Rivian R1S vs Tesla Model X: 0–60 and Quarter-Mile Comparison
This comparison brings together verified acceleration results for the Rivian R1S and Tesla Model X, covering published 0–60 mph times, quarter-mile times, and broader acceleration comparisons across available test records. The page includes nine tested examples for the Rivian and three for the Tesla, giving useful context beyond a single headline run.
Among production results, the R1S holds the quicker 0–60 mph time at 2.6 seconds, a 0.6-second advantage over the Model X at 3.2 seconds. Quarter-mile performance also favors the production R1S, with a best of 10.5 seconds versus 11.7 seconds for the production Model X, a 1.2-second gap. Median 0–60 figures also lean toward the R1S, at 3.1 seconds compared with 3.3 seconds.
Because the available Model X data here is limited to 2016 while R1S testing spans 2022 to 2025, year overlap is limited and there is no latest shared model year to isolate. Use the comparison tables below to review individual trims, production test results, and source-attributed runs from outlets such as Motor Trend and Motor Week.
R1S Fastest 0–60
2.60sec
2025
Quad Ascend (22" Wheels Max-Pack)
Model X Fastest 0–60
3.20sec
2016
P90D Ludicrous
0–60 Winner
Rivian R1S
(0.60s faster)
Tests in Database
12
9 + 3
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Category Winners: R1S vs Model X
The Rivian R1S leads 6–0 across 6 performance categories, with the Tesla Model X taking none.
| Category | Rivian R1S | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest production 0–60 | 2.60s Winner | 3.20s |
| Fastest production ¼ mile | 10.50s Winner | 11.70s |
| Fastest overall 0–60 | 2.60s Winner | 3.20s |
| Fastest overall ¼ mile | 10.50s Winner | 11.70s |
| Median production 0–60 | 3.10s Winner | 3.30s |
| Median production ¼ mile | 11.60s Winner | 11.80s |
| Category wins | 6 | 0 |
🏆 Overall Winner: Rivian R1S
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All-Time Production Records
Production vehicles onlyThe Rivian R1S holds the production 0–60 record at 2.60s, 0.60s quicker than the Tesla Model X's best of 3.20s.
Fastest Production 0–60
R1S
2.60s
2025 · Quad Ascend (22" Wheels Max-Pack)
Model X
3.20s
2016 · P90D Ludicrous
0.60s difference
Fastest Production ¼ Mile
R1S
10.50s
2025 · 108.0 mph
Model X
11.70s
2016 · 116.0 mph
1.20s difference
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Fastest Overall Results
Includes modified and non-production vehiclesCounting all tests, the Rivian R1S has been clocked at 2.60s 0–60 — 0.60s quicker than the Tesla Model X's overall best of 3.20s.
Fastest Overall 0–60
R1S
2.60s
2025 · Quad Ascend (22" Wheels Max-Pack)
Model X
3.20s
2016 · P90D Ludicrous
Fastest Overall ¼ Mile
R1S
10.50s
2025 · 108.0 mph
Model X
11.70s
2016 · 116.0 mph
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Typical Production Performance
Medians and averages across all production testsOn a typical production run, the Rivian R1S reaches 60 mph in 3.10s — 0.20s quicker than the Tesla Model X's median of 3.30s.
| Metric | Rivian R1S | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Median 0–60 | 3.10s | 3.30s |
| Average 0–60 | 3.14s | 4.00s |
| Median ¼ Mile | 11.60s | 11.80s |
| Average ¼ Mile | 11.37s | 12.53s |
| Sample (0–60) | 9 | 3 |
Median is preferred over average — it is less influenced by extreme outlier tests. Averages include all production runs on record.
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Latest Available Results
The most recent tested model year differs: Rivian R1S (2025) vs Tesla Model X (2016). These results are not directly comparable.
| Metric | Rivian R1S | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Latest tested year | 2025 | 2016 |
| Best 0–60 that year |
2.60s
Quad Ascend (22" Wheels Max-Pack) |
3.20s
P90D Ludicrous |
| Best ¼ mile that year | 10.50s | 11.70s |
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Data Coverage
The Rivian R1S has 9 tests spanning 2022–2025, while the Tesla Model X has 3 tests from 2016–2016.
| Metric | Rivian R1S | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Total tests | 9 | 3 |
| Production tests | 9 | 3 |
| Earliest tested year | 2022 | 2016 |
| Latest tested year | 2025 | 2016 |
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Explore Each Model
Methodology
All 0–60 and quarter-mile results are sourced from independently published road tests by reputable automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed times are not included. When multiple publications test the same vehicle, each run is listed separately. Production and non-production results are clearly distinguished throughout. Fastest 0–60 and fastest quarter-mile records are treated as independent measurements and may come from different tests, trims, or sources.