Lucid Motors Gravity vs Rivian Automotive R1S — 723 km vs 660 km, full head-to-head (2026)

Lucid Motors Gravity vs Rivian Automotive R1S — quick spec snapshot

At a glance — price: ₹73,90,000 (Lucid Motors Gravity) vs ₹63,90,000 (Rivian Automotive R1S). Battery: 120 kWh vs 141 kWh. Range: 723 km vs 660 km. Charge time (AC): 10 hr vs 11 hr. Power: 828 bhp vs 850 bhp. Top speed: 250 km/h vs 209 km/h. Seating: 7 vs 7. Warranty: 8 yr vs 8 yr. Motor: Dual PMSM vs Quad PMSM. Ground clearance: 195 mm vs 380 mm.

Price and value — Lucid Motors Gravity vs Rivian Automotive R1S

On sticker, the Lucid Motors Gravity and the Rivian Automotive R1S are close but rarely identical. On ex-showroom, the Rivian Automotive R1S comes in cheaper by roughly ₹10,00,000. List prices: Lucid Motors Gravity at ₹73,90,000, Rivian Automotive R1S at ₹63,90,000. Yearly maintenance figures land in the same broad band for both the Lucid Motors Gravity and the Rivian Automotive R1S — small differences either way.

Range and charging — Lucid Motors Gravity vs Rivian Automotive R1S

On range plus charging, the Lucid Motors Gravity and Rivian Automotive R1S aim at different journeys. Quoted range favours the Lucid Motors Gravity. Lucid Motors Gravity: 120 kWh pack, 723 km claimed. Rivian Automotive R1S: 141 kWh pack, 660 km claimed. Lucid Motors Gravity fast-charges as: 10-80% in 22 min (400kW DC). Rivian Automotive R1S fast-charges as: 10-80% in 41 min (220kW DC). Real-world derate is typically 15–25% off the claim on both, larger in cold and at sustained highway speeds.

Practicality — Lucid Motors Gravity vs Rivian Automotive R1S

Ride height and body shape determine whether the Lucid Motors Gravity or the Rivian Automotive R1S fits your usage better. Body type: Lucid Motors Gravity is a Luxury electric SUV; Rivian Automotive R1S is a Adventure electric SUV. Boot space — 1700L (Lucid Motors Gravity) vs 1880L (Rivian Automotive R1S). Ground clearance — 195 mm vs 380 mm. Seating — 7 on the Lucid Motors Gravity, 7 on the Rivian Automotive R1S. Top speed of 250 km/h on the Lucid Motors Gravity and 209 km/h on the Rivian Automotive R1S — neither is the deciding line for typical buyers, but it indexes how the platform is tuned.

Owner experience — Lucid Motors Gravity vs Rivian Automotive R1S

Forum and workshop data on the Lucid Motors Gravity and the Rivian Automotive R1S tells a more complete story than the brochure. On the Lucid Motors Gravity, the recurring owner reports point at: Too new for systemic issues yet (launched late 2024); Real-world range 18-25% below ARAI on highways at AC + 100 kmph. On the Rivian Automotive R1S, the most-cited issues are: Drive Unit failure on early Quad-Motor (recall + lifetime warranty added); Infotainment freezes (resolved via OTA). Neither list is disqualifying — every EV in this segment has a short list of niggles, and most are workshop-fixable or OTA-patchable. The pattern matters more than any single item: pick the one whose failure modes you can live with.

Where each wins

Where the Lucid Motors Gravity wins, the Rivian Automotive R1S concedes — and the reverse is also true. Pick the Lucid Motors Gravity if range is your decisive line, given it stretches 723 km on the brochure. Pick the Rivian Automotive R1S if sticker price is the decisive line — the ex-showroom gap pays for a year of EV running cost outright. Pick the Lucid Motors Gravity if home AC charging speed matters — its 10 hr full-charge cadence fits a wider range of overnight schedules. The Lucid Motors Gravity also wins on: 450 miles EPA range — longest SUV in production. The Rivian Automotive R1S wins on: 7-seat with proper third row usability. Neither pick is a mistake — the Lucid Motors Gravity and the Rivian Automotive R1S are both honest electric cars at their respective price points.

Lucid Motors Gravity vs Rivian Automotive R1S by use case

Lucid Motors Gravity suits one usage pattern; Rivian Automotive R1S suits another. We map them below. City commuting — the Rivian Automotive R1S is the easier daily companion; both work, but the smaller car is happier in tight parking and dense traffic. Highway and weekend trips — the Lucid Motors Gravity pulls ahead thanks to the longer claimed range and the larger pack. Family duty — the Rivian Automotive R1S wins on practical space. First EV — the Rivian Automotive R1S is the lower-risk pick on price and learning curve. Fleet — service-network coverage outweighs spec; check both networks in your operating geography.

Practical next steps

Cross the Lucid Motors Gravity and the Rivian Automotive R1S against your real annual mileage — neither is the right answer for every driver.

Frequently asked questions

Which charges faster — Lucid Motors Gravity or Rivian Automotive R1S?

Lucid Motors Gravity fast-charge spec: 10-80% in 22 min (400kW DC). Rivian Automotive R1S fast-charge spec: 10-80% in 41 min (220kW DC). AC home charging: 10 hr on the Lucid Motors Gravity vs 11 hr on the Rivian Automotive R1S. For daily use, AC matters more; for road trips, DC.

Which is cheaper to maintain — Lucid Motors Gravity or Rivian Automotive R1S?

Both the Lucid Motors Gravity and the Rivian Automotive R1S sit in the same broad maintenance band. Treat scheduled service as a draw and decide on charging access and service-network density.

Which has better resale value, Lucid Motors Gravity or Rivian Automotive R1S?

Resale on the Lucid Motors Gravity and the Rivian Automotive R1S closely tracks the brand's overall EV reputation and the local service network. Lucid Motors's field reputation is documented as: Air Grand Touring hits 516 miles EPA — longest-range EV in production. Sapphire is a 1,234 hp super-sedan. Niche but technically impressive.. Rivian Automotive's is: Premium adventure EV brand. Cult following among outdoor enthusiasts. Tank-turn, gear tunnel, kneeling mode innovations. Service network non-existent in India today.. Match that against your city before assuming either has the residual advantage.