Review and specifications

2026 Rivian R1T

The R1T is a five-passenger crew-cab pickup truck about the size of a Honda Ridgeline. The middle-tier battery pack gives it an EPA-rated range of 314 miles. The truck is very quick, quiet, rides comfortably and handles with relative agility. It is even quite capable off-road thanks to individual motors powering each wheel. A less-expensive dual motor version will be available in the future. The regenerative braking is quite strong which results in a jerky feel every time drivers adjust their throttle position; it takes a lot of concentration in order to drive smoothly. The swanky interior is uncluttered and exudes a high-tech vibe, but too many functions are accessed through the touchscreen including adjusting the air vents, which is very distracting. The truck benefits from a large front trunk, a transverse tunnel between the bed and cab for added storage, and a powered tonneau cover. Comprehensive active safety and driver assistance systems are standard. Starting 2025, the R1S comes standard with a direct driver monitoring system. Rivian's Universal Hands-Free active driving assistance is available for Gen 2 models.

Market value

$80,625

Fuel

Electric

Transmission

Automatic

Seats

5