BASIC INFO
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| Brand |
Kia |
Rivian |
| Model |
EV4 (Sedan) |
R3 |
| Vehicle Type |
Electric Compact Sedan |
Compact Electric SUV (Hatchback) |
| Trims |
Light / Wind / GT-Line |
R3, R3X (performance variant) |
| Release Date |
2025 |
Expected 2026–2027 |
| Status |
Upcoming / In production |
Upcoming / Pre-production |
| Made In |
South Korea |
Georgia, USA (future plant); early units may come from Illinois |
| Body Type |
4-door Sedan |
5-door hatchback SUV |
| Vehicle Warranty |
8 years / 160,000 km battery warranty |
Not officially disclosed; Rivian currently offers 5 yrs/60,000 mi basic |
| Colors |
Morning Haze, Snow White Pearl, Yacht Matte Blue, Shale Grey, Magma Red, Ivory Silver |
TBD (likely multiple solid and metallic options) |
PERFORMANCE
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| Motor Type |
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
Single-motor RWD / Dual-motor AWD / Tri-motor AWD (R3X) |
| Horsepower |
201 hp (150 kW) |
Est. 400–600+ hp (varies by trim) |
| Torque |
283 Nm |
Not disclosed (expected >700 Nm in higher trims) |
| Acceleration |
0–100 km/h in ~7.4 sec |
3.0 sec (0–60 mph, Tri-motor) |
| Top Speed |
170 km/h |
Est. 125–135 mph |
| Range |
430–630 km (WLTP, depending on battery) |
Up to 300+ miles (larger battery) |
| Drivetrain |
Front-Wheel Drive |
RWD / AWD |
BATTERY AND CHARGING
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| Battery Type |
Lithium-ion |
Lithium-ion, Rivian Gen-2 platform |
| Battery Capacity |
58.3 kWh / 81.4 kWh |
Two options (exact kWh not disclosed; likely ~80 kWh & 100+ kWh) |
| Power Consumption |
14–16 kWh/100 km |
Est. 3.3–3.8 mi/kWh |
| Battery Warranty |
8 years / 160,000 km |
8 years / ~175,000 miles (expected) |
| Home Charging Speed |
11 kW AC |
Level 2 (11.5 kW) ~25–30 mi/hr |
| Supercharging Speed |
10–80% in ~30 min |
Supports NACS (Tesla Superchargers) |
| DC Fast Charging Speed |
Peak ~180–200 kW |
10–80% in <30 min |
| Miles of Range added Per Hour |
40–60 km (AC), ~300 km in 30 min (DC) |
Up to ~140–180 mi in 20 min (fast charger) |
| Charging Time |
5–7 hours (AC), ~30 min (DC 10–80%) |
Level 2 (0–100%) ~8–12 hrs |
| Charging Connector Type |
CCS2 (Europe/Asia), NACS (US) |
NACS (adapter for CCS) |
| Home Charging Options |
Level 1 / Level 2 |
240V wall charger, portable charger |
| Onboard Charger Power |
11 kW |
Est. 11.5 kW |
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
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| Length |
4,730 mm |
170–175 in (est.) |
| Width |
1,860 mm |
74–76 in (est.) |
| Height |
1,480 mm |
65–67 in (est.) |
| Wheelbase |
2,820 mm |
Shorter than Rivian R2 (likely ~108–110 in) |
| Ground Clearance |
145 mm |
Adjustable, ~8–10 in (with off-road mode) |
| Cargo Space |
490 L |
TBD (smaller than R2; includes front trunk) |
| Curb Weight |
1,850–1,900 kg |
Est. 4,200–4,800 lbs |
| No. of Doors |
4 |
5 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
WHEEL AND TIRES
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| Wheel Type |
Alloy |
Alloy |
| Wheel Size |
17″ / 19″ |
19–21 in (varies by trim) |
| Front Tire |
225/55R17 |
TBD |
| Rear Tire |
225/55R17 |
TBD |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
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| Steering |
Electric Power Steering |
Electric Power Steering |
| Transmission |
Single-Speed Automatic |
Single-speed direct drive |
| Turning Radius |
5.5 m (est.) |
TBD |
| Gear Box |
Single-Speed Reduction |
N/A (EV direct drive) |
| Front Suspension |
MacPherson Strut |
Independent (likely double wishbone or multi-link) |
| Rear Suspension |
Multi-Link |
Independent multi-link |
TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES
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| Autopilot |
Highway Driving Assist 2 |
Rivian Driver+ (L2 ADAS) |
| Navigation System |
Yes |
Yes (cloud-based with OTA updates) |
| Adaptive Cruise Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Climate Control |
Dual-Zone Auto Climate with Heat Pump (optional) |
Dual-zone automatic |
| Auxiliary Auto Input |
USB / Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Over The Air Updates |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Start |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Entry |
Digital Key 2.0 |
Yes (phone as key + fob) |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
Yes |
Likely available |
| Panoramic Sunroof |
Yes |
Optional (glass roof) |
| Apple Car Play |
Yes |
Yes |
| Android Auto |
Yes |
Not yet (same as above) |
| Touchscreen |
30″ Panoramic Dual Display |
Large central display (~15 in) + driver display |
| WiFi & Hotspot |
Yes |
Large central display (~15 in) + driver display |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
Yes |
| MP3 Player |
Yes |
Yes (via infotainment) |
| No. Of Speakers |
Up to 12 (Premium audio option) |
Premium audio (exact count TBD, est. 12+) |
SAFETY FEATURES
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| Braking System |
Regenerative + Hydraulic Disc |
Regenerative + hydraulic |
| Front Brakes |
Ventilated Disc |
Disc |
| Rear Brakes |
Disc |
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 |
9 |
Likely 8+ |
| Rear Seat Belt |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Parking sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Crash Sensor |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ultrasonic Sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multiple Cameras |
Yes (360° view) |
Yes (360° view) |
| Blind Spot Monitoring |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multi-Terrain Monitor |
Yes |
Likely (off-road trims) |
| 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 |
