Which Is The Better Electric SUV?

Here is where the two otherwise fairly even-matched SUVs differentiate themselves. Looking at the interior packaging, Rivian’s R1S packs three rows of seating with a maximum occupancy of seven people. Its overall length is 200.8″. However, the Hummer EV SUV only has two rows and seating for five despite being longer than the Rivian R1S, with it having a length of 206.8″. The R1s comes with suspension travel between 8.1 inches to 14.4 inches depending on trim. The Hummer claims 13 inches of suspension travel. When you go on Rivian’s R1S’s configurator, you can option your Rivian R1S with a tent that’ll fit three people for $3,100. While a tent isn’t an immediate option for the GMC Hummer EV SUV, it does feature a trick called “Crabwalk,” which allows it to drive diagonally to clear tight objects and turns. In terms of sheer brute awesomeness, the Hummer EV SUV wins this round, despite the R1S perhaps offering more luxe amenities.

Both are marketed as adventure vehicles. It’s clear from their interiors one is more rugged than the other. The Rivian’s interior is smooth and luxurious, featuring a massive touchscreen and a gauge cluster. Contrast that to the Hummer’s utilitarian interior, with each line ending in a sharp, boxy manner. For example, the R1S’s climate vents are seamlessly integrated into the dashboard, while in the Hummer, they are massive rectangles that are impossible to miss. Nonetheless, the Hummer also has a massive touchscreen and a digital gauge cluster.  

Much like the interiors, the exteriors of these two SUVs are two totally different. While the Hummer’s exterior is rugged and utilitarian, the Rivian looks more like a luxurious Ford Expedition. For example, the Hummer EV features a full-size spare tire in the rear, while the Rivian sports a doughnut as a spare tire.