Rivian R1T News
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The 2025 Rivian R1T was the fastest production electric truck in this year's Race to the Clouds.
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2025 Rivian R1T to run Pikes Peak Hill Climb with 4 motors, 1,025 hp
Rivian already holds the Pikes Peak record for a production truck, regardless of powertrain, and now aims to beat it.
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Review: 2025 Rivian R1S and R1T swap batteries, make more fun with less
With a raft of changes to the R1S SUV and R1T pickup truck, these models look much the same but are different in all the right ways.
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Updated 2025 Rivian R1S and R1T offers up to 1,025 hp
Rivian's electric SUV and pickup truck now offer acceleration that can rival a hypercar.
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Rivian patents design for a bed-mounted tent
Rivian has come up with a nifty idea that lets up to four people sleep in relative comfort in and around a pickup's bed.
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Review: 2024 Rivian R1T raises the bar for innovation
A drive of the Rivian electric truck with the largest battery pack renewed our admiration—although it’s not all perfect.
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Rivian has dropped prices on its R1T and R1S ahead of the arrival of the smaller R2.
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Rivian R1T, R1S with Max Pack battery top 400-mile EPA range
Rivian offers the most range for an electric pickup truck or three-row SUV, but it won't for much longer.
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Apocalypse Nirvana lifts and modifies Rivian R1T
Florida-based Apocalypse gives the Rivian R1T more off-road prowess in turning it into the Nirvana.
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Dual-Motor Rivian R1S, R1T rated at up to 352 miles of EPA range
The Dual-Motor AWD Rivian R1S and R1T get EPA range ratings greater than promised, though horsepower is less than promised.
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Rivian patents Ram Box-like bed storage system
Rivian's patent application includes outside bed sides that fold down to reveal storage compartments.
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Rivian's mid-range 700-hp powertrain ready to order
EV startup Rivian now offers three powertrains to choose from, ranging from 600 to 835 hp.
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Rivian has dropped the 180-kwh battery and Quad-Motor combo on its R1T but the option is expected to return at a later date.
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Rivian R1T and R1S gain Snow mode in latest software update
Rivian's R1T and R1S EVs now have 10 dedicated driving modes.
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Rivian recalls nearly all of its vehicles built to date
Rivian has issued a recall on the R1S SUV, R1T pickup truck, and EDV van built for Amazon.
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Rivian CEO previews new Camp Mode designed to automatically level vehicle at campsite
Rivian has more goodies coming for the R1T and R1S in its next over-the-air update.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Deep dive: Rivian R1T drive modes explained
The Rivian R1T is Motor Authority's Best Car To Buy 2022, and its multiple drive modes is one of the big reasons why.
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Let’s make the Rivian R1T better
The Rivian R1T would benefit from an 800-volt electrical architecture, smartphone compatibility, and physical buttons, but it’s still great without them.
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The Rivian R1T becomes the first electric vehicle to win Motor Authority’s Best Car To Buy award.
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First drive review: 2022 Rivian R1T electric pickup truck climbs to new heights of capability
The Rivian R1T is the future of the adventure lifestyle by combining capability, versatility, and efficiency.
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First production Rivian R1T silently rolls off assembly line, customer deliveries imminent
Rivian is now the first with an electric full-size pickup truck in production.
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2022 Rivian R1T and R1S both top 300 miles of EPA-rated range
With the 135-kwh battery pack, both the 2022 Rivian R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV top 300 miles of range, though they can't match the efficiency of Audi E-Tron.
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Rivian R1T proves electric trucks can wade through deep water
Rivian posted a video of its R1T electric pickup wading through water nearly to the top of its hood.
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Rivian files patent application for "K-turn mode"
The patent filing for Rivian's K-Turn Mode would apply forward torque to the front wheels and backward torque to the rears to let its vehicles turn in place.
Stephen Edelstein