Lucid Gravity vs. Rivian R1S: Battle of the Upstart Electric SUVs

Can the Lucid Gravity's amazing driving experience overcome its serious build quality flaws? We pit it against the proven Rivian R1S to name the definitive electric luxury SUV winner. Lucid Gravity: https://www.edmunds.com/lucid/gravity/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Rivian R1S: https://www.edmunds.com/rivian/r1s/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Appraisal Tool - https://www.edmunds.com/appraisal/ Car Listings - https://www.edmunds.com/new-cars-for-sale/ Ratings and Reviews - https://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/ 00:00 Intro 01:22 Gravity Interior, Tech, & Storage 11:43 Gravity Driving Impressions 14:33 R1S Interior, Tech, & Storage 21:14 R1S Driving Impressions 24:29 Edmunds' EV Range & Charging Test 26:00 Value 29:04 Edmunds' Take The battle for the top spot in the electric luxury SUV space is heating up, and two American startups are leading the charge. In one corner, you have the established and adventure-ready Rivian R1S. In the other, the all-new, high-tech Lucid Gravity. We put both through the full Edmunds testing gauntlet, including our real-world EV range test, to see which one truly deserves your money. The Lucid Gravity is, in a word, phenomenal to drive. It combines a spacious, airy cabin with ride and handling characteristics that put most rivals to shame. On paper and behind the wheel, its potential is undeniable. However, our pre-production test vehicle was plagued by significant build quality issues—from inconsistent panel gaps to interior trim problems—that are impossible to ignore on a vehicle this expensive. That’s where the Rivian R1S builds its case. It feels like a finished, mature product. The build quality is solid, its blend of on-road comfort and off-road capability is deeply impressive, and its packaging is relentlessly clever. While it doesn’t quite match the Gravity’s stellar driving dynamics or ride comfort, the R1S is the complete package, right here, right now. So, which is the better electric luxury SUV? While the Lucid Gravity has the potential to be the class leader, its current quality control holds it back. For today, our editors agree: the polished and proven Rivian R1S is the one we’d park in our own driveways. Rivian R1S Edmunds Review - https://www.edmunds.com/rivian/r1s/ Lucid Gravity Edmunds Review - https://www.edmunds.com/lucid/gravity/ More Edmunds Comparisons - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsSQoIGhBLpQwAPiW1fCPh4LEWxlbp9Cx&si=txPMgUEIULWxATGq If this kind of video is helpful to you and you want to support us in making more videos like this in the future, hitting the like, subscribe, and notification bell buttons goes a long way. https://www.instagram.com/edmundscars/ https://www.facebook.com/edmunds https://www.tiktok.com/@edmunds https://twitter.com/edmunds https://www.reddit.com/user/edmundscars/ Disclaimer: This video's description was generated with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy by the Edmunds editorial team. The video itself was created entirely without the use of AI. #LucidGravity #RivianR1S #Edmunds