Last updated: November 9, 2026 · By EVHQ (Dan) · Sources: Lucid Gravity, Lucid configurator, Rivian R1S, Rivian compare, EPA Gravity 2026, EPA R1S Dual Large, EPA R1S Dual Max, Car and Driver Gravity test, Car and Driver R1S, Edmunds comparison.
Short answer: Buy the Lucid Gravity if you want the longest EPA range, the fastest charging and the sharper on-road drive in a lower, more aerodynamic three-row SUV. Buy the Rivian R1S if you want more towing, real off-road clearance and water-fording depth, a more finished daily cabin, and a brand that is already building and delivering at much higher volume.
Neither is a bad pick. Edmunds scored both 7.8 out of 10 and still chose the R1S as the SUV the staff would rather live with day to day. Car and Driver tested a Gravity Grand Touring to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds and called it a successful second act. The right answer depends on whether you shop with your heart (Gravity) or your brain (R1S) — Edmunds' own framing — and on how you actually use a three-row EV in Phoenix heat.
Compare both against the rest of the market in our EVHQ rankings, take the Which EV is right for me? quiz, and run your own miles and electric rate in the EV cost calculator.
What model year are we comparing?
As of November 9, 2026, both brands' public pages are selling 2027 vehicles, while the complete official EPA dataset we used is for the 2026 model year. We use each source for what it actually covers and label it.
Lucid Gravity, current lineup: Touring, Grand Touring and GT-S, listed as 2027 on lucidmotors.com/gravity. Advertised from $79,900 / $98,900 / $125,900. Those prices exclude tax, title, license, options and destination.
2026 Gravity EPA: Touring, Grand Touring (GT) and Dream Edition, with separate ratings for two-row vs three-row and wheel size, on fueleconomy.gov. The 2026 halo trim was the Dream Edition (1,070 hp). The current 2027 halo is the GT-S at the same advertised 1,070 hp; Lucid lists its range as projected 373 miles, not an EPA figure.
Rivian R1S, current lineup: The Dual Motor with the Standard battery is discontinued for 2027. The Dual Large pack is the new base. Rivian has also simplified names: Dual is now Premium, Tri is now Performance, and Quad keeps its name. Second-row captain's chairs are new for 2027 and cannot be retrofitted to older R1S models, according to Rivian's FAQ.
2026 R1S EPA: Dual Standard, Dual Large and Dual Max (plus Performance/wheel variants) remain on fueleconomy.gov. The Dual Standard 22-inch listing is 270 miles.
Headline specs at a glance
Advertised prices are MSRP before destination unless noted. Range figures are EPA estimates except where labeled projected or tested.
Lucid Gravity | Rivian R1S | |
|---|---|---|
Starting advertised MSRP | From $79,900 (Touring) | From $83,990 (Premium Dual Large) |
Top advertised MSRP | From $125,900 (GT-S) | From $121,990 (Quad); $123,885 dest-inclusive in C/D |
Longest EPA range | 450 miles (2026 GT, 2-row, 20F/21R) | 410 miles (Dual Max, 22-inch) |
Peak advertised power | Up to 1,070 hp (GT-S) | Up to 1,025 hp (Quad) |
Advertised 0–60 mph | 4.0 / 3.4 / 3.1 sec (Touring / GT / GT-S) | 4.5 sec Dual Large; 3.4 sec with Power Upgrade; 2.9 sec Performance; 2.6 sec Quad |
Max towing | Up to 6,000 lb (Grand Touring with Towing Package) | 7,700 lb (all Gen 2 R1S, 2025+) |
Seating | Up to 7 adults; optional 5-seat two-row | 7 seats; optional 2027 captain's chairs |
Cargo (maker) | Up to 120 cu ft (5-seat); more than 111 cu ft (7-seat); more than 21 cu ft behind the third row | 90.7 / 48.6 / 17.6 cu ft (2nd folded / behind 2nd / behind 3rd) |
Frunk (tested) | About 8 cu ft (Car and Driver) | About 10 cu ft (Car and Driver) |
