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Maxus eTERRON 9 vs Rivian R1T
The Maxus eTERRON 9 and Rivian R1T are electric pickup trucks, though they target different segments. The eTERRON 9 sits in the work-focused electric pickup space aimed at commercial users and practical buyers who need towing and off-road use. The R1T is a premium mid-size pickup designed for private buyers who want performance, long range, and lifestyle features.
Range and charging show a clear gap. The eTERRON 9 delivers about 430 km WLTP from a 102 kWh battery, built for steady work use. The R1T offers up to about 640 km (401 miles) depending on battery pack, giving it a strong advantage for long-distance driving. Charging also differs. The eTERRON 9 supports up to about 115 kW DC charging with a 20–80% time near 40 minutes, while the R1T supports faster charging around 210 kW, adding range more quickly on highway trips.
Price positioning reflects market focus. The eTERRON 9 sits in the lower price band for electric pickups in Europe, starting near £53,000 before tax, while the R1T sits higher in the premium segment in the US. Market availability differs. The eTERRON 9 is launching mainly in Europe and select regions, while the R1T is focused on North America with a growing charging network. This page helps you choose between a work-oriented electric pickup and a premium lifestyle truck with stronger performance and range.
Within Maxus, other EVs include the T90 EV pickup and eDeliver van range, both aimed at commercial use. Under Rivian, the R1S SUV shares the same platform as the R1T and targets buyers who want similar performance in SUV form.
The Maxus eTERRON 9 offers solid towing capability, usable electric range, and work-focused features, though it has slower charging speed and limited brand reach, while the Rivian R1T delivers strong acceleration, long range, and advanced tech features, though it comes at a higher price and has limited availability outside North America.
QUICK VERDICT; Choose the eTERRON 9 for work use and lower entry cost. Choose the R1T for range, performance, and premium features.
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| Price | $69,000.00 |
| Our Rating | |
| Brand | Maxus RIVIAN |
| Category | Electric Cars Electric Cars |
MODEL
| Available Trims / Variants |
Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard Pack (2024) Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard+ Pack (2024) Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard+ Perfromance Pack (2024) Rivian R1T Dual Motor Large Pack Rivian R1T Dual Motor Max Pack Rivian R1T Quad Motor Large Pack Rivian R1T Quad Motor Max Pack Rivian R1T Performance Large Pack Rivian R1T Performance Max Pack |
LAUNCH
| Reveal Date |
2024, September 16
2024, February 09 - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard Pack (2024) 2024, February 09 - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard+ Pack (2024) 2024, February 09 - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard+ Perfromance Pack (2024) 2022, March 02 - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Large Pack 2022, March 02 - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Max Pack 2018, November - Rivian R1T Quad Motor Large Pack 2022, March 02 - Rivian R1T Quad Motor Max Pack 2023, April 09 - Rivian R1T Performance Large Pack 2023, April 09 - Rivian R1T Performance Max Pack |
| Availability Status |
Available to order. Released 2024, November
Available to order. Released 2024, February - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard Pack (2024) Available to order. Released 2024, February - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard+ Pack (2024) Available to order. Released 2024, February - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard+ Perfromance Pack (2024) Available to order. Released 2024, Q2 - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Large Pack Available to order. Released 2023 - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Max Pack Available to order. Released 2021, November - Rivian R1T Quad Motor Large Pack Available to order. Released 2022, Q4 - Rivian R1T Quad Motor Max Pack Available to order. Released 2023, April - Rivian R1T Performance Large Pack Available to order. Released 2023, April - Rivian R1T Performance Max Pack |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Base Price (USD) |
$ 69,900 - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard Pack (2024) $ 73,000 - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard+ Pack (2024) $ 78,000 - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard+ Perfromance Pack (2024) $ 73,500 - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Large Pack - $ 83,500 - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Max Pack $ 79,500 - Rivian R1T Quad Motor Large Pack $ 89,500 - Rivian R1T Quad Motor Max Pack |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity |
102 kWh total
106 kWh total - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard Pack (2024) 121 kWh total - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard+Pack (2024) 121 kWh total - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard+ Perfromance Pack (2024) 135 kWh total - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Large Pack 149 kWh total - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Max Pack 135 kWh usable, 135 kWh total - Rivian R1T Quad Motor Large Pack 149 kWh total - Rivian R1T Quad Motor Max Pack 135 kWh total - Rivian R1T Performance Large Pack 149 kWh total - Rivian R1T Performance Max Pack |
| Battery Chemistry | Air-cooled Li-ion LFP battery (400V type) Liquid-cooled Li-ion 400V |
| Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) |
267 mi WLTP
270 mi EPA - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard Pack (2024) 315 mi EPA - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard+ Pack (2024) 315 mi EPA - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard+ Perfromance Pack (2024) 328 mi EPA - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Large Pack 400 mi EPA - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Max Pack 314 mi EPA - Rivian R1T Quad Motor Large Pack 400 mi EPA - Rivian R1T Quad Motor Max Pack 350 mi EPA - Rivian R1T Performance Large Pack 400 mi EPA - Rivian R1T Performance Max Pack |
| Regen Braking (Max kW) |
Yes
Yes, 2 levels |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging (Max kW) |
Type 2
Type 1 11.5 kW |
| DC Charging (Max kW) |
CCS 115 kW max, 20-80% in 40 min Vehicle to load (V2L) Several 2.2 kW sockets External 6.6 kW connection CCS 200 kW max |
| Additional Notes |
Vehicle to load (V2L) 4 120V onboard outlets |
PERFORMANCE
| Power Output (kW / hp) |
AWD 442 hp (325 kW)
AWD 533 hp (392 kW) - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard Pack (2024) AWD 533 hp (392 kW) - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard+ Pack (2024) AWD 665 hp (489 kW) - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard+ Perfromance Pack (2024) AWD 533 hp (392 kW) - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Large Pack AWD 533 hp (392 kW) - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Max Pack AWD 835 hp (562 kW) - Rivian R1T Quad Motor Large Pack AWD 835 hp (614 kW) - Rivian R1T Quad Motor Max Pack AWD 665 hp (489 kW) - Rivian R1T Performance Large Pack AWD 665 hp (489 kW) - Rivian R1T Performance Max Pack |
| Torque (Nm) |
610 lb-ft (827 Nm) - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard Pack (2024) 827 Nm (610 lb-ft) - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard+ Pack (2024) 1124 Nm (829 lb-ft) - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard+ Perfromance Pack (2024) 827 Nm (610 lb-ft) - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Large Pack 827 Nm (610 lb-ft) - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Max Pack 1231 Nm (908 lb-ft) - Rivian R1T Quad Motor Large Pack 1231 Nm (908 lb-ft) - Rivian R1T Quad Motor Max Pack 1124 Nm (829 lb-ft) - Rivian R1T Performance Large Pack 1124 Nm (829 lb-ft) - Rivian R1T Performance Max Pack |
| 0–100 km/h / 0-60 mph (seconds) The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. |
4.5 sec 0-60 mph - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard Pack (2024) 4.5 sec 0-60 mph - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard+ Pack (2024) 4.5 sec 0-60 mph - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard+ Perfromance Pack (2024) 4.5 sec 0-60 mph - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Large Pack 4.5 sec 0-60 mph - Rivian R1T Dual Motor Max Pack 3 sec 0-60 mph - Rivian R1T Quad Motor Large Pack 3 sec 0-60 mph - Rivian R1T Quad Motor Max Pack 3.5 sec 0-60 mph - Rivian R1T Performance Large Pack 3.5 sec 0-60 mph - Rivian R1T Performance Max Pack |
| Top Speed (km/h / mph) | 125 mph (201 km/h) |
| Transmission / Drive | Single-speed |
BODY
| Body Style |
4 door pick-up truck, 5 seats
4 door pick-up truck, 5 seats |
| Platform / Architecture |
R1T |
| Dimensions (L×W×H mm) |
217.1 x 81.8 x 78.2 in (5514 x 2077 x 1986 mm) |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) |
0.3 Cd |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 135.8 in (3450 mm) |
| Ground Clearance (mm) |
14.9 in (378 mm) |
| Kerb Weight (kg) | EU: 1670 kg unladen, 3470 kg gross - Rivian R1T Quad Motor Large Pack |
| Suspension (Front / Rear) | Air suspension, rear multi-link Independent air suspension, up to 6.5 inches of vertical travel. Hydraulic cross-linking of the adaptive dampers. |
| Wheel Size (inches) |
R20, R21, R22 |
| Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) | US: 1756 l - Rivian R1T Quad Motor Large Pack |
| Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) |
8.3 ft³
No 314 l - Rivian R1T Quad Motor Large Pack |
| Towing Capacity (kg) |
EU: 7716 lb braked
US: 4990 kg unbraked |
| Additional Notes |
Built-in air compressor |
SAFETY
| Airbags (count) |
Side airbags, front and rear, head airbag system
8 airbags: side, front and rear, head airbag system; front seats knee airbags |
| Driver Assistance (ADAS) | Front long-range radar (up to 400 m), several cameras 4 corner radars, 1 forward radar, 11 front/side/rear cameras, 12 front/rear/side sensors. Lane Change Assist, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Trailer Assist, Blind Spot Warning, Highway Assist: Automatic steering, braking and acceleration |
COMFORT
| Seating Capacity |
Heated front seats
Heated and ventilated front seats |
| Roof Type |
No glass sunroof
All-glass roof |
| Bluetooth / Wi-Fi |
Proprietary |
| Parking Aids |
Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera
12 front/rear/side sensors, 360 camera, 11 front/side/reversing cameras |
DISPLAYS
| Centre Screen (inches) |
Yes
12.3" touchscreen |
| Driver's Display (inches) | Yes 15.3 |
| Head-Up Display (HUD) | No No |
LIGHTING
INFOTAINMENT & AUDIO
TECHNOLOGY
OWNERSHIP
Note
| Additional Notes |
For Europe
Active Safety Assist: Collision warning, alerts and preventative action. Automatic High Beams, Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking. |
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Disclaimer Note
Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct
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