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Rivian R1T
Car and Driver says the Rivian R1T pickup and R1S SUV both received a significant refresh with new quad-motor versions that now make 1,025 horsepower, 190 hp more than before, propelling the 6,987-pound R1T to 60 mph in only 2.6 seconds, on par with the last tri-motor Tesla Cybertruck Beast Car and Driver tested, with a four-motor R1T starting at $117,885, about $15,000 more than the Tri-Motor and $40,000 more than the entry-level Dual-Motor variant. MotorTrend rates the 2026 R1T 9.5/10, saying far from a bare-bones workhorse it combines luxury, high performance, trail capability, and clever utility like few pickup trucks on the planet, and for 2026 the major update is a new NACS charging port enabling Tesla Supercharger access without an adapter, alongside the returning high-performance quad-motor powertrain, with strong acceleration, sporty handling, and among the best one-pedal driving, though the bed is on the small side and charging could be faster.
1,025 hp and a 2.6-second 0-60
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the Rivian R1T received a significant refresh with a new quad-motor version that now makes 1,025 horsepower, 190 hp more than before, propelling the 6,987-pound truck to 60 mph in only 2.6 seconds, on par with the last tri-motor Tesla Cybertruck Beast Car and Driver tested.
The Quad-Motor costs $15,000-$40,000 more
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says a four-motor R1T starts at $117,885, about $15,000 more than the Tri-Motor and $40,000 more than the entry-level Dual-Motor variant.
Tesla Supercharger access, without an adapter
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) rates the 2026 R1T 9.5/10, saying it combines luxury, high performance, trail capability, and clever utility like few pickup trucks on the planet, and for 2026 the major update is a new NACS charging port enabling Tesla Supercharger access without an adapter, though the bed is on the small side and charging could be faster.
Questions buyers ask
How fast is the Rivian R1T Quad-Motor?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says 0-60 mph in 2.6 seconds.
Can the Rivian R1T charge at Tesla Superchargers?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says yes, for 2026 it gains a NACS port for adapter-free access.
Research map
Every major decision path.
The 2027 Rivian R1T is built around Dual, tri, or quad electric motors, rated at 533 / 665 / 850 / 1,025 horsepower across its electric pickup body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2027 U.S. lineup has 3 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2027 R1T seats 5 and is a Electric pickup.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2027 R1T.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2027 Rivian R1T
Premium is the dual-motor trim (533 hp standard, 665 hp with an optional power upgrade); Performance is the tri-motor trim at 850 hp; Quad is the flagship four-motor trim at 1,025 hp with up to 374 miles of range.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
3 indexed Rivian R1T model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Rivian R1T | 2027 record → | |
| 2026 Rivian R1T | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Rivian R1T | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Rivian R1T.
The Rivian R1T is a battery electric luxury light duty mid-size pickup truck produced by the American company Rivian. The first production R1T was manufactured in Illinois on September 28, 2021, and was delivered to a customer. The official EPA range for the Rivian R1T ranges from 255–420 miles, depending on drivetrain, battery pack capacity and wheel size.
- Safety
- The 2024 model year R1T was awarded "Top Safety Pick+" by IIHS, as it received a Good rating in the updated moderate overlap crash test with low risk of injury to the dummy.
- Awards
- The Rivian R1T was awarded the 2022 Truck of the Year by Motor Trend.
- Drivetrain
- The initial version of the R1T features four electric motors, one on each wheel, that combine to produce 835 hp (623 kW) and deliver 908 ft⋅lb of torque. Each motor is an AC permanent magnet motor designed by Robert Bosch GmbH and produced by Rivian under license.
- Chassis
- The chassis includes braking, suspension, and cooling systems with a battery in the center. Rivian's relatively flat, low center of gravity chassis is a typical electric vehicle skateboard, which enables straightforward modification by the manufacturer for other body types. The suspension uses a "sophisticated suspension architecture" with dynamic roll control.
- Performance
- The R1T QM has a tested acceleration time of 3.0 seconds from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h). Top speed is 110 mph (180 km/h).
