Which is better, Porsche Taycan or Rivian R1S in Canada?

Porsche Taycan is priced at C$102,900 while Rivian R1S costs C$94,000. Porsche Taycan offers 504 km range vs 483 km for Rivian R1S. The best choice depends on your budget, daily range needs, and preferred features.

What is the price difference between Porsche Taycan and Rivian R1S?

The price difference is CAD 8,900. Rivian R1S is the more affordable option at C$94,000.

Which has longer range, Taycan or R1S?

Porsche Taycan has the longer range at 504 km versus 483 km.

What is the battery capacity of Porsche Taycan vs Rivian R1S?

Porsche Taycan has a 93.4 kWh battery. Rivian R1S has a 135 kWh battery.

Porsche Taycan RWD vs Rivian R1S Dual Motor Standard — EV Comparison Canada 2026

Name: Rivian R1S Dual Motor Standard
Brand: Rivian
Price: 94000 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)

Spec	Porsche Taycan	Rivian R1S
Price	C$102,900	C$94,000
Range (Claimed)	504 km	483 km
Battery Capacity	93.4 kWh	135 kWh
Motor Power	300 kW	495 kW

Porsche Taycan vs Rivian R1S

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Porsche Taycan

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Overview

Price

↓ lower

C$102,900

C$94,000

Range

↑ higher

504 km

483 km

Battery

↑ higher

93.4 kWh

135 kWh

Motor Power

↑ higher

300 kW

495 kW

0-100 km/h

↓ lower

5.4s (0-100 km/h)

3.5s (0-100 km/h)

Battery

Battery Capacity

↑ higher

93.4 kWh

135 kWh

Range (Claimed)

↑ higher

504 km

483 km

Range Standard

WLTP

EPA

Fast Charging

22 min (10-80%)

25 min (10-80%)

Normal Charging

9 hrs (240V)

10 hrs (240V)

Performance

Motor Power

↑ higher

300 kW

495 kW

Top Speed

↑ higher

230 km/h

177 km/h

Acceleration

↓ lower

5.4s (0-100 km/h)

3.5s (0-100 km/h)

Seating Capacity

4 seats

7 seats

Dimensions

Length

4963 mm

N/A

Width

1966 mm

N/A

Height

1381 mm

N/A

Wheelbase

↑ higher

2900 mm

N/A

Ground Clearance

↑ higher

N/A

Features

Porsche Taycan

Ultra-Fast Charging (200+ kW)
Regenerative Braking
Drive Modes
+ 3 more

Rivian R1S

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
All-Wheel Drive
Dual Motor
+ 6 more

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Porsche Taycan (RWD) vs Rivian R1S (Dual Motor Standard)

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Spec name	EV Porsche TaycanRWD C$102,900 2026Finance →	EV Rivian R1SDual Motor Standard C$94,000 2026Finance →
💰Price & Value2 specs
Price Total cost before taxes and subsidies ↓ lower	C$102,900	C$94,000
Est. Monthly Estimated monthly payment — 40% down, 7% p.a., 5-year loan ↓ lower	CAD 1,223/mo	CAD 1,117/mo
⚡Performance4 specs
Motor Power Maximum power output of the electric motor ↑ higher	300 kW	495 kW Best
Battery Capacity Total energy storage capacity of the battery pack ↑ higher	93.4 kWh	135 kWh Best
Top Speed Maximum speed under ideal conditions ↑ higher	230 km/h Best	177 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h time ↓ lower	5.4s (0-100 km/h)s	3.5s (0-100 km/h)s Best
🔋Range & Charging4 specs
Range (Claimed) Max range per charge as claimed by manufacturer ↑ higher	504 km Best	483 km
Standard Range testing standard (WLTP, NEDC, etc.)	WLTP	EPA
Fast Charging 20–80% charge time using DC fast charger	22 min (10-80%)	25 min (10-80%)
Normal Charging Full charge time using standard AC charger	9 hrs (240V)	10 hrs (240V)
📏Dimensions5 specs
Length Vehicle length in millimeters	4963 mm	N/A
Width Vehicle width in millimeters	1966 mm	N/A
Height Vehicle height in millimeters	1381 mm	N/A
Wheelbase Distance between front and rear axle centers ↑ higher	2900 mm	N/A
Ground Clearance Lowest point clearance from ground ↑ higher	N/A	N/A
✨Features2 specs
Seating Capacity Maximum number of passengers	4 seats	7 seats
Available Colors Available exterior color options	N/A	N/A