Length / wheelbase | 198.2 in / 119.5 in | 200.8 in / 121.1 in |
Height / width with mirrors | 65.2 in / 87.2 in | 77.3 in (max, with antenna) / 88.4 in |
Air suspension / clearance | Standard air suspension; C/D measured 5.2–9.3 in | Independent air suspension, 5 ride heights; max 14.7 in |
Approach / departure / fording | Not published as official wading depth | 35.8° / 34.4° / 43.0 in water fording |
Peak DC charging | Up to 400 kW (GT/Dream); 300 kW (Touring, C/D) | 220 kW (Car and Driver, prior/current expectation) |
Onboard AC charger | 19.2 kW (Car and Driver) | 11.5 kW (Car and Driver) |
Charge port | Native NACS; CCS and J1772 adapters included (C/D) | Native NACS from the 2026 model year; J1772 adapter listed |
Best EPA efficiency | 111 MPGe / 30 kWh/100 mi (2026 Touring, 20F/21R) | 85 MPGe / 39 kWh/100 mi (2026 Dual Large, 22-inch) |
Battery (C/D) | 89 kWh Touring; 123 kWh Grand Touring | 140 kWh Max pack; Large-pack kWh not listed on Rivian's current page |
Warranty (C/D) | 4 years/50,000 miles limited; 8 years/100,000 miles powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles limited; 8 years/175,000 miles battery and drivetrain |
Curb weight (tested) | 5,912 lb (C/D Grand Touring); 6,122 lb (Edmunds GT) | 6,795 lb (Edmunds Tri Max); C/D estimates about 6,950 lb for the Quad |
Price and trims
Lucid Gravity (current 2027 advertised lineup)
From Lucid's Gravity page. Prices exclude destination.
Trim | Advertised price | Max power | 0–60 mph | Range | 200 miles of charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Touring | From $79,900 | 560 hp | 4.0 sec | Up to 337 mi EPA | 15 minutes |
Grand Touring | From $98,900 | 828 hp | 3.4 sec | Up to 450 mi EPA | Under 11 minutes |
GT-S | From $125,900 | 1,070 hp | 3.1 sec | Projected 373 mi | 14 minutes |
The 450-mile figure is for a Grand Touring with 20-inch front / 21-inch rear wheels in the two-row, five-seat configuration. A three-row Grand Touring on those same wheels is EPA-rated at 437 miles; stepping up to 21/22 or 22/23-inch wheels drops a three-row GT to 386 miles. See the EPA table below.
Destination: Lucid does not print a destination fee on the current Gravity page. Car and Driver's 2026 destination-inclusive bases were $81,550 for Touring and $96,550 for Grand Touring, which is $1,650 above Lucid's then-advertised MSRPs of $79,900 and $94,900. The 2027 Grand Touring advertised price has risen to $98,900. Consumer Guide also listed a $1,650 destination charge on a 2026 Grand Touring it tested.
Rivian R1S (current advertised lineup)
Rivian's R1S page advertises a start of $83,990, with hero numbers of 410 miles of EPA-estimated range, 3.4-second 0–60 mph and 665 horsepower. Those hero numbers describe a Dual-motor Max pack with the Power Upgrade, not the cheapest Dual Large. Car and Driver lists dest-inclusive pricing from $85,885 to $123,885, a $1,895 spread over Rivian's advertised $83,990–$121,990 figures.
Trim (2027 name) | Advertised MSRP | Dest-inclusive (C/D) | Power | 0–60 mph | EPA range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Premium Dual Large | From $83,990 | $85,885 | 533 hp | 4.5 sec | 329 mi (22-inch) |
Premium Dual + Power Upgrade | Option on Dual | — | 665 hp | 3.4 sec | 410 mi with Max pack |
Premium Dual Max | About $90,990 | $92,885 | Dual, Max pack | 3.4 sec with Power Upgrade | 410 mi (22-inch); 380 mi (20-inch) |
Performance (Tri) Max | From $106,990 | $108,885 | 850 hp | 2.9 sec | 371 mi |
Quad | From $121,990 | $123,885 | 1,025 hp | 2.6 sec | 374 mi |
Payload on Rivian's compare page is 2,119 lb for the Dual Large, 1,702 lb for the Performance and 1,724 lb for the Quad. We could not find an official Lucid Gravity payload rating on the current Gravity page.
