Rivian R1S Dual-Motor AWD LP electric vehicle exterior

Rivian R1S Dual-Motor AWD LP - Electric Vehicle Specs

SUV

Power

398 kW

(541 HP)

0-100 km/h

4.5 s

Top Speed

201 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (114 kWh / 109 kWh)

Charging Curve & Charging Speed Analysis

Understanding Charging Performance

Charging performance isn't just about peak power—it's about sustained power across the entire charging curve. A vehicle that maintains 150kW from 10-80% SOC will charge faster than one that peaks at 250kW but quickly drops to 100kW after 20% SOC. The shape of the curve matters more than the highest peak power.

The key metric is C-rate, which accounts for both charging power and battery capacity. A C-rate of 2.0 means the battery can theoretically charge from 0-100% in 30 minutes, while 1.0 C-rate equals 60 minutes. This makes it easy to compare vehicles regardless of battery size.

Charging Curve Shape

Flat, sustained power across a wide SOC range beats high peaks that quickly taper off. Look for vehicles that maintain high power from 10-80% SOC.

C‑Rate & Timing

C-rate normalizes charging speed across different battery sizes. Higher C-rates mean shorter charging times and more flexible road trip planning.

Battery Options

Gross Capacity: 114 kWh
Net Capacity: 109 kWh
Buffer: 4%
The Rivian R1S Dual-Motor AWD LP reaches peak charging power of 217 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 36 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 293 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.2 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 21% in its class.

Average Charging Power

64 kW

Avg C‑rate: 0.6

Maximum Charging Power

217 kW

At 10 → 24% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

1 kW

0–100% Charging Time

1 h 50 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 1 h 50 min 63.8 kW 0.59 C 117.2 kWh
0% → 90% 54 min 116.2 kW 1.07 C 105.5 kWh
0% → 80% 40 min 140.5 kW 1.29 C 93.7 kWh
5% → 100% 1 h 48 min 61.6 kW 0.57 C 111.4 kWh
5% → 90% 52 min 113.5 kW 1.04 C 99.6 kWh
5% → 80% 38 min 137.8 kW 1.26 C 87.9 kWh
10% → 100% 1 h 46 min 59.3 kW 0.54 C 105.5 kWh
10% → 90% 51 min 110.3 kW 1.01 C 93.7 kWh
10% → 80% 36 min 134.5 kW 1.23 C 82.0 kWh