Rivian R1T Pricing, Trims, And Features Explained

The all-new Rivian R1T electric pickup truck has been making waves in recent months, as well as previous generations causing a stir well before that. This EV pickup is fast, well-designed, and offers you many trims, motor configurations, and battery ranges depending on the selection you make, so it feels like a custom-tailored experience.

When shopping for the Rivian R1T this year, you will have one *technical* model, ‘Adventure,’ which you can then customize with five types of trim packages. You’ll also have a dual or quad-motor build on this electric pickup, with the quad-motor configuration being featured in the higher ‘trim’ models. Again, if you only see Adventure as an option or model name, that’s normal: You want to focus on the motor, range, and other performance-enhancing upgrades when shopping through Rivian.

The R1T sets itself apart with an impressive range, addressing a critical factor for electric vehicles. The base model offers 270 miles per charge, while opting for the Large and Max battery packs extends the range even further, reaching 352 and 410 miles, respectively. You have plenty of ways to enhance an R1T pickup, whether your main focus is range, speed, or a mix of everything. Starting at $80,800 and moving up to $94,000, this is one of the higher-costing EV trucks available. We’ll share more details below, so keep reading!

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from Rivian and other authoritative sources, including Car and Driver and Motor Trend.

Rivian R1T Adventure Dual Motor Standard Pack

Starting Price: $79,000

The Rivian R1T comes standard with a dual-motor powertrain, starting at ~$79,000. This is the entry-level trim and boasts roughly 270 miles of expected range. Moreover, this trim level boasts a Standard Pack battery with a combined output of just over 533 horsepower, plus all-wheel drive. Although your one model name across all five trims is ‘Adventure,’ each one holds a different battery configuration; Between 270 and 350-400 miles.

Rivian R1T Dual Motor Standard Pack Performance And Specs

(Data sourced from Rivian and Motor Trend)

The standard R1T comes with a base or ‘Standard’ battery. This provides roughly 270 miles of charge. You can always pick and choose what you upgrade, mainly the three batteries on the list. Your best range is in the ‘Max’ battery.

Interior and Exterior Features

Inside the R1T’s cabin, Rivian blends luxury with practicality. The interior offers leather, wood, and large displays for both the gauge cluster and infotainment system. The innovative Gear Guard system adds to the R1T’s appeal, providing a secure storage solution for your everyday items. Exterior features like roof crossbars and a 15.6-inch touchscreen add to the overall functionality and aesthetic appeal of the R1T: One of the hottest trucks on the market in 2024.

• Interior highlights: Premium leather and wood detailing, large infotainment and gear cluster displays, extended cargo space, 12 cubic feet of lockable storage, and an expandable and collapsible crossbar system
• Exterior highlights: 21-inch wheels, a customizable air suspension, an integrated air compressor mounted in the bed, a manually operated bed cover, a setup of four 120V power outlets within a 15-amp circuit (including two located in the truck bed), and tow hooks.

Rivian R1T Battery Pack Options

While shopping for Rivian R1T trims this year, you’ll see the following battery options: Standard, Large, and Max. The ranges for these batteries are between 270 and 410 miles per charge. Moreover, your base model R1T comes with a regular battery pack, boasting the ~270 expected miles of range. Your middle-tier (and most used battery across the lineup) is the Large configuration, offering you up to 352 miles. Last, you have the Max battery, which promises 410 miles of range.

Rivian R1T Adventure Dual Motor Performance Large Pack

Starting Price: $84,000

Your next trim level for the 2024 Rivian R1T comes with a performance battery pack that is also a bit larger than the standard trim. Inside the Adventure Dual Motor Performance trim, you also see a dual-motor configuration plus standard AWD. Your range improves with the Performance Large Pack, up from 270 (standard) to a whopping 352 miles per charge. This trim is not much more than the base, costing $84,000.

Rivian R1T Dual Motor Performance Large Pack Performance And Specs

(Data sourced from Rivian and Motor Trend)

You also want to note that in the higher Performance Large Pack configuration, range, horsepower, AND torque greatly improve. 270 miles per charge up to 352 is a decent bump, as well as the nearly 700 horses this model is capable of making.

Rivian R1T Payload And Towing Capacity

Another feature of the Rivian R1T is its impressive payload and towing capacity. For this model, you can expect a towing capacity close to 11,000, while its payload is 1,760 pounds. Rivian has made this EV model one capable of being an everyday ‘work’ truck, so it’s a solid choice for those in construction, design, small business owners, etc.

Rivian R1T Adventure Quad Motor Large Pack

Starting Price: $87,000

The next trim level to consider this year in an R1T is the Adventure Quad Motor Large Pack. This is one of your best bets for increased range and performance, as the quad-motor design takes the place of what normally is a dual-motor setup. For the Quad Motor Large Pack trim, you can expect 835 horsepower, 900+ pound-feet of torque, and 320-ish miles of range per full charge.

Rivian R1T Quad Motor Large Pack Performance And Specs

(Data sourced from Rivian and Motor Trend)

The Unique Dual And Quad-Motor Configurations Of R1T

What has long kept the lights on at Rivian is the brand’s commitment to engineering. With the past couple of generations of this model, you see a dual or quad-motor setup boasting faster performance and better overall range/charging for your electric pickup. With a dual motor, you get 600 horsepower, while the quad motor design offers a jaw-dropping 835 horses. Moreover, the R1T boasts 0 to 60 MPH testing times in just 3.0 seconds, giving it the title of the fastest-tested* pickup to date.

Rivian R1T Adventure Dual Motor Max Pack

Starting Price: $89,000

Moving up a level to our next trim level of the Rivian R1T, there’s the ultra-perky Adventure Dual Motor Max Pack model. This vehicle builds upon its dual motor counterparts, boasting a slightly larger battery (149 kWh 400 V lithium-ion). You also move back to 533 horsepower, so this is not quite as fast as the previous quad-motor configuration R1T. This model is also using the ‘Max’ battery pack, boasting 410 miles PER full charge. This makes it one of the most competitive options currently in the EV market.

Rivian R1T Dual