Audi A4 e-tron Premium 2025 vs Rivian R6

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thumb image Audi A4 e-tron Premium 2025 US$ 50,000
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thumb image Rivian R6 US$ 45,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Audi Rivian
Model A4 e-tron Premium 2025 R6
Vehicle Type Electric Electric Pickup Truck
Trims Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, S-Line, RS e-tron To be announced (expected multiple trims like Standard, Adventure, Max)
Release Date October 2025 Expected 2026 (announcement in 2025)
Status Coming Soon Upcoming / Not yet released
Made In Germany USA (Normal, Illinois plant)
Body Type Sedan Mid-size pickup truck
Vehicle Warranty 4 years/50,000 miles Expected 5 years / 60,000 miles (bumper-to-bumper), 8 years / 175,000 miles (battery & drivetrain)
Colors Glacier White, Mythos Black, Navarra Blue, Turbo Green, Quantum Gray, Florett Silver, Tango Red (metallic/flat options). To be announced (likely similar to R1T & R2 palette)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Single Electric Motor Dual- and possibly Quad-Motor options
Horsepower 282 hp 400–600 hp (est.)
Torque 310 lb-ft 500–700 lb-ft (est.)
Acceleration 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds 3.5–4.5 seconds (depending on trim)
Top Speed 130 mph 110–120 mph (est.)
Range 270 miles 270–350 miles (depending on battery & drivetrain)
Drivetrain Rear & All Wheel Drive AWD (standard), possible RWD base

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion (NMC) Lithium-ion, Rivian-designed pack
Battery Capacity 82 kWh 85 kWh (Standard) – ~110 kWh (Max)
Power Consumption 3.2 mi/kWh 30–33 kWh / 100 miles (est.)
Battery Warranty 8 yrs / 100,000 miles 8 years / 175,000 miles
Home Charging Speed 0-100% in 8.5 hrs Up to 11.5 kW (240V Level 2)
Supercharging Speed 170 kW peak Compatible with NACS (Tesla Supercharger) + Rivian Adventure Network
DC Fast Charging Speed (10-80%) in 25 mins Up to 220 kW
Miles of Range added Per Hour 34-38 mi/hr 25–30 miles (home), ~140–160 miles (fast charge in 20 min)
Charging Time 8.5 hrs 8–10 hrs (home L2), 20–30 min (20–80% DC fast charge)
Charging Connector Type CCS1 (NA) / CCS2 (EU) NACS (North American Charging Standard)
Home Charging Options 11 kW L2 Audi Wallbox - NEMA 14-50 (9.6 kW) - 120V (1.4 kW, slow) Wall charger, portable charger
Onboard Charger Power 11 kW AC 11.5 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 187.5" / 4,762 mm 200–210 in (smaller than R1T)
Width 72.9" / 1,852 mm 80 in
Height 56.3" / 1,430 mm 72 in
Wheelbase 112.8" / 2,865 mm 130–135 in
Ground Clearance 5.5" / 140 mm Adjustable air suspension (8–12 in)
Cargo Space 12.6 ft³ / 357 L (trunk) 4.5–5 ft pickup bed + front trunk (frunk ~10 cu ft)
Curb Weight 4,355 lbs / 1,975 kg 5,500–6,000 lbs
No. of Doors 4 Doors 4
Seating Capacity 5 Seater 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type 5-Spoke Alloy Wheel Alloy wheels
Wheel Size 19-inches 18"–20" (depending on trim)
Front Tire 245/45 R19 All-terrain / all-season options
Rear Tire 245/45 R19 All-terrain / all-season options

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electromechanical steering system Electric Power Steering
Transmission Single-speed reduction gear Single-speed automatic (EV)
Turning Radius 38.1 ft (11.6 m) 19–20 ft (est.)
Gear Box Direct-drive (no gears) N/A (EV direct drive)
Front Suspension Multi-link Independent double wishbone
Rear Suspension Multi-link Independent multi-link with air suspension

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot Yes Rivian Driver+ (hands-free assist)
Navigation System Yes Standard w/ over-the-air updates
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Climate Control Yes Dual-zone automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes (phone-as-key, key fob)
Heated Steering Wheel Optional Yes
Panoramic Sunroof Optional Optional
Apple Car Play Yes Likely included (expected by 2026 models)
Android Auto Yes Likely included
Touchscreen 10.1" MMI Touch Large center touchscreen + digital driver display
WiFi & Hotspot Optional Yes
Bluetooth 5.2 (Dual-Device) Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes (integrated media system)
No. Of Speakers 10 Speakers 10–18 depending on trim

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Electromechanical Braking System Regenerative + hydraulic
Front Brakes Ventilated Discs Disc
Rear Brakes Solid Discs Disc
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 8 Airbags (Dual Front, Side, Curtain, Knee) 8+
Rear Seat Belt 3-Point x3 (ALR/ELR) Yes
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras Yes 360° camera system
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No Yes
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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