EPA range, efficiency and real-world tests
2026 Lucid Gravity EPA ratings
From fueleconomy.gov. Combined MPGe, energy use and total range:
Configuration | Combined MPGe | kWh/100 mi | EPA range |
|---|---|---|---|
Touring, 20F/21R | 111 (115 city / 106 hwy) | 30 | 337 miles |
GT, 20F/21R, 2-row | 108 (113 / 103) | 31 | 450 miles |
GT, 20F/21R, 3-row | 104 (108 / 100) | 32 | 437 miles |
Dream, 20F/21R, 3-row | 99 (101 / 98) | 34 | 420 miles |
GT, 21F/22R or 22F/23R, 2-row | 98 (102 / 94) | 34 | 407 miles |
GT, 21F/22R or 22F/23R, 3-row | 92 (96 / 89) | 36 | 386 miles |
Dream, 21F/22R or 22F/23R, 3-row | 90 (91 / 87) | 38 | 378 miles |
Wheels and the third row matter as much as the trim badge. The configuration Lucid advertises as "up to 450 miles" is the most efficient Grand Touring, not a seven-seat GT-S on big summer tires.
2026 Rivian R1S EPA ratings
Confirmed listings include the Dual Large 22-inch at 85 MPGe combined (94 city / 77 highway), 39 kWh/100 miles and 329 miles; the Dual Max 22-inch at 84 MPGe (91 / 77), 40 kWh/100 miles and 410 miles; and the Dual Max 20-inch at 80 MPGe (86 / 74), 42 kWh/100 miles and 380 miles. The Dual Standard 22-inch listing is 85 MPGe, 40 kWh/100 miles and 270 miles.
Rivian's own compare page lists 329 miles for the Dual Large, 371 miles for the Performance (Tri) and 374 miles for the Quad, all EPA estimates on 22-inch road wheels and tires, plus the 410-mile Dual Max figure as an upgrade. Car and Driver says that with Dual Standard gone, the lowest current EPA figure is 289 miles for an All-Terrain Premium Large on 20-inch wheels, and that the Quad can rate as low as 67 MPGe combined (71 city / 63 highway).
What testers actually got
Car and Driver Gravity: A three-row Grand Touring on 22/23-inch Pirelli P Zero PZ5 Elect tires managed 310 miles on C/D's 75-mph highway loop, versus an EPA rating of 407 miles for that two-row larger-wheel listing (the three-row large-wheel EPA figure is 386). Average DC fast-charge rate from 10 to 90 percent was 161 kW, and that 10–90 percent run took 40 minutes.
Car and Driver R1S: A Tri-Motor Max returned 250 miles on the same 75-mph test, or 54 MPGe. C/D notes the EPA's 410-mile max is for the Premium Dual Max.
Edmunds comparison: The Gravity Grand Touring completed Edmunds' EV Range Test at 400 miles (short of the 450-mile EPA best). The R1S Tri Max completed 361 miles, 10 miles shy of its 371-mile EPA rating.
MotorTrend: On its 2026 R1S page, MotorTrend says a Dual Max it tested returned 311 miles against a 410-mile EPA estimate, and a Quad returned exactly 100 miles less than its 374-mile EPA figure.
For Phoenix owners, treat the 75-mph highway numbers as the honest summer-road-trip baseline, then subtract more for cabin cooling, roof racks and interstate grades. The Gravity's efficiency advantage is real: 30–36 kWh/100 miles on most EPA Gravity listings versus 39–42 kWh/100 miles on the Dual R1S listings we checked. That gap is why the Gravity can beat or match the R1S on range with a smaller or similar battery.
Charging: NACS, peak kW and home charging
Both SUVs now use a native NACS port, so they can plug into Tesla Superchargers without a separate adapter (the R1S switch happened for the 2026 model year, per Car and Driver). Lucid added NACS late enough that it had to move the charge door to the rear corner so a short Supercharger cable would reach.
