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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Rivian R1S

Comparing the 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron (from $74,400) with the 2025 Rivian R1S (from $83,990). The Q8 e-tron offers 285 miles of range while the R1S offers 329 miles.

Quick Take

Audi Q8 e-tron charges fastest, while Rivian R1S tows the most.

Audi Q8 e-tron

2024SUV

Audi Q8 e-tron

Fastest Charger

  • 31 min 10-80% DC fast charge
  • 170 kW peak charging speed
  • Up to 300 mi EPA-rated range
Rivian R1S

2025SUV

Rivian R1S

Best for Towing

  • 7,700 lb towing capacity
  • Up to 1025 hp
  • AWD drivetrain
Price
$74,400 - $89,800
$83,990 - $121,990
Range
253-300 miles
329-410 miles
Horsepower
402-496 hp
665-1025 hp
0-60 mph
4.2-5.4 sec
2.6-3.4 sec
Battery Size
106 kWh
135-180 kWh
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Seats
5
7
Top Speed
124-130 mph
111-130 mph
Towing Capacity
4000 lbs
7700 lbs
DC Fast Charging
31 min (10-80%)
41 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
13 hrs (0-100%)
11 hrs (0-100%)
Length
193.5"
200.8"
Width
76.7"
81.8"
Height
65.5"
77.3"
Cargo Capacity
56.4 cu ft
104.7 cu ft

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Rivian R1S: Which Should You Buy?

The Audi Q8 e-tron starts at $74,400, undercutting the Rivian R1S ($83,990) by about $9,500.

In its longest-range configuration the Rivian R1S covers up to 410 miles, 110 more than the Audi Q8 e-tron's maximum of 300. At a DC fast charger, the Audi Q8 e-tron goes from 10-80% in about 31 minutes vs 41 for the Rivian R1S.

The Rivian R1S seats 7 to the Audi Q8 e-tron's 5. The Rivian R1S offers 104.7 cu ft of cargo space vs 56.4 for the Audi Q8 e-tron. The Audi Q8 e-tron is also 7 inches shorter than the Rivian R1S, which makes it easier to park.

Bottom line: pick the Audi Q8 e-tron if you want the shortest charging stops, or the Rivian R1S if you tow.

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