Archived model-year dossier

2026 Rivian R1S

The 2026 Rivian R1S's FuelEconomy.gov record holds 25 EPA certification records across 25 model/option labels (R1S All-Terrain Dual Large (20in), R1S All-Terrain Dual Large Plus (20in), +23 more), spanning 4-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive drivetrains and Electricity fuel type across 1 engine (Electric motor / not listed). EPA classifies it under Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD vehicle class, built on EV powertrain technology. Across those configurations, expect combined efficiency of 67–85 MPG/MPGe, an electric range of 258–410 miles, an estimated annual fuel cost of $900–$1,150/yr. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. The site covers 5 model years of the Rivian R1S, 2023 through 2027, and this is the 2026.

Configurations25
Model/option labels25
Combined efficiency67–85 MPG/MPGe
Electric range258–410 mi
Decision answers15

Trim-by-trim specifications

The 2026 Rivian R1S: 5 trims compared.

Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.

2026 Rivian R1S powertrain, performance and efficiency by trim
TrimEngineTransmissionDriveHorsepowerTorque (lb-ft)0–60 mphSeatsBasic warranty
Quad Launch EditionQuad Electric MotorsSingle-Speed Fixed GearAWD1,0251,1982.6 s74 yr / 50,000 mi
Dual StandardDual Electric MotorsSingle-Speed Fixed GearAWD5336104.5 s74 yr / 50,000 mi
DualDual Electric MotorsSingle-Speed Fixed GearAWD5336104.5 s74 yr / 50,000 mi
TriTri Electric MotorsSingle-Speed Fixed GearAWD8501,1032.9 s74 yr / 50,000 mi
QuadQuad Electric MotorsSingle-Speed Fixed GearAWD1,0251,1982.6 s74 yr / 50,000 mi
2026 Rivian R1S dimensions, weights and capacities by trim
TrimLengthHeightWheelbaseTowingPayloadTires
Quad Launch Edition200.8 in77.3 in121.1 in7,700 lb22"
Dual Standard200.8 in77.3 in121.1 in7,700 lb20
Dual200.8 in77.3 in121.1 in7,700 lb1,973 lb22"
Tri200.8 in77.3 in121.1 in7,700 lb1,764 lb22"
Quad200.8 in77.3 in121.1 in7,700 lb1,764 lb22"

Equipment by trim

Which 2026 Rivian R1S trim has what.

Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.

2026 Rivian R1S standard and optional equipment by trim
EquipmentQuad Launch EditionDual StandardDualTriQuad
Safety
Anti-theft alarmStdStdStdStdStd
Blind-spot alertStdStdStdStdStd
Child door locksStdStdStdStdStd
Child-seat anchorsStdStdStdStdStd
Forward collision warningStdStdStdStdStd
Forward collision warning with automatic brakingStdStdStdStdStd
Rearview cameraStdStdStdStdStd
Surround-view cameraStdStdStdStdStd
Electronic stability controlStdStdStdStdStd
Traction controlStdStdStdStdStd
Technology
Bluetooth audio streamingStdStdStdStdStd
BluetoothStdStdStdStdStd
Hands-free callingStdStdStdStdStd
Built-in internet accessStdStdStdStdStd
Navigation systemStdStdStdStdStd
Premium audio systemStdOptOptStdStd
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoStdStdStdStdStd
Steering-wheel audio controlsStdStdStdStdStd
TouchscreenStdStdStdStdStd
Voice recognitionStdStdStdStdStd
Comfort
Heated front seatsStdStdStdStdStd
Heated rear seatsStdStdStdStdStd
Heated steering wheelStdStdStdStdStd
Heated mirrorsStdStdStdStdStd
Power front seats for driver and passengerStdStdStdStdStd
Power driver's seatStdStdStdStdStd
Front and rear climate zonesStdStdStdStdStd
Panoramic moonroofStdStdStdStdStd
Tilt steering wheelStdStdStdStdStd
Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheelStdStdStdStdStd
Cup holdersStdStdStdStdStd
Third-row seatStdStdStdStdStd
Folding rear seatStdStdStdStdStd
Exterior and convenience
Alloy wheelsStdStdStdStdStd
Fog lightsStdStdStdStdStd
Roof railsOptOptOptOptOpt
Power-folding mirrorsStdStdStdStdStd
Power liftgate or trunkStdStdStdStdStd
12-volt power outletStdStdStdStdStd
Power windowsStdStdStdStdStd
Remote keyless entryStdStdStdStdStd
Proximity keyless entryStdStdStdStdStd
Cruise controlStdStdStdStdStd
Integrated garage-door openerStdStdStdStdStd
Rear-window defrosterStdStdStdStdStd
Rain-sensing wipersStdStdStdStdStd

Complete certification table

25 configuration records.