Gravity peak DC: Lucid says the Gravity can add up to 200 miles in under 11 minutes on the Grand Touring (in the two-row, 20F/21R configuration on a 400+ kW charger). Touring is listed at 15 minutes to 200 miles; GT-S at 14 minutes. A Lucid press release says the pack architecture is 926 volts, with up to 400 kW on 1,000-volt equipment and sustained speeds of up to 225 kW on 500-volt chargers, including Tesla V3 Superchargers, using the rear drive unit as a voltage booster.
Gravity onboard AC: Car and Driver lists a 19.2 kW onboard charger. That is meaningfully faster at home than the R1S if you install a high-power Level 2 circuit.
R1S peak DC: Car and Driver lists a 220 kW peak for the R1S and says Rivian has not quoted new 2027 charge times; C/D does not expect the peak to change.
R1S onboard AC: 11.5 kW (Car and Driver).
If you charge at home in the Phoenix area, a 48-amp or higher Level 2 setup is worth planning before either of these batteries shows up in the driveway. Start with our best home EV chargers in Arizona and the Phoenix charger installation cost guide.
Performance and how they drive
On paper the quickest R1S (Quad, 2.6 seconds advertised; C/D has timed a Performance Tri at 2.8 seconds) will outsprint most Gravity trims from a standstill. The Gravity still feels faster once speeds rise, because it is hundreds of pounds lighter and is not speed-limited as early. InsideEVs, writing up Edmunds' U-Drag test, had an R1S Tri at 3.0 seconds to 60 mph and 11.3 seconds in the quarter mile versus 3.5 and 11.4 for a Gravity Grand Touring — and the Gravity still won the full U-Drag, 33.2 seconds versus 34.5, because it carried more speed through the turn and was not limited to the Rivian's 112 mph cap on that run. A separate InsideEVs/Jason Cammisa clip had a Gravity Dream Edition (1,070 hp, 1,107 lb-ft) just edging an R1S Quad (1,025 hp, 1,198 lb-ft) in a straight drag as the Rivian approached its 130 mph limiter and the Lucid kept pulling toward 155.
Car and Driver's instrumented Gravity Grand Touring: 3.1 seconds to 60 mph (results omit a 1-foot rollout of 0.2 seconds), 10.9 seconds at 131 mph in the quarter mile, 161 feet to stop from 70 mph, 0.91 g on the skidpad, and a governed 155 mph top speed. Curb weight was 5,912 pounds. Combined output was 828 hp and 909 lb-ft from a 228-hp front motor and 600-hp rear motor.
Ride and handling is the Gravity's clearest win. Edmunds called it one of the best-driving SUVs on sale and said the R1S is not half as good to drive, with a truckier ride, especially on 22-inch street tires. The trade-off Edmunds flagged on the Gravity is interior quality: flimsy unlabeled steering-wheel touch controls, cheap-feeling materials in a $100,000-plus SUV, and sunshades for the glass roof that you install by hand. The R1S cabin scored as more comfortable and better thought out, with an electrochromic glass roof, even though almost everything — including front air-vent direction — lives in the 15.6-inch touchscreen and there is still no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
Space, seating and cargo
Lucid's packaging is the party trick. Official figures: seating for up to seven adults, more than 21 cubic feet behind the third row even with seven aboard, more than 111 cubic feet of usable cargo in the seven-seat version, and 120 cubic feet in five-seat form. Car and Driver described folding the second row with two button presses and the third row in halves, then measured up to 98 cubic feet plus about six more under the rear floor and an eight-cubic-foot frunk that can be used as a bench. Rear doors open 90 degrees. Full-size adults fit in the third row without knee-to-backrest contact, which is unusual in this class.
The R1S is boxier and taller, which helps the view out and roof-tent / crossbar life but not total cargo volume. Rivian's compare page lists 17.6 cubic feet behind the third row, 48.6 behind the second and 90.7 with the second row folded. Car and Driver measured about 18 / 49 / 91 cubic feet plus a 10-cubic-foot frunk, and said third-row access is a squeeze best left to children.
If your regular load is people plus luggage, the Gravity can hide more cargo in a lower body. If your regular load is bikes, recovery boards and a roof tent, the R1S's square sides and official accessory ecosystem are the better match.
Towing and off-road ability
This is the R1S's other clear win, and it is not close.
