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2026 Rivian R1T
The 2026 Rivian R1T's FuelEconomy.gov record holds 25 EPA certification records across 25 model/option labels (R1T All-Terrain Dual Large (20in), R1T 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 Pickup Trucks 4WD vehicle class, built on EV powertrain technology. Across those configurations, expect combined efficiency of 67–87 MPG/MPGe, an electric range of 258–420 miles, an estimated annual fuel cost of $850–$1,150/yr. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. The site covers 3 model years of the Rivian R1T, 2025 through 2027, and this is the 2026.
Configurations25
Model/option labels25
Combined efficiency67–87 MPG/MPGe
Electric range258–420 mi
Decision answers15
Trim-by-trim specifications
The 2026 Rivian R1T: 5 trims compared.
Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | 0–60 mph | Seats | Basic warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quad Launch Edition | Quad Electric Motors | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | AWD | 1,025 | 1,198 | 2.5 s | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Dual Standard | Dual Electric Motors | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | AWD | 533 | 610 | 4.5 s | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Dual | Dual Electric Motors | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | AWD | 533 | 610 | 4.5 s | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Tri | Tri Electric Motors | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | AWD | 850 | 1,103 | 2.9 s | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Quad | Quad Electric Motors | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | AWD | 1,025 | 1,198 | 2.5 s | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Trim | Length | Height | Wheelbase | Towing | Payload | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quad Launch Edition | 217.1 in | 78.2 in | 135.8 in | 11,000 lb | 1,669 lb | 22" |
| Dual Standard | 217.1 in | 77.7 in | 135.8 in | 7,700 lb | 2,317 lb | 20 |
| Dual | 217.1 in | 78.2 in | 135.8 in | 7,700 lb | 2,183 lb | 22" |
| Tri | 217.1 in | 78.2 in | 135.8 in | 11,000 lb | 1,702 lb | 22" |
| Quad | 217.1 in | 78.2 in | 135.8 in | 11,000 lb | 1,669 lb | 22" |
Equipment by trim
Which 2026 Rivian R1T trim has what.
Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.
| Equipment | Quad Launch Edition | Dual Standard | Dual | Tri | Quad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | |||||
| Anti-theft alarm | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Blind-spot alert | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Child door locks | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Child-seat anchors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning with automatic braking | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rearview camera | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Surround-view camera | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Electronic stability control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Traction control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Technology | |||||
| Bluetooth | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hands-free calling | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Built-in internet access | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Navigation system | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Premium audio system | Std | Opt | Opt | Std | Std |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Steering-wheel audio controls | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Touchscreen | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Voice recognition | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Comfort | |||||
| Heated front seats | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated rear seats | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated mirrors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power front seats for driver and passenger | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power driver's seat | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Front and rear climate zones | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Panoramic moonroof | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Cup holders | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Exterior and convenience | |||||
| Alloy wheels | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Fog lights | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Roof rails | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Power-folding mirrors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power liftgate or trunk | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| 12-volt power outlet | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power windows | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote keyless entry | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Proximity keyless entry | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Cruise control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Integrated garage-door opener | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear-window defroster | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rain-sensing wipers | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
Complete certification table
25 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49709R1T All-Terrain Dual Large (20in) | Electric motor / not listedEV | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 82 | 70 | 76 | 289 mi |
| 49700R1T All-Terrain Dual Large Plus (20in) | Electric motor / not listedEV | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 76 | 67 | 72 | 292 mi |
| 49695R1T All-Terrain Dual Max (20in) | Electric motor / not listedEV | Part-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 82 | 73 | 78 | 370 mi |
| 49712R1T All-Terrain Performance Dual Large (20in) | Electric motor / not listedEV | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 82 | 70 | 76 | 289 mi |
| 49702R1T All-Terrain Performance Dual Large Plus (20in) | Electric motor / not listedEV | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 76 | 67 | 72 | 292 mi |
| 49698R1T All-Terrain Performance Dual Max (20in) | Electric motor / not listedEV | Part-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 82 | 73 | 78 | 370 mi |
| 49706R1T All-Terrain Tri Max (20in) | Electric motor / not listedEV | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 72 | 63 | 68 | 329 mi |
| 49708R1T Dual Large (20in) | Electric motor / not listedEV | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 85 | 72 | 79 | 300 mi |
| 49707R1T Dual Large (22in) | Electric motor / not listedEV | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 94 | 77 | 85 | 329 mi |
| 49703R1T Dual Large Plus (20in) | Electric motor / not listedEV | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 85 | 72 | 78 | 317 mi |
| 49699R1T Dual Large Plus (22in) | Electric motor / not listedEV | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 89 | 75 | 82 | 330 mi |
| 49693R1T Dual Max (20in) | Electric motor / not listedEV | Part-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 86 | 74 | 80 | 380 mi |
| 49694R1T Dual Max (22in) | Electric motor / not listedEV | Part-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 93 | 80 | 87 | 420 mi |
| 49692R1T Dual Standard (20in) | Electric motor / not listedEV | Part-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 85 | 72 | 79 | 258 mi |
| 49691R1T Dual Standard (22in) | Electric motor / not listedEV | Part-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 92 | 77 | 85 | 270 mi |
| 49711R1T Performance Dual Large (20in) | Electric motor / not listedEV | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 85 | 72 | 79 | 300 mi |
| 49710R1T Performance Dual Large (22in) | Electric motor / not listedEV | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 94 | 77 | 85 | 329 mi |
| 49704R1T Performance Dual Large Plus (20in) | Electric motor / not listedEV | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 85 | 72 | 78 | 317 mi |
| 49701R1T Performance Dual Large Plus (22in) | Electric motor / not listedEV | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 89 | 75 | 82 | 330 mi |
| 49696R1T Performance Dual Max (20in) | Electric motor / not listedEV | Part-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 86 | 74 | 80 | 380 mi |
| 49697R1T Performance Dual Max (22in) | Electric motor / not listedEV | Part-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 93 | 80 | 87 | 420 mi |
| 49714R1T Quad Max (20in AT) | Electric motor / not listedEV | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 71 | 63 | 67 | 325 mi |
| 49713R1T Quad Max (22in UHP) | Electric motor / not listedEV | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 75 | 67 | 71 | 338 mi |
| 49715R1T Quad Max (22in) | Electric motor / not listedEV | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 80 | 71 | 76 | 374 mi |
| 49705R1T Tri Max (22in) | Electric motor / not listedEV | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 81 | 70 | 76 | 371 mi |
Model-specific answer center
15 answers for this exact family-year.