EPA ID / labelEngine / technologyDrive / transmissionFuelCityHwyCombinedRange
49734R1S All-Terrain Dual Large (20in)Electric motor / not listedEV4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)Electricity827076289 mi
49725R1S All-Terrain Dual Large Plus (20in)Electric motor / not listedEV4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)Electricity766772292 mi
49720R1S All-Terrain Dual Max (20in)Electric motor / not listedEVPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)Electricity827378370 mi
49723R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Max (20in)Electric motor / not listedEVPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)Electricity827378370 mi
49737R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large (20in)Electric motor / not listedEV4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)Electricity827076289 mi
49727R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large Plus (20in)Electric motor / not listedEV4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)Electricity766772292 mi
49731R1S All-Terrain Tri Max (20in)Electric motor / not listedEV4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)Electricity726368329 mi
49733R1S Dual Large (20in)Electric motor / not listedEV4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)Electricity857279300 mi
49732R1S Dual Large (22in)Electric motor / not listedEV4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)Electricity947785329 mi
49728R1S Dual Large Plus (20in)Electric motor / not listedEV4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)Electricity857278317 mi
49724R1S Dual Large Plus (22in)Electric motor / not listedEV4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)Electricity897582330 mi
49718R1S Dual Max (20in)Electric motor / not listedEVPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)Electricity867480380 mi
49719R1S Dual Max (22in)Electric motor / not listedEVPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)Electricity917784410 mi
49717R1S Dual Standard (20in)Electric motor / not listedEVPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)Electricity857279258 mi
49716R1S Dual Standard (22in)Electric motor / not listedEVPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)Electricity927785270 mi
49736R1S Performance Dual Large (20in)Electric motor / not listedEV4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)Electricity857279300 mi
49735R1S Performance Dual Large (22in)Electric motor / not listedEV4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)Electricity947785329 mi
49729R1S Performance Dual Large Plus (20in)Electric motor / not listedEV4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)Electricity857278317 mi
49726R1S Performance Dual Large Plus (22in)Electric motor / not listedEV4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)Electricity897582330 mi
49721R1S Performance Dual Max (20in)Electric motor / not listedEVPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)Electricity867480380 mi
49722R1S Performance Dual Max (22in)Electric motor / not listedEVPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)Electricity917784410 mi
49739R1S Quad Max (20in AT)Electric motor / not listedEV4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)Electricity716367325 mi
49738R1S Quad Max (22in UHP)Electric motor / not listedEV4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)Electricity756771338 mi
49740R1S Quad Max (22in)Electric motor / not listedEV4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)Electricity807176374 mi
49730R1S Tri Max (22in)Electric motor / not listedEV4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)Electricity817076371 mi

Model-specific answer center

15 answers for this exact family-year.

Q01What changed on the 2026 Rivian R1S versus the 2025 Rivian R1S?
Model year

Against the 2025 Rivian R1S: Model/option labels added: R1S Quad Max (20in AT), R1S Quad Max (22in UHP), R1S Quad Max (22in). Certification records went from 22 to 25. Midpoint combined efficiency moved from 76.5 to 76.0 MPG/MPGe. Federal recall campaigns on file went from 10 for the 2025 to 2 for the 2026.

Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02How quickly does the 2026 Rivian R1S accelerate from 0 to 60 mph?
Performance

The 2026 Rivian R1S's 0-60 mph time is 2.6 seconds on the Quad Launch Edition and Quad, 2.9 seconds on the Tri and 4.5 seconds on the Dual Standard and Dual. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.

Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q03How big is the 2026 Rivian R1S's battery?
Electrification

The 2026 Rivian R1S's battery capacity is 92.5 kWh on the Dual Standard, 108.5 kWh on the Dual and 140 kWh on the Quad Launch Edition, Tri and Quad. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.

Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q04How do the 2026 Rivian R1S trims differ from one another?
Trims

The Dual Standard has 533 hp against 1025 over the Quad Launch Edition. The Tri has 850 hp against 533 and a premium audio system as standard equipment over the Dual. The Quad has 1025 hp against 850 over the Tri.

Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q05What is the 2026 Rivian R1S's top speed?
Performance

Car and Driver's estimate for the 2026 Rivan R1S Quad-Motor puts it at a top speed of 130 mph. Source: Car and Driver, read 2026-09-25.

Q06What kind of brakes does the 2026 Rivian R1S have?
Brakes and suspension

MotorTrend lists the 2026 Rivian R1S with four-wheel disc brakes. Source: MotorTrend, read 2026-09-25.

Q07What suspension does the 2026 Rivian R1S use?
Brakes and suspension

MotorTrend describes the 2026 Rivian R1S's suspension this way. Front: a multi-link design. Rear: a multi-link design. Source: MotorTrend, read 2026-09-25.

Q08Did the 2026 Rivian R1S earn an IIHS Top Safety Pick award?
Safety

IIHS lists the 2026 Rivian R1S as a Top Safety Pick+. IIHS states the rating applies to 2022-27 and 2025-27 models. Source: IIHS vehicle ratings, read 2026-09-24.

Q09How did the 2026 Rivian R1S do in IIHS crash tests?
Safety

IIHS rated the 2026 Rivian R1S: Good in the small overlap front test, Good in the updated moderate overlap front test, Good in the updated side test. IIHS states the rating applies to 2022-27 and 2025-27 models. Grades run Good, Acceptable, Marginal, Poor. Source: IIHS vehicle ratings, read 2026-09-24.

Q10How much ground clearance does the 2026 Rivian R1S AWD Adventure Dual Motor 4dr SUV have?
Specifications

CarDealerships.com lists 8.2 inches of ground clearance for the 2026 Rivian R1S AWD Adventure Dual Motor 4dr SUV.

Source: CarDealerships.com model-year specification page
Q11What is the GVWR of the 2026 Rivian R1S AWD Adventure Dual Motor 4dr SUV?
Specifications

CarDealerships.com lists a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,532 pounds for the 2026 Rivian R1S AWD Adventure Dual Motor 4dr SUV.

Source: CarDealerships.com model-year specification page
Q12How much headroom and legroom does the 2026 Rivian R1S AWD Adventure Dual Motor 4dr SUV have?
Specifications

CarDealerships.com lists the 2026 Rivian R1S AWD Adventure Dual Motor 4dr SUV with 41.1 inches of front headroom, 41.4 inches of front legroom, 39.7 inches of rear headroom and 36.6 inches of rear legroom.

Source: CarDealerships.com model-year specification page
Q13What size tires does the 2026 Rivian R1S AWD Adventure Dual Motor 4dr SUV come with?
Specifications

CarDealerships.com lists 275/60R20 tires on the 2026 Rivian R1S AWD Adventure Dual Motor 4dr SUV.

Source: CarDealerships.com model-year specification page
Q14What warranty does the 2026 Rivian R1S AWD Adventure Dual Motor 4dr SUV come with?
Specifications

CarDealerships.com lists the 2026 Rivian R1S AWD Adventure Dual Motor 4dr SUV with basic coverage of 48 months or 60,000 miles, powertrain coverage of 96 months or 175,000 miles and roadside assistance of 48 months with unlimited miles.

Source: CarDealerships.com model-year specification page
Q15What does the 2026 Rivian R1S cost across its trims?
Pricing

Kelley Blue Book's national base prices for the 2026 Rivian R1S run from $78,885 for the Dual Standard to $123,885 for the Quad, across 4 trims.

Source: Kelley Blue Book

This model year’s federal safety record

2 federal recall campaigns are on file for the 2026 Rivian R1S.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

Recall campaigns2
Owner complaintsNot returned
Versus this nameplate’s averagebelow 7.8/yr
Systems named2

Federal filings for the 2026 Rivian R1S name seat belts, exterior lighting. These are the systems cited in recall documents for this model year specifically, not a survey of every fault owners report, and not a statement that any individual 2026 Rivian R1S is affected.

The 2025 Rivian R1S carries 10 recall campaigns: 8 more recalls than the 2026. Open the 2025 Rivian R1S record

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API; NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API.

Live NHTSA evidence

Current federal safety records for 2026 Rivian R1S.

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