Rivian R1S vs Volvo EX90: Winter Range

Two flagship three-row winter SUVs: the adventure-ready Rivian R1S Max Pack versus Volvo's Scandinavian-engineered EX90 Twin Motor.

Rivian R1Sheat pump

EPA range410 mi

Est. winter @ -15°C310 mi

Retention75%

Peak DC charge220 kW

Preconditioning25–35 min via Rivian app scheduled departure or nav to charger

Volvo EX90heat pump

EPA range310 mi

Est. winter @ -15°C235 mi

Retention75%

Peak DC charge250 kW

Preconditioning25–35 min via Google Maps charger routing or Volvo Cars app

Verdict: The Gen 2 Rivian R1S with the 141.5 kWh Max Pack wins on total winter range (~310 winter miles vs ~235 miles for the EX90's 107 kWh usable pack) and deep-snow ground clearance. The Volvo EX90 counters with a quieter, more refined cabin and faster 250 kW peak charging.

Estimates are modeled from official EPA range using reference loss bands at -15°C. Verify with the manufacturer and third-party tests before relying on them. See our methodology.