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Rivian R1T

Rivian has managed to maintain a high-profile since the brand was launched more than a decade ago. Keeping things simple with a two model line-up - the R1T dual cab pick-up and R1S large SUV - the EV specialist has been in the US market since late 2021 with production and sales rising steadily since then.

A size down from 'full-size' US EV pick-ups like the Chevrolet Silverado EV, Ford F-150 Lightning or RAM 1500 REV the R1T is a similar size to the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux. Although not on sale in Australia yet, the company has made its plans for global export clear.

Rivian has plans for a more affordable dual-motor (one motor per axle) version of the R1T, which will start at US$73,000 (approx. A$114,000), and be able to be upgraded with a ‘Performance’ motor package for US$5000 or the choice of a ‘Large’ battery for US$6000 (approx. A$9000) or the ‘Max’ battery for US$16,000 (approx. A$25,000).

The range-topping quad-motor R1T, with four electric motors (two per axle) is priced from US$89,000 (approx. A$139,000).

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Rivian R1T Interior

Rivian has produced a minimalist design for the R1T, with almost every function through the central multimedia touchscreen. The only physical controls in the entire cabin are a pair of dials/buttons on the steering wheel and a pair of stalks behind the wheel (left for the indicators and right for the gear selector).

The interior is finished in a combination of synthetic leather and dark ash wood as standard, with a variety of colour choices available as options in the US market.

Rivian R1T Interior

Rivian R1T Range

The standard battery in the Rivian R1T provides 435km for the Dual-Motor AWD but the optional Large battery that extends to 560km while the Max battery extends range up to 640km.

The Performance Dual-Motor comes standard with the Large battery, so it has a range of 560km with the option of 640km with the Max battery.

The Quad-Motor comes equipped with the Large battery as standard and has a 530km range, but it isn’t available with the Max battery.

Rivian R1T Colours

In the US, Rivian offers the R1T in nine colours - silver, white, red, black, blue, light grey, dark grey, green and yellow.

  • LA Silver
  • Glacier White
  • Red Canyon
  • Midnight
  • Rivian Blue
  • Limestone
  • Forest Green
  • El Cap Granite
  • Compass Yellow
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website.

Rivian R1T Speed

Being an American company Rivian plublishs 0-60mph (0-96km/h) times, but that should give you an idea what you can expect. The Dual-Motor AWD takes 4.5 seconds, the Performance Dual-Motor AWD just 3.5 seconds and the Quad-Motor AWD cuts it to just 3.0 seconds. Top speed is around 210km/h.

Rivian R1T Engine

There are three main powertrain options for the R1T - Dual-Motor AWD, Performance Dual-Motor AWD and Quad-Motor AWD.

The Dual-Motor AWD makes 397kW/827Nm, the Performance Dual-Motor AWD produces 495kW/1123Nm and the Quad-Motor manages an impressive 622kW/1231Nm.

Rivian R1T Accessories

The Rivian R1T comes equipped with a 21-inch alloy wheel and ‘road’ tyre combination, a built-in air-compressor, ‘Gear Guard’ security cable, synthetic leather trim, dark ash wood inlays, heated and ventilated seats and a heated steering wheel. An ‘All-Terrain’ package, available as an option, brings 20-inch alloys with all-terrain tyres, underbody protection and a full-size spare.

Neither Apple CarPlay nor Android Auto are available, with Rivian preferring its own bespoke Google-powered media system.

Rivian R1T Accessories

Rivian R1T Seats

The Rivian R1T has seating for five in the cabin. The seats are trimmed in synthetic (vegan-friendly) leather as standard. The rear seats feature a pass through to access the gear tunnel that's between the cabin and tray.

Rivian R1T Seats