Towing: Every Gen 2 R1S (2025+) is rated at 7,700 pounds with a weight-distributing hitch (5,000 pounds without one), per Rivian. Lucid rates the Gravity Grand Touring at up to 6,000 pounds when equipped with the Towing Package (about $750 in Consumer Guide's test car). Confirm any other towing figure on the window sticker.
Clearance and angles: R1S max ground clearance is 14.7 inches, with a 35.8-degree approach angle and 34.4-degree departure angle. Car and Driver recorded Gravity air-suspension travel from 5.2 inches (aero/easy entry) to 9.3 inches.
Water fording: Rivian publishes 43.0 inches for the R1S depending on suspension and wheel size, with all doors and storage closed. Lucid does not publish an official Gravity wading depth that we could verify.
Modes: The R1S Dual Large lists All Purpose, All-Terrain, Snow, Sport and Conserve. Higher trims add Soft Sand, Rally, Drift and Rock Crawl. The Quad can kick-turn by slowing, stopping or reversing inside wheels. Gravity uses Smooth, Swift and Sprint on-road modes plus a Terrain mode Lucid has been developing; C/D sampled it on dirt and a short rallycross course.
Driver assistance, software and over-the-air updates
Gravity offers available DreamDrive 2, with Lucid UX 3.0 software that Car and Driver called a big step up from the Air. You can finally see state of charge and remaining range at the same time, and you can pick EPA-based range or a personalized estimate weighted toward the last 10 miles. A 34-inch curved 6K OLED Clearview Cockpit sits high enough to read through the yoke-like wheel. Optional DreamDrive 2 packages add cost; confirm what is standard versus optional on the configuration you are quoting.
Every R1S includes the Rivian Autonomy Platform: Car and Driver cites 11 cameras, five radars, 38 sensors, automated emergency braking, lane-departure warning and adaptive cruise control. Autonomy+ is available on every R1 and R2 starting with the 2025 model year. Rivian's Q3 2026 letter says every Autonomy+ vehicle can do Universal Hands-Free on millions of miles of roads, and that a supervised Point to Point feature (address-to-address, including city streets and highway interchanges) is heading to a limited Early Access rollout later in 2026, with general release to Autonomy+ subscribers expected in 2027. There is still no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
Edmunds' practical point stands: the R1S has had years of software upgrades in customer hands. The Gravity is newer, and some of its cabin and software rough edges should improve over the air — if Lucid keeps shipping updates at a useful pace.
Warranty, reliability and recalls
Car and Driver lists Lucid coverage as a 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty and an 8-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, with no complimentary scheduled maintenance (Lucid now sells a separate Lucid Care plan covering scheduled maintenance for 2 years or 24,000 miles on new vehicles bought or leased from April 1, 2026). Rivian coverage is more generous on paper: 5 years/60,000 miles bumper to bumper and 8 years/175,000 miles on the battery and drivetrain, also with no complimentary maintenance.
Check any VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup before you buy. Campaigns that are relevant right now include:
Lucid Gravity 26V-018: 2025–2026 Gravity vehicles on software earlier than 3.3.20 may fail to show the rearview camera image when shifted into reverse. The remedy is a free update to 3.3.20 or later (NHTSA Part 573 report 26V018).
Rivian R1S 26V-597: Certain 2022–2027 R1S vehicles (plus some R1T and R2) may overlay a safety alert on the rearview image, in rare cases, until the vehicle moves. Rivian says a software update is available and that more than 95 percent of impacted vehicles had installed it as of the notice (Rivian recall page).
Rivian R1S 26V-508: Certain 2025–2026 R1S and R1T vehicles may have one or both front turn signals inoperative (FMVSS 108). Rivian will inspect and replace lamps at no cost.
Rivian R1S 26V-009: Certain 2022–2026 R1 vehicles may have an improperly secured second-row outboard seat-belt retractor. Rivian will inspect and secure it free of charge.
The R1S has a longer recall history overall, which is partly a function of being on the road longer and in higher volume. Most recent R1 remedies have been software or short service-center visits. Do not treat a completed recall as a reason to walk away; do treat an open one that a seller will not fix as a warning.
The companies behind the SUVs
This matters more than usual, because both are still loss-making EV startups, and you will depend on them for service, parts and software for a decade.
