Subaru Solterra Premium EV 2025 vs Rivian R2S

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thumb image Subaru Solterra Premium EV 2025 US$ 45,000
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thumb image Rivian R2S US$ 45,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Subaru Rivian
Model Solterra Premium EV 2025 R2 (commonly called R2S for SUV version)
Vehicle Type Electric Compact/Mid-size Electric SUV
Trims Premium, Limited, and Touring Single-Motor RWD, Dual-Motor AWD, Tri-Motor AWD
Release Date October 2024 Production starts H1 2026
Status Available Unreleased, reservations open
Made In Japan Normal, Illinois, USA
Body Type SUV 5-door SUV
Vehicle Warranty 3 years/36,000 miles 5 years / 60,000 miles (est., TBD)
Colors Premium, Limited, aCosmic Blue Pearl, Elemental Red Pearl, Black Crystal Pearl, White Pearl, Magnetic Gray Metallic, and Smoked Carbon TBD (expected multiple Rivian-style adventure colors)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Dual permanent-magnet synchronous motors Permanent Magnet Electric Motors
Horsepower 215 hp Est. 400–600+ hp (depending on trim)
Torque 249 lb-ft TBD
Acceleration 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds Under 3.0 sec (Tri-Motor)
Top Speed 100 mph 125 mph (est.)
Range 220 miles 300+ miles
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive (AWD) RWD (Single), AWD (Dual/Tri Motor)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Lithium-ion (LG 4695 cylindrical cells)
Battery Capacity 72.8 kWh TBD (~90–110 kWh est.)
Power Consumption 3.0 mi/kWh TBD
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles 8 years / 100,000 miles (expected Rivian standard)
Home Charging Speed 7.2 kW, 9–10 hours 11.5 kW (Level 2)
Supercharging Speed 150 kW Compatible with Tesla Superchargers (NACS)
DC Fast Charging Speed 100 kW, 30–40 mins (10–80%) Up to 200+ kW (expected)
Miles of Range added Per Hour 3-5 miles/hour 15–20 mi (Level 2), 140+ mi in 20 min (DCFC est.)
Charging Time 8–9 hours 8–12 hrs (Level 2), ~30 min (10–80% DCFC)
Charging Connector Type J1772 (Level 1/2) + CCS Combo NACS (North American Charging Standard)
Home Charging Options 120V portable charger (Level 1): 240V Level 2 home charger (purchased separately, e.g., Charge Point, Juice Box) Level 1, Level 2 Wallbox
Onboard Charger Power 6.6 kW 11.5 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 184.6 inches (4,690 mm) 185 in (est.)
Width 73.2 inches (1,860 mm) 75 in (est.)
Height 65.1 inches (1,655 mm) 66 in (est.)
Wheelbase 112.2 inches (2,850 mm) 115 in (est.)
Ground Clearance 8.3 inches (210 mm) High ground clearance (adjustable, est. 8–10 in)
Cargo Space 30.3 cu ft Fold-flat rear seats + frunk (TBD volume)
Curb Weight 4,300 lbs 5,000 lbs (est.)
No. of Doors 5 Doors 5
Seating Capacity 5 Seater 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy Wheel Alloy Wheels
Wheel Size 18x7.0 in 20–22 in (est., depending on trim)
Front Tire 235/60R18 TBD
Rear Tire 235/60R18 TBD

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric Power Steering Electric Power Steering
Transmission Single-Speed Automatic Single-Speed Direct Drive
Turning Radius 36.4 ft TBD
Gear Box Direct Drive Automatic (EV Single-speed)
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut ndependent
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Independent (likely multi-link)

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot No No (but ADAS features included)
Navigation System Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Climate Control Dual-Zone Automatic Dual-Zone Automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input USB and Bluetooth Wireless + USB
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel No Yes
Panoramic Sunroof No Yes
Apple Car Play Yes No (Rivian custom OS)
Android Auto Yes No (Rivian custom OS)
Touchscreen 8 inches 15.6-inch Center Display
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Yes Integrated
No. Of Speakers 6 Speakers Premium Audio (TBD, ~12 speakers est.)

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative Braking System Regenerative + Hydraulic
Front Brakes Ventilated Discs Brake Disc
Rear Brakes Solid 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 6–8 (est.)
Rear Seat Belt 3-Point Belts Yes
Auto Parking sensors No Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras 360-Degree Camera System Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No Yes
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert No Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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