Compare price, range, battery, motor and full specifications side by side.
| Spec | Rivian R1S | Polestar 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | C$94,000 | C$96,000 |
| Range (Claimed) | 483 km | 462 km |
| Battery Capacity | 135 kWh | 111 kWh |
| Motor Power |
| 495 kW |
| 272 kW |
| Top Speed | 177 km/h | 180 km/h |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.5s (0-100 km/h)s | 5.0s (0-100 km/h)s |
| Fast Charging | 25 min (10-80%) | N/A |
| Seating | 7 seats | 5 seats |
The Rivian R1S is the more affordable choice at C$94,000, undercutting the other by about C$2,000. The Rivian R1S travels further on a charge, with a claimed 483 km versus 462 km — roughly 21 km more. The Rivian R1S is the more powerful EV, producing 495 kW to the other's 272 kW.
Choose the Rivian R1S if you want a lower purchase price (C$94,000); pick the Polestar 3 if faster DC charging (up to 250 kW) matters more to you.
Rivian R1S vs Polestar 3
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Fuel Type
Range
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Battery
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Motor Power
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0-100 km/h
↓ lower
Battery Capacity
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Range (Claimed)
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Fast Charging
Normal Charging
Motor Power
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Top Speed
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Acceleration
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Width
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| Spec name |  Electric Rivian R1SDual Motor Standard C$94,000 2026EMI → |  Electric Polestar 3Long Range Dual Motor C$96,000 2025EMI → | |
|---|---|---|---|
💰Price & Value3 specs | |||
Price ↓ lowerTotal cost before taxes and subsidies | C$94,000 | C$96,000 | |
Est. EMI ↓ lowerEst. monthly EMI, 40% down, 10% p.a., 5-year loan | C$1,489/mo | C$1,521/mo | |
Fuel Type Electric, Gas, Diesel or Hybrid | Electric | Electric | |
⚡Performance7 specs | |||
Motor Power ↑ higherMaximum power output of the electric motor | 495 kW Best | 272 kW | |
Battery Capacity ↑ higherTotal energy storage capacity of the battery pack | 135 kWh Best | 111 kWh | |
Engine Torque Peak torque (Nm @ rpm) | 1124 Nm | 490 Nm | |
Top Speed ↑ higherMaximum speed under ideal conditions | 177 km/h | 180 km/h Best | |
Acceleration ↓ lower0–100 km/h time | 3.5s (0-100 km/h)s Best | 5.0s (0-100 km/h)s | |
🔋Range & Efficiency7 specs | |||
Range (Claimed) ↑ higherMax range per charge as claimed by manufacturer | 483 km Best | 462 km | |
Standard Range testing standard (WLTP, NEDC, etc.) | EPA | EPA | |
Fast Charging 20–80% charge time using DC fast charger | 25 min (10-80%) | N/A | |
Normal Charging Full charge time using standard AC charger | 10 hrs (240V) | N/A | |
📏Dimensions5 specs | |||
Length Vehicle length in millimeters | N/A | 4900 mm | |
Width Vehicle width in millimeters | N/A | 1968 mm | |
Height Vehicle height in millimeters | N/A | 1614 mm | |
Wheelbase ↑ higherDistance between front and rear axle centers | N/A | 2985 mm | |
✨Features2 specs | |||
Seating Capacity Maximum number of passengers | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
