2025 Rivian R1T review
The Rivian R1T brings the concept of the adventure vehicle to the electric market. It’s an electric pickup truck sized between the midsize Honda Ridgeline and the full-size Ford F-150. Rivian gives buyers the choice of powertrains featuring two, three, or four electric motors, with horsepower ranging from 533 hp to 1,025 hp. Three battery pack sizes unlock range estimates between 270 miles and 420 miles. A standard air suspension raises the ground clearance as high as 14.9 inches for off-roading, and a gear tunnel behind the cab provides creative room for storage.
Explore the evolution of the Rivian R1T
Get our expert take on used Rivian R1T models, or view year-by-year changes.
First generation Rivian R1T
The Rivian R1T is an appealing electric pickup truck with functional range, plenty of power, and an adventurous attitude. It's mechanically similar to Rivian's R1S SUV.
The R1T arrived in 2022 with a four-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain making 835 horsepower and with an EPA-estimated range of 314 miles from its 128.9-kWh battery.
Since then, Rivian has introduced Dual and Tri powertrains, with dual and three motors, respectively, and reintroduced the Quad powertrain.Rivian's battery technology has evolved, and it now offers a 92.5-kWh Standard battery, a 109.4-kWh Large battery, and a 141.5-kWh Max battery. The Dual model is offered with the Standard or Large battery, while the Tri and Quad get the Max battery. Range estimates stretch from 270 miles to 420 miles, and 0-60 mph times range from 2.5 seconds to 4.5 seconds.
The adventure features of the R1T include a standard air suspension that can vary the ground clearance between 9.1 inches and 14.9 inches, a 4.5-foot bed, and a gear tunnel behind the cab with 11.7 cubic feet of storage space.
Model highlights
Dual-motor, tri-motor, and quad-motor powertrains
533 horsepower to 1,025 horsepower
Standard, Large, and Max battery packs that have 92.5-kWh, 109.4-kWh, and 141.5-kWh capacities (2025)
Two rows of seats for five-passenger capacity
Standard air suspension with as much as 14.9 inches of ground clearance
Linked hydraulic anti-roll system limits body roll
Changes by year
Latest generation from 2022 - present
2025 Rivian R1T
Highlights
Three-motor Tri Max and quad-motor Quad Max models added
Ascend trim level joins the lineup
Updated infotainment system includes access to apps like Spotify and Apple Music streaming
Updated under the skin with new in-house motors, fewer electronic control modules
New battery chemistry with 92.5-kWh,109.4-kWh, and 141.5-kWh battery sizes
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2024 Rivian R1T
Highlights
Drive Cam feature added to record video while driving
New features and improvements via continuous over-the-air software updates
New 106-kWh Standard battery back and 121-kWh Standard Plus battery pack
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2023 Rivian R1T
Highlights
New Dual-Motor variant with 533 horsepower
New Performance Dual-Motor version with 665 horsepower
Ongoing feature upgrades via over-the-air updates
New 149-kWh Max battery pack
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2022 Rivian R1T
Highlights
All-new electric pickup
314 miles of electric range
11,000-pound towing capacity
Genuine off-road capability
Quad-motor powertrain with 835 horsepower
128.9-kWh battery pack
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Kirk Bell has been an automotive journalist since 2001, doing stints at Motor Authority, MSN Autos, and Consumer Guide. He's currently a freelance journalist with an interest in luxury and performance cars.
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