Lucid, Q3 2026: Produced 2,954 vehicles and delivered 3,806 in the quarter ended September 30, 2026, as it cut inventory after eliminating a second shift at AMP-1 in Arizona (production release, Oct. 5, 2026). Third-quarter revenue was $350 million, up 4 percent year over year in a U.S. battery-EV market Lucid said was down 41 percent. Free-cash-flow consumption was $1.04 billion, 30 percent better sequentially. Liquidity was $2.0 billion, or $3.75 billion pro forma after a $1.75 billion increase in PIF support announced November 9, 2026, which Lucid says should fund operations into Q4 2027. A Midsize model remains planned for the second half of 2027; AMP-2 in Saudi Arabia is expected to be inaugurated in early 2027 (Q3 earnings release, Nov. 9, 2026). Gravity is assembled in Arizona — useful if you want a locally built SUV.
Rivian, Q3 2026: Produced 19,751 vehicles and delivered 19,248. Revenue was $2.155 billion, up 38 percent year over year. Consolidated gross profit was $176 million. Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $913 million. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $5.502 billion, with $6.095 billion of total liquidity, or $7.095 billion pro forma after $1 billion received in October from Volkswagen Group. R2 was already Rivian's best-selling vehicle by volume in the quarter, outselling both R1 and EDV. Full-year 2026 delivery guidance was raised to 67,000–70,000 units (Rivian Q3 results, Oct. 29, 2026). If you want a cheaper Rivian later, R2 is already here; Lucid's volume Midsize is not.
Incentives, leases and what it costs to run in Phoenix
The federal new clean vehicle credit of up to $7,500 is not available for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025 (U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center, summarizing IRS rules). Arizona does not replace that with a statewide purchase rebate. What you see now is factory cash, cheap APR, lease specials and the occasional utility perk. As of November 9, 2026, Lucid's offers page lists Gravity Touring from $749 a month for 36 months with $6,249 due at signing, Grand Touring from $1,249 a month with $7,749 due at signing, 0.99 percent APR for up to 60 months on Touring (plus up to $5,000 Lucid credit), and a $3,500 Go Electric credit for first-time EV buyers or lessees outside California who order between November 1 and November 30, 2026 (not available on the GT-S). Rivian advertises R1S leasing from $1,209 a month, with select configurations in select states. Those deals change; read the footnotes and get a written out-the-door quote. Also see our Arizona EV incentives guide and EV buying checklist.
Energy use, 15,000 miles a year (EVHQ arithmetic from EPA kWh/100 miles): a Gravity Grand Touring in its most efficient 108 MPGe, 31 kWh/100-mile configuration uses about 4,650 kWh. An R1S Dual Large at 39 kWh/100 miles uses about 5,850 kWh. That is roughly 1,200 kWh per year in the Gravity's favor.
On APS rate schedule R-EV (effective March 8, 2024, Decision No. 79293), the bundled Overnight energy charge is 8.468 cents per kWh, 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. weekdays year-round. At that base energy rate alone (before the Renewable Energy, Power Supply, DSM and other adjustors that appear on a real bill), those 4,650 kWh cost about $394 and those 5,850 kWh cost about $495 — roughly $102 a year. Super Off-Peak winter weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. are 3.495 cents per kWh. On-Peak summer weekdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. are 36.824 cents per kWh. Charging at the wrong time will cost you more than picking the thirstier SUV. SRP customers should use the EV cost calculator with their own plan; do not borrow the APS numbers.
EPA's own national annual fuel-cost estimate is about $700 for the efficient Gravity listings and about $900 for the Dual Large and Dual Max R1S listings we opened. Insurance, tires (especially 22- and 23-inch performance rubber) and any out-of-network service visits will dwarf that electricity gap on either truck.
Which should you buy?
Highway commuters and road-trip families who charge at hotels and Superchargers: Gravity Grand Touring, preferably on the smaller 20/21-inch wheels if you care about the 437–450 mile EPA ratings. The 400 kW peak and 200-miles-in-under-11-minutes claim are the Gravity's party piece.