Source: Rivian R1T (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Rivian R1T at a glance
- Production
- 2021–present
- Model years
- 2022–present
- Assembly
- United States: Normal, Illinois
- Class
- luxury mid-size pickup truck
- Body style
- 4-door crew cab
- Layout
- Dual-motor four-wheel drive with differential at each axle, Quad-motor four-wheel drive, individual wheel drive
- Chassis
- Body-on-frame (chassis is bolted and glued to body, not welded)
- Electric motor
- AC permanent magnet motors
- Battery
- 105, 135 or 149kWh Li-ion pack
- Charging
- DC: 210 kW, 400 V (135 kWh), AC: 1.44 kW, 120V or 11.52 kW, 240 V
- Transmission
- Single-speed
- Wheelbase
- 135.9 in
- Length
- 217.1 in
- Width
- 81.8 in (mirrors folded)
- Height
- 75.7 in
- Curb weight
- 6949 lb
- Related models
- Rivian R1S
- Designer
- Jeff Hammoud
Recent recalls (8 campaigns across the latest model years)
- September 2026, Back Over Prevention:Software. Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2027 R1S, 2022-2026 R1T, and 2027 R2 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a notification when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle… Consequence: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- August 2026, Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal. Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025-2026 R1S and R1T vehicles. One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number… Consequence: Turn signals that do not function properly increase the risk of a crash.
- January 2026, Seat Belts:Critical Fasteners. Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles. The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened. Consequence: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA for the 2027 Rivian R1T, most often about vehicle speed control (1).
Year by year
The Rivian R1T across 6 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Rivian R1T | 67–87 | $850–$1,150 | 12 | ||
| 2026 Rivian R1T | 67–87 | $850–$1,150 | 25 | 1 | |
| 2025 Rivian R1T | 68–87 | $850–$1,100 | 22 | 7 | 10 |
| 2024 Rivian R1T | 63–84 | $900–$1,200 | 24 | 6 | 9 |
| 2023 Rivian R1T | 64–78 | $950–$1,200 | 7 | 7 | 37 |
| 2022 Rivian R1T | 70 | $1,100 | 1 | 11 | 65 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Rivian R1T, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Electric range, miles | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to 2027 | 25 to 12 | 339 to 355 | Labels: R1T Performance (20in AT), R1T Performance (20in), R1T Performance (22in), R1T Premium (20in AT), and 8 more | Labels: R1T All-Terrain Dual Large (20in), R1T All-Terrain Dual Large Plus (20in), R1T All-Terrain Dual Max (20in), R1T All-Terrain Performance Dual Large (20in), and 21 more | |
| 2025 to 2026 | 22 to 25 | 77.5 to 77.0 | Labels: R1T Quad Max (20in AT), R1T Quad Max (22in UHP), R1T Quad Max (22in) | ||
| 2024 to 2025 | 24 to 22 | 73.5 to 77.5 | 333 to 339 | Labels: R1T All-Terrain Dual Large Plus (20in), R1T All-Terrain Performance Dual Large Plus (20in), R1T All-Terrain Tri Max (20in), R1T Dual Large (20in), and 9 more; Drives: 4-Wheel Drive | Labels: R1T All-Terrain Dual Standard Plus (20in), R1T All-Terrain Quad Large (20in), R1T AT Performance Dual Standard Plus (20in), R1T Dual Large (21in), and 11 more; Drives: All-Wheel Drive |
| 2023 to 2024 | 7 to 24 | 71.0 to 73.5 | 321 to 333 | Labels: R1T All-Terrain Dual Large (20in), R1T All-Terrain Dual Max (20in), R1T All-Terrain Dual Standard Plus (20in), R1T All-Terrain Performance Dual Large (20in), and 20 more | Labels: R1T (20 inch wheels), R1T (21 inch wheels), R1T (22 inch wheels), R1T 21 inch Dual Large, and 3 more |
| 2022 to 2023 | 1 to 7 | 70.0 to 71.0 | 314 to 321 | Labels: R1T (20 inch wheels), R1T (21 inch wheels), R1T (22 inch wheels), R1T 21 inch Dual Large, and 3 more; Drives: All-Wheel Drive | Labels: R1T |
Buying used
What the Rivian R1T recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | exterior lighting (turn signal) | None |
| 2025 | 7 | seat belts (front); exterior lighting (turn signal); electrical system (propulsion system); 3 more | None |
| 2024 | 6 | equipment (other); exterior lighting (headlights); air bags (critical fasteners); 3 more | None |
| 2023 | 7 | visibility (defroster/defogger/hvac system); exterior lighting (headlights); air bags (critical fasteners); 4 more | 1 fixable over the air |
| 2022 | 11 | seats; seat belts (front); suspension (front); 6 more | 2 fixable over the air |
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 19 | 15% | 2022 (16) |
| unknown or other | 18 | 15% | 2022 (9) |
| forward collision avoidance | 17 | 14% | 2022 (12) |
| electrical system | 16 | 13% | 2022 (7) |
| air bags | 14 | 11% | 2023 (14) |
| steering | 12 | 10% | 2022 (8) |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Rivian R1T trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quad Launch Edition | AWD | Quad Electric Motors | 1,025 | 1,198 | – | 11,000 | – | – |
| Dual Standard | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 533 | 610 | – | 7,700 | – | $72,885 |
| Dual | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 533 | 610 | – | 7,700 | – | $79,885 |
| Tri | AWD | Tri Electric Motors | 850 | 1,103 | – | 11,000 | – | $102,885 |
| Quad | AWD | Quad Electric Motors | 1,025 | 1,198 | – | 11,000 | – | $117,885 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Rivian R1T model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | Quad Electric Motors / Dual Electric Motors / Tri Electric Motors | 533–1,025 | – | 7,700–11,000 | – |
| 2025 | 6 | Quad Electric Motors / Tri Electric Motors / Dual Electric Motors | 533–850 | – | 7,700–11,000 | – |
| 2024 | 4 | Dual Electric Motors / Quad Electric Motors | 533–835 | – | 7,700–11,000 | – |
| 2023 | 2 | Dual Electric Motors / Electric Motors, Quad | 533–835 | – | 11,000 | – |
| 2022 | 2 | Dual Electric Motors / Electric Motors, Quad | – | – | 11,000 | – |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Owning it
Oil, fluid and wheel-nut figures for the Rivian R1T.
