Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor AWD MP electric vehicle exterior

Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor AWD MP - Electric Vehicle Specs

SUV

Power

496 kW

(674 HP)

0-100 km/h

3.5 s

Top Speed

201 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (149 kWh / 142 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: 149 kWh
Net Capacity: 142 kWh
Buffer: 4%
The Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor AWD MP reaches peak charging power of 207 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 48 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 383 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 0.9 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 3% in its class.

Average Charging Power

76 kW

Avg C‑rate: 0.5

Maximum Charging Power

207 kW

At 6 → 21% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

8 kW

0–100% Charging Time

2 h 1 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 2 h 1 min 75.8 kW 0.53 C 153.0 kWh
0% → 90% 1 h 11 min 115.0 kW 0.81 C 137.7 kWh
0% → 80% 53 min 137.6 kW 0.97 C 122.4 kWh
5% → 100% 1 h 58 min 73.4 kW 0.52 C 145.4 kWh
5% → 90% 1 h 9 min 112.3 kW 0.79 C 130.1 kWh
5% → 80% 51 min 134.9 kW 0.95 C 114.8 kWh
10% → 100% 1 h 56 min 70.9 kW 0.50 C 137.7 kWh
10% → 90% 1 h 7 min 109.3 kW 0.77 C 122.4 kWh
10% → 80% 48 min 131.7 kW 0.93 C 107.1 kWh