Towers, overlanders and anyone who regularly leaves pavement: R1S, Dual Large if you stay near home, Dual Max or Performance if you want more range or power. 7,700 pounds, 14.7 inches of clearance and 43 inches of fording are not marketing fluff.
Drivers who care how an SUV steers: Gravity. Testers consistently praise how it steers and rides on pavement compared with the more truck-like R1S.
Seven-adult people-movers: Gravity. Testers keep repeating that the third row is actually adult-sized, and there is still more than 21 cubic feet behind it.
Buyers who want the more complete daily product right now: R1S. That is Edmunds' verdict after living with both, and it matches the software maturity and interior execution.
Value shoppers in this class: Start with Gravity Touring ($79,900 advertised, 337 miles EPA, 560 hp) or R1S Premium Dual Large ($83,990 advertised, 329 miles EPA). Demo-drive both. A loaded Gravity Grand Touring can climb well past $110,000 once destination and packages stack up; compare written out-the-door quotes.
Buyers worried about service and resale: Rivian is the less fragile business today (higher deliveries, R2 already on sale, larger cash pile). Lucid has fresh PIF backing and builds Gravity in Arizona, but Q3 output was under 3,000 vehicles. Price that risk yourself; it is not a reason to ignore how good the Gravity is to drive.
FAQ
Which has more range, Lucid Gravity or Rivian R1S?
The Gravity, in the right configuration. The best 2026 EPA figure is 450 miles for a two-row Grand Touring on 20/21-inch wheels. The best R1S EPA figure is 410 miles for a Dual Max on 22-inch wheels. Real-world highway tests compress both numbers: Car and Driver saw 310 miles in a three-row big-wheel Gravity and 250 miles in an R1S Tri Max at a steady 75 mph.
Which is cheaper?
Advertised starting MSRPs are close: Gravity Touring from $79,900 and R1S Premium Dual Large from $83,990, both before destination. Destination has been about $1,650 on recent Gravity quotes compiled by testers and about $1,895 on the R1S. Fully loaded halo trims land in the mid-$120,000s before tax. Compare written out-the-door numbers, not homepage hero prices.
Which is better for towing and off-roading?
The R1S. It tows 7,700 pounds versus 6,000 for a Gravity Grand Touring with the tow package, rides up to 14.7 inches off the ground versus about 9.3, and has a published 43-inch water-fording depth. The Gravity is a capable dirt-road SUV, not a rock crawler.
Do both use Tesla Superchargers?
Yes. Both have native NACS ports (R1S from the 2026 model year). Lucid also includes CCS and J1772 adapters. Peak speeds still favor the Gravity on a 350–400 kW cabinet.
Is the Lucid Gravity a 2026 or 2027 model?
Both exist. EPA ratings on this page are 2026. Lucid's public configurator and Gravity page list Touring, Grand Touring and GT-S as 2027. Rivian has made the same model-year roll to 2027 and dropped the Dual Standard battery.
Can I get the $7,500 federal tax credit?
Not on a vehicle acquired after September 30, 2025. Look at factory lease and APR offers, Lucid's current Go Electric credit if you qualify, and any utility rebate, then run ownership cost in our calculator.
Sources
Lucid Gravity product page and advertised 2027 specs and pricing
Lucid: Introducing the 2026 Gravity Grand Touring (range, 400 kW, 6,000-lb towing, cargo)
Rivian R1S product page (pricing hero numbers, dimensions, towing, fording)
Rivian compare page (power, 0–60, payload, cargo, clearance, modes)
DOE AFDC: federal clean vehicle credits ended for vehicles acquired after Sept. 30, 2025
How we report: Written by EVHQ (Dan). Every number above is tied to a source. Manufacturer "up to" claims are labeled as advertised. Test results are labeled with the publication that ran them. Math we did ourselves is marked "EVHQ arithmetic." We could not independently verify an official Gravity payload, an official Gravity wading depth, a current Rivian Large-pack kWh figure on rivian.com, or official 10–80 percent charge times (Lucid quotes miles added; Car and Driver published a Gravity 10–90 percent time). Destination fees are inferred from testers' destination-inclusive prices, not printed on the current brand homepages. Nothing here is financial, legal or buying advice. Spot an error? Tell us and we will fix it and note the change.
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