (estimated, Rivian standard), Battery 8 years / 175,000 miles TBA (likely 4 yrs / 50,000 miles + 8 yrs battery)
Colors Multiple (Exact options TBD, Rivian usually offers adventurous palettes) TBA

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Dual or Tri-Motor (Rivian Enduro drive units, performance-tuned) Single-motor RWD / Dual-motor AWD
Horsepower 500–600 hp (expected for R3X trim) 400 – 500 hp (expected)
Torque 700+ Nm (estimated) 600 Nm (est.)
Acceleration 3.0–3.5 seconds (0–60 mph, estimated) 4.5 sec (0–100 km/h for AWD)
Top Speed 125–135 mph (estimated) 200 km/h
Range 300–350 miles (EPA estimate, depending on battery pack) 350 – 400 miles (WLTP target)
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive (AWD) RWD / AWD

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-Ion, Rivian Enduro pack Lithium-ion (next-gen chemistry, likely NMC)
Battery Capacity 80–100 kWh (estimated, final specs TBD) 100 kWh (speculated)
Power Consumption 3.2–3.5 mi/kWh (estimated) 15–17 kWh/100 km (est.)
Battery Warranty 8 years / 175,000 miles Likely 8 yrs / 100,000 miles
Home Charging Speed 11.5 kW (Level 2, 25–30 miles/hour) 11–22 kW AC
Supercharging Speed Compatible with Rivian Adventure Network & Tesla NACS (coming 2025+) Up to 350 kW (DC)
DC Fast Charging Speed Up to 220 kW 30 min (10–80%)
Miles of Range added Per Hour 140–160 miles in 20 minutes (DC fast charge) 35–40 miles (AC) / 200+ miles (DC fast)
Charging Time 10–80% in ~25 minutes (fast charge) 8–9 hrs (AC full) / ~30 min (10–80% DC)
Charging Connector Type NACS (North American Charging Standard) CCS2 (Europe) / CCS1 (North America)
Home Charging Options Level 1 (120V), Level 2 (240V Wallbox) Wallbox, portable charger
Onboard Charger Power 11.5 kW 11–22 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 171–175 in (estimated, compact size) 4.8 – 4.9 m
Width 75 in 1.9 m
Height 65 in 1.45 – 1.5 m
Wheelbase 108 in 2.9 m
Ground Clearance Adjustable Air Suspension (~9–11 in) 150 mm
Cargo Space 60+ cu.ft (with seats folded, est.) 450 L + frunk
Curb Weight 4,400–4,800 lbs (estimated) 2,000 kg (est.)
No. of Doors 5 4
Seating Capacity 5 6

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy (Performance & Off-road optimized) Alloy
Wheel Size 20–22 inches (depending on package) 19"–21" (depending on trim)
Front Tire All-Terrain / Performance Radials (size TBD) 245/40 R19 (est.)
Rear Tire All-Terrain / Performance Radials (size TBD) 265/40 R19 (est.)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric Power Steering Electric Power Steering
Transmission Single-speed automatic (EV direct drive) Single-speed automatic
Turning Radius 18–19 ft (est.) TBA
Gear Box 1-speed 1-speed fixed gear
Front Suspension Independent, adaptive air suspension MacPherson strut (likely adaptive in higher trims)
Rear Suspension Independent, adaptive air suspension Multi-link independent

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot Rivian Driver+ (hands-free on mapped highways) Advanced driver assistance (Level 2+)
Navigation System Yes (Rivian OS with Google Maps integration) Google-based navigation
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Dual / Tri-zone automatic
Climate Control Dual-zone automatic Yes
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Phone-as-key & key card Yes
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 14.5" central display (expected)
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes (through infotainment)
No. Of Speakers 10–14 (depending on trim, Meridian sound system) 14–16 (Harman Kardon / B&W expected)

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 8+
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) 360° view
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor Yes (off-road mode cameras) Yes
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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