2026
Rivian R1T

What Car Shoppers Need to Know

• The Rivian R1T is an electric pickup truck with standard all-wheel drive.
• Two-, three- and four-motor configurations offer 533-1,025 horsepower.
• Pricing starts at $81,885 (all prices include destination).

Identical under the sheet metal — and forward of the rear doors — to the R1S SUV, the Rivian R1T is the automaker’s electric pickup truck. Available with two, three or four electric motors, the R1T has standard AWD and can travel 258-420 miles on a charge, while the Quad Motor accelerates from 0-60 mph in a supercar-like 2.5 seconds. The brand’s attractive and upscale interior design also sets the R1T apart from other electric pickups.

What’s New for 2026?

Every 2026 Rivian R1T now has a North American Charging Standard charging port, which allows drivers to juice up at Tesla Superchargers and other compatible charging stations. Rivian has also rolled out a new optional hands-free semi-autonomous driving technology, which works on freeways as well as two-lane roads, for the R1T and its R1S twin. After a thorough overhaul of the EVs’ electrical and mechanical hardware for 2025, the range-topping Quad Motor is back for 2026. The motors in the previous Quad generated a combined 835 hp, but the 2026 model produces a whopping 1,025 hp and a staggering 1,198 pounds-feet of torque; that’s just 2 pounds-feet shy of the king of heavy-duty pickups, the Ford Super Duty’s diesel 6.7-liter V-8.

Pricing

Unless you’re looking at a base Chevrolet Silverado EV, electric pickups are expensive — and even the entry-level Silverado EV is a long way from cheap. In return for its lofty price, though, the Rivian R1T provides ample power, plenty of range and a luxurious and well-equipped interior. The following prices are correct as of July 2026 (manufacturers sometimes change a vehicle’s pricing over the course of a model year):

• Dual Motor: $81,885
• Tri Motor: $102,885
• Quad Motor: $117,885

Trims and Features

Standard safety technologies on the Rivian R1T include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure steering assist, blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, a 360-degree camera system and automatic high beams. A hands-free driving package called Autonomy+ is optional on all R1Ts, and while other automakers charge a subscription fee for similar systems, Rivian’s is unlocked with a one-time payment of $2,500.

Dual Motor

In addition to the tech listed above, the base R1T Dual Motor’s lengthy list of standard features includes a height-adjustable air suspension, 22-inch wheels, LED exterior lighting, a panoramic moonroof, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and keyless entry and start. Inside are power-adjustable front seats with heating and ventilation, a heated steering wheel with a power tilt/telescoping column, and dual-zone automatic climate control. Cabin tech includes a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 15.6-inch touchscreen with navigation, dual wireless phone chargers and a 6.8-inch backseat touchscreen.

Tri Motor and Quad Motor

Beyond another motor, the Tri adds more drive modes, a wider range of adjustability for the air suspension, an electrochromic panoramic moonroof that varies its opacity at the touch of a button, and a 16-speaker audio system. Other than its motor count and output, the Quad Motor is identical to the Tri Motor, and both are available in more paint colors than the Dual Motor.

Powertrains, Driving Range and Charging Speed

The Dual Motor is the only R1T that comes with a choice of battery packs. It comes standard with the Large battery but can be upgraded to the Max pack for $7,000. The Max battery is the only pack available in the Tri Motor and Quad Motor. The Dual is also the only R1T with an available Performance Upgrade. For $5,000, the Dual’s power increases from 533 hp and 610 pounds-feet of torque to 665 hp and 829 pounds-feet.

Given the R1T’s immense output, even the Dual Motor is far quicker than all but the most outrageous gas-powered pickups: Rivian says the base version can accelerate from 0-60 mph in a mere 4.5 seconds. The Tri gets there in 2.9 seconds, and the Quad needs just 2.5 seconds. The numbers below reflect each trim level when outfitted with standard 22-inch wheels.

Interior

The R1T has the most luxurious interior of any electric pickup currently available. The materials feel high-quality, the design is fetching without being distracting, and the infotainment display has a big touchscreen with clear graphics and quick responses. The R1T’s spacious frunk is similar to many EVs, but Rivian’s cross-car gear tunnel is unique in the class and provides even more weatherproof storage.

Versus the Competition

Even though the R1T is technically an HD truck, the only other electric pickups are full-size trucks, including the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV and Tesla Cybertruck (Ford discontinued the electric F-150 Lightning at the end of 2025). The Rivian is smaller than all three of those competitors on the outside and the inside, but it has a more spacious cabin than mid-size gas-powered pickups such as the Chevrolet Colorado and Toyota Tacoma.

The R1T’s payload and towing figures, however, are more like those of a full-size truck. It can haul up to 2,116 pounds in its bed and tow up to 11,000 pounds. And if your goals when choosing a truck include putting the pavement behind you, know that the R1T’s adjustable-height suspension enables fantastic ground clearance — and the more motors your Rivian is equipped with, the more maneuverable and controlled it can be off-road.

Do We Like the Rivian R1T?

The Rivian R1T is a true do-it-all vehicle. It’s fast and fun to drive, luxurious and comfortable, and it can tow a trailer or haul heavy loads — and it can charge at home for a fraction of the cost of filling a gas-powered truck with fuel. It also comes with enough driving range that many buyers won’t even need to plug it in every week, let alone every night.