Q01What changed on the 2026 Rivian R1T versus the 2025 Rivian R1T?
Model year
Against the 2025 Rivian R1T: Model/option labels added: R1T Quad Max (20in AT), R1T Quad Max (22in UHP), R1T Quad Max (22in). Certification records went from 22 to 25. Midpoint combined efficiency moved from 77.5 to 77.0 MPG/MPGe. Federal recall campaigns on file went from 7 for the 2025 to 1 for the 2026.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02How quickly does the 2026 Rivian R1T accelerate from 0 to 60 mph?
Performance
The 2026 Rivian R1T's 0-60 mph time is 2.5 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 R1T's battery?
Electrification
The 2026 Rivian R1T'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 R1T 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 R1T's top speed?
Performance
Car and Driver's testing of the 2026 Rivian R1T Quad Motor Max Pack recorded a top speed of 131 mph (governor-limited). Source: Car and Driver, read 2026-09-25.
Q06How far does the 2026 Rivian R1T take to stop from 70 mph?
Performance
Car and Driver's testing of the 2026 Rivian R1T Quad Motor Max Pack recorded a 70-to-0 mph stopping distance of 152 feet. Source: Car and Driver, read 2026-09-25.
Q07What kind of brakes does the 2026 Rivian R1T have?
Brakes and suspension
MotorTrend and Car and Driver both list the 2026 Rivian R1T with four-wheel disc brakes. Source: MotorTrend and Car and Driver, read 2026-09-25.
Q08Did the 2026 Rivian R1T earn an IIHS Top Safety Pick award?
Safety
IIHS lists the 2026 Rivian R1T as a Top Safety Pick. IIHS states the rating applies to 2022-27, 2025-26 and 2025-27 models. Source: IIHS vehicle ratings, read 2026-09-24.
Source: iihs.org (opens in a new tab)
Q09How did the 2026 Rivian R1T do in IIHS crash tests?
Safety
IIHS rated the 2026 Rivian R1T: Good in the small overlap front test, Acceptable in the updated moderate overlap front test, Good in the updated side test. IIHS states the rating applies to 2022-27, 2025-26 and 2025-27 models. Grades run Good, Acceptable, Marginal, Poor. Source: IIHS vehicle ratings, read 2026-09-24.
Source: iihs.org (opens in a new tab)
Q10How much ground clearance does the 2026 Rivian R1T AWD Premium Quad Motor 4dr Pickup 4.5 ft. SB have?
Specifications
CarDealerships.com lists 8.7 inches of ground clearance for the 2026 Rivian R1T AWD Premium Quad Motor 4dr Pickup 4.5 ft. SB.
Source: CarDealerships.com model-year specification page
Q11How much headroom and legroom does the 2026 Rivian R1T AWD Premium Quad Motor 4dr Pickup 4.5 ft. SB have?
Specifications
CarDealerships.com lists the 2026 Rivian R1T AWD Premium Quad Motor 4dr Pickup 4.5 ft. SB 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
Q12What size tires does the 2026 Rivian R1T AWD Premium Quad Motor 4dr Pickup 4.5 ft. SB come with?
Specifications
CarDealerships.com lists 275/50R22 tires on the 2026 Rivian R1T AWD Premium Quad Motor 4dr Pickup 4.5 ft. SB.
Source: CarDealerships.com model-year specification page
Q13What warranty does the 2026 Rivian R1T AWD Premium Quad Motor 4dr Pickup 4.5 ft. SB come with?
Specifications
CarDealerships.com lists the 2026 Rivian R1T AWD Premium Quad Motor 4dr Pickup 4.5 ft. SB with basic coverage of 48 months or 50,000 miles, powertrain coverage of 96 months or 150,000 miles and roadside assistance of 48 months or 50,000 miles.
Source: CarDealerships.com model-year specification page
Q14What does the 2026 Rivian R1T cost across its trims?
Pricing
Kelley Blue Book's national base prices for the 2026 Rivian R1T run from $72,885 for the Dual Standard to $117,885 for the Quad, across 4 trims.
Source: Kelley Blue Book
Q15How long is the 2026 Rivian R1T's cargo bed?
Capability
The 2026 Rivian R1T's cargo bed length is 4.5 feet on every trim. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications. The 2025 model year has the same figure.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
This model year’s federal safety record
1 federal recall campaign is on file for the 2026 Rivian R1T.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
Federal filings for the 2026 Rivian R1T name 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 R1T is affected.
The 2025 Rivian R1T carries 7 recall campaigns: 6 more recalls than the 2026. Open the 2025 Rivian R1T record
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API; NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API.
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