Rivian R1T

The 2026 R1T starts at $70,990 for the Dual-Motor Standard pack (Adventure interior). The Dual Large is $77,990 and the long-range Dual Max is $84,990. The Tri-Motor (Ascend interior) starts at $100,990, and a Quad-Motor tops the range near $119,990. All figures are MSRP before destination, options, and the federal EV tax credit. A Performance Upgrade is optional on Dual-Motor trucks. Confirm live configurator pricing, which changes frequently.

EPA range depends on the battery pack: 270 miles with the Standard (LFP) pack, 329 miles with the Large pack, and up to 420 miles with the Max pack on Dual-Motor trucks, the highest rating of any electric pickup sold today. The Tri-Motor uses the same Max pack but is EPA-rated at 371 miles due to its extra motor. Towing, cold, big wheels, and high speeds cut these numbers meaningfully in real-world use.

Rivian claims 4.5 seconds for the 533-hp Dual-Motor, dropping to a claimed 3.4 seconds with the optional 665-hp Performance Upgrade. The 850-hp Tri-Motor is claimed at 2.9 seconds, and the 1,025-hp Quad-Motor at about 2.5 seconds. These are manufacturer claims; independent testing tends to match or beat them. Car and Driver ran the Quad to 60 mph in 2.6 seconds against Rivian's 2.5-second claim, so the figures are credible and conservative.

DC fast-charging peaks around 200-220 kW. After recent software updates, a 10-80% charge takes roughly 27 minutes on the Standard pack, about 35 minutes on the Large pack, and around 38 minutes on the Max pack. Rivian cites up to 150 miles of range added in about 20 minutes at a suitable fast charger. With the 2026 native NACS port you can do this at Tesla Superchargers without an adapter. Home AC charging runs up to 11.5 kW (48A).

The Dual-Motor R1T makes 533 horsepower, upgradeable to 665 hp with the optional Performance Upgrade. The Tri-Motor produces 850 hp with 1,103 lb-ft of torque, and the flagship Quad-Motor puts down 1,025 hp, a roughly 22% bump over the prior Quad. Even the base Dual-Motor is quick for a full-capability pickup. Output and 0-60 scale directly with motor count, while the Max battery pack is shared between the top Dual, Tri, and Quad configurations.

The R1T is about 217 inches long, 79-82 inches wide (excluding mirrors), and 78 inches tall on a 135.8-inch wheelbase, seating five. It has a 4.5-foot bed plus two enclosed storage areas unique among trucks: an 11.1-cu-ft front trunk and an 11.7-cu-ft lockable Gear Tunnel behind the cab. Max towing is 11,000 lbs with a weight-distributing hitch. Adjustable air suspension provides generous, variable ground clearance for off-road driving.

The 2026 R1T has a native, built-in NACS port standard, so it plugs directly into 21,500+ Tesla Superchargers with no adapter. Rivian includes a complimentary CCS1 adapter for older CCS stations, including parts of its own Adventure Network. This is new for 2026: the 2022-2025 R1T used a CCS1 port and required a purchased NACS DC adapter (about $200) to use Superchargers. So no adapter is needed for Tesla charging on the 2026 truck.

The R1T offers far more EPA range, up to 420 miles versus roughly 320 on the Lightning's extended-range pack, and now matches it on Tesla Supercharger access via its native NACS port. The R1T also brings unique storage (frunk plus Gear Tunnel) and strong off-road hardware. The F-150 Lightning counters with a true full-size body, a larger bed, available bidirectional home backup power, and a lower starting price, making it the more traditional work-truck choice.

Yes, all Rivian R1T trims come standard with all-wheel drive. Dual-motor (or tri-motor on performance variants) setups deliver improved traction and faster acceleration than comparable RWD EVs.

The Rivian R1T seats 5.

No. The federal Clean Vehicle Credit (IRC §30D) expired on September 30, 2025 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — no new EVs purchased on or after October 1, 2025 qualify. State incentives remain available: see our /deals page for current rebates in California, Maine, Colorado, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and other states. The Section 30C EV Charger Tax Credit (for home charger installation) expired June 30, 2026 — if your charger was placed in service on or before that date, you can still claim it (30% up to $1,000) on your 2026 return via IRS Form 8911.

Real-world data from EV fleets suggests modern lithium-ion EV batteries (2020+) retain roughly 85–90% of their original capacity at 100,000 miles and 80–85% at 200,000 miles — comfortably above the 70% State-of-Health threshold most manufacturer battery warranties guarantee. The Rivian R1T comes with a battery warranty (typically 8–10 years / 100,000+ miles) that covers defects and excessive capacity loss during that window.