| Model year | Engine oil | Brake fluid | Wheel-nut torque | A/C refrigerant | Key-fob battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | – | – | – | R-1234yf | – |
| 2024 | – | – | – | – | CR2450 |
Source: the manufacturer's owner's manual for each model year. A dash means that year's manual gave no single value for it, for instance one that lists two oil grades or two key types.
Model-year recall record
Rivian R1T: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
Fewer recalls than this model’s own average
- 2026 Rivian R1T : 1 recall on file (average across published years is 6.4).
More recalls than this model’s own average
- 2022 Rivian R1T : 11 recalls on file, most commonly affecting seat belts and suspension.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | not available | exterior lighting |
| 2025 | 7 | 10 | seat belts, exterior lighting, electrical system, suspension |
| 2024 | 6 | 9 | seat belts, equipment, exterior lighting, airbags |
| 2023 | 7 | 37 | seat belts, visibility/wipers, exterior lighting, airbags |
| 2022 | 11 | 65 | seat belts, suspension, seats, visibility/wipers |
| 2021 | not available | ||
| 2020 | not available | ||
| 2019 | not available | ||
| 2018 | not available | ||
| 2017 | not available | ||
| 2016 | not available | ||
| 2015 | not available |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Rivian R1T model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Rivian R1T?
Recall count alone can't answer that: it says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record. What federal data can say: 2026 carried fewer recalls than this model's own average, while 2022 carried more. See the model-year table on this page for the exact counts and what they cover.
Q02Which Rivian R1T model years should I watch for recalls?
The 2022 Rivian R1T has 11 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting seat belts, suspension, seats. Always confirm the open/completed status of every campaign for the specific VIN: a recall on this list may already be repaired on the vehicle in front of you.
Q03Which Rivian R1T model years have the cleanest federal recall record?
The 2026 Rivian R1T has 1 recall on file: below this model's own average of 6.4. A shorter list on file as of this page's data pull is not a guarantee against a future recall.
Q04What are common recall-related problems on the Rivian R1T by model year?
2026: exterior lighting. 2025: seat belts, exterior lighting, electrical system, suspension. 2024: seat belts, equipment, exterior lighting, airbags. 2023: seat belts, visibility/wipers, exterior lighting, airbags. 2022: seat belts, suspension, seats, visibility/wipers.
Q05Why do some Rivian R1T model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Rivian R1T model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Buying, records and recalls, Brakes, tires and steering, Climate and electrical.
2022 Rivian R1T owners specifically: see Buying, records and recalls and Brakes, tires and steering and Climate and electrical.
Compared with
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2027 R1T come in?
The 2027 Rivian R1T (electric pickup) comes in 3 trims: Premium, Performance, Quad.
Q02What are the 2027 R1T trims?
The 2027 Rivian R1T trims are Premium, Performance, Quad, listed from the entry Premium up to the top Quad.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2027 R1T use?
The 2027 Rivian R1T is built around Dual, tri, or quad electric motors, rated at 533 / 665 / 850 / 1,025 horsepower across its electric pickup body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2027 R1T have?
The 2027 Rivian R1T is rated at 533 / 665 / 850 / 1,025 horsepower (Dual, tri, or quad electric motors).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2027 R1T?
The 2027 Rivian R1T is offered with Standard AWD.