Which is better, Rivian R1S or Audi SQ8 e-tron in Canada?

Rivian R1S is priced at C$94,000 while Audi SQ8 e-tron costs C$112,550. Rivian R1S offers 483 km range vs 388 km for Audi SQ8 e-tron. The best choice depends on your budget, daily range needs, and preferred features.

What is the price difference between Rivian R1S and Audi SQ8 e-tron?

The price difference is CAD 18,550. Rivian R1S is the more affordable option at C$94,000.

Which has longer range, R1S or SQ8 e-tron?

Rivian R1S has the longer range at 483 km versus 388 km.

What is the battery capacity of Rivian R1S vs Audi SQ8 e-tron?

Rivian R1S has a 135 kWh battery. Audi SQ8 e-tron has a 114 kWh battery.

Rivian R1S Dual Motor Standard vs Audi SQ8 e-tron quattro — EV Comparison Canada 2026

Name: Audi SQ8 e-tron quattro
Brand: Audi
Price: 112550 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.5 (1 reviews)

Spec	Rivian R1S	Audi SQ8 e-tron
Price	C$94,000	C$112,550
Range (Claimed)	483 km	388 km
Battery Capacity	135 kWh	114 kWh
Motor Power	495 kW

Rivian R1S vs Audi SQ8 e-tron

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Spec Score(12 specs)

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Rivian R1S

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12 specs

Audi SQ8 e-tron

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Overview

Price

↓ lower

C$94,000

C$112,550

Range

↑ higher

483 km

388 km

Battery

↑ higher

135 kWh

114 kWh

Motor Power

↑ higher

495 kW

239 kW

0-100 km/h

↓ lower

3.5s (0-100 km/h)

4.6s (0-100 km/h)

Battery

Battery Capacity

↑ higher

135 kWh

114 kWh

Range (Claimed)

↑ higher

483 km

388 km

Range Standard

EPA

Fast Charging

25 min (10-80%)

Not Available

Normal Charging

10 hrs (240V)

Not Available

Performance

Motor Power

↑ higher

495 kW

239 kW

Top Speed

↑ higher

177 km/h

N/A km/h

Acceleration

↓ lower

3.5s (0-100 km/h)

4.6s (0-100 km/h)

Seating Capacity

7 seats

5 seats

Dimensions

Length

N/A

Width

N/A

Height

N/A

Wheelbase

↑ higher

N/A

Ground Clearance

↑ higher

N/A

Features

Rivian R1S

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

Audi SQ8 e-tron

All-Wheel Drive
Fast Charging (150+ kW)
Regenerative Braking
+ 4 more

Spec Score(9 comparable specs)

of 9 wins

Rivian R1S

Best Overall

of 9 wins

Audi SQ8 e-tron

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Rivian R1S (Dual Motor Standard) vs Audi SQ8 e-tron (quattro)

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Spec name	EV Rivian R1SDual Motor Standard C$94,000 2026Finance →	EV Audi SQ8 e-tronquattro C$112,550 2025Finance →
💰Price & Value2 specs
Price Total cost before taxes and subsidies ↓ lower	C$94,000	C$112,550
Est. Monthly Estimated monthly payment — 40% down, 7% p.a., 5-year loan ↓ lower	CAD 1,117/mo	CAD 1,337/mo
⚡Performance4 specs
Motor Power Maximum power output of the electric motor ↑ higher	495 kW Best	239 kW
Battery Capacity Total energy storage capacity of the battery pack ↑ higher	135 kWh Best	114 kWh
Top Speed Maximum speed under ideal conditions ↑ higher	177 km/h	N/A km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h time ↓ lower	3.5s (0-100 km/h)s Best	4.6s (0-100 km/h)s
🔋Range & Charging4 specs
Range (Claimed) Max range per charge as claimed by manufacturer ↑ higher	483 km Best	388 km
Standard Range testing standard (WLTP, NEDC, etc.)	EPA	EPA
Fast Charging 20–80% charge time using DC fast charger	25 min (10-80%)	Not Available
Normal Charging Full charge time using standard AC charger	10 hrs (240V)	Not Available
📏Dimensions5 specs
✨Features2 specs
Seating Capacity Maximum number of passengers	7 seats	5 seats
Available Colors Available exterior color options	N/A	N/A