Which is better, Rivian R1T or Polestar 3 in Canada?

Rivian R1T is priced at C$90,000 while Polestar 3 costs C$96,000. Rivian R1T offers 507 km range vs 462 km for Polestar 3. The best choice depends on your budget, daily range needs, and preferred features.

What is the price difference between Rivian R1T and Polestar 3?

The price difference is CAD 6,000. Rivian R1T is the more affordable option at C$90,000.

Which has longer range, R1T or 3?

Rivian R1T has the longer range at 507 km versus 462 km.

What is the battery capacity of Rivian R1T vs Polestar 3?

Rivian R1T has a 135 kWh battery. Polestar 3 has a 111 kWh battery.

Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard vs Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor

Name: Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor
Brand: Polestar
Price: 96000 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.5 (1 reviews)

Spec	Rivian R1T	Polestar 3
Price	C$90,000	C$96,000
Range (Claimed)	507 km	462 km
Battery Capacity	135 kWh	111 kWh
Motor Power	495 kW

Rivian R1T vs Polestar 3

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Spec Score(12 specs)

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Rivian R1T

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12 specs

Polestar 3

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Overview

Price

↓ lower

C$90,000

C$96,000

Range

↑ higher

507 km

462 km

Battery

↑ higher

135 kWh

111 kWh

Motor Power

↑ higher

495 kW

272 kW

0-100 km/h

↓ lower

3.5s (0-100 km/h)

5.0s (0-100 km/h)

Battery

Battery Capacity

↑ higher

135 kWh

111 kWh

Range (Claimed)

↑ higher

507 km

462 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

272 kW

Top Speed

↑ higher

177 km/h

180 km/h

Acceleration

↓ lower

3.5s (0-100 km/h)

5.0s (0-100 km/h)

Seating Capacity

5 seats

Dimensions

Length

N/A

4900 mm

Width

N/A

1968 mm

Height

N/A

1614 mm

Wheelbase

↑ higher

N/A

2985 mm

Ground Clearance

↑ higher

N/A

Features

Rivian R1T

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

Polestar 3

All-Wheel Drive
Ultra-Fast Charging (200+ kW)
Regenerative Braking
+ 4 more

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Rivian R1T

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Polestar 3

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Rivian R1T (Dual Motor Standard) vs Polestar 3 (Long Range Dual Motor)

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Spec name	EV Rivian R1TDual Motor Standard C$90,000 2026Finance →	EV Polestar 3Long Range Dual Motor C$96,000 2025Finance →
💰Price & Value2 specs
Price Total cost before taxes and subsidies ↓ lower	C$90,000	C$96,000
Est. Monthly Estimated monthly payment — 40% down, 7% p.a., 5-year loan ↓ lower	CAD 1,069/mo	CAD 1,141/mo
⚡Performance4 specs
Motor Power Maximum power output of the electric motor ↑ higher	495 kW Best	272 kW
Battery Capacity Total energy storage capacity of the battery pack ↑ higher	135 kWh Best	111 kWh
Top Speed Maximum speed under ideal conditions ↑ higher	177 km/h	180 km/h Best
Acceleration 0–100 km/h time ↓ lower	3.5s (0-100 km/h)s Best	5.0s (0-100 km/h)s
🔋Range & Charging4 specs
Range (Claimed) Max range per charge as claimed by manufacturer ↑ higher	507 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%)	Not Available
Normal Charging Full charge time using standard AC charger	10 hrs (240V)	Not Available
📏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 Distance between front and rear axle centers ↑ higher	N/A	2985 mm
Ground Clearance Lowest point clearance from ground ↑ higher	N/A	N/A
✨Features2 specs