At a glance
Here is how the two models stack up on the specs that matter most.
| Specification | Air Grand Touring | R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 830 km | 507 km |
| Battery | 112 kWh | 135 kWh |
| Efficiency | 13.5 kWh/100km | 23.9 kWh/100km |
| 0-100 km/h | 3 s | 3.1 s |
| Fast charge 10-80% | ~25 min | ~40 min |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Price | $110,000 | $78,000 |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Estimated running cost / year | $304 | $538 |
The Air Grand Touring wins 5 of 8 categories, making it our pick in this head-to-head.
Range & efficiency
The Air Grand Touring is rated for 830 km of range versus 507 km for the R1S. That is a difference of about 323 km, which matters most if you do regular long trips.
The Air Grand Touring consumes about 13.5 kWh per 100 km versus 23.9 kWh for the R1S - so the Air Grand Touring is the cheaper and greener option per kilometre.
Performance
The Air Grand Touring reaches 100 km/h in 3 seconds versus 3.1 for the R1S. Air Grand Touring is the quicker car, though real-world feel also depends on power delivery and weight.
Charging
Fast charging from 10-80% takes about 25 minutes in the Air Grand Touring and 40 minutes in the R1S. Air Grand Touring spends less time at the plug on road trips.
Space & comfort
The Air Grand Touring seats 5 and the R1S seats 7. Cargo volume is roughly 510 L versus 2945 L.
Price & running costs
The Air Grand Touring lists at $110,000 and the R1S at $78,000. At 15,000 km per year, estimated running costs are about $304/yr versus $538/yr.
Verdict
The Air Grand Touring is our pick, taking 5 of 8 categories in this head-to-head. It leads on the longer range (830 km vs 507 km), the lower consumption (13.5 kWh/100km vs 23.9 kWh/100km) and the quicker 0-100 km/h (3 s vs 3.1 s). That said, the R1S is still the better buy if you are on a tighter budget (it is $32,000 cheaper), or you need the extra cargo space (2945 L vs 510 L), or you regularly carry more passengers (7 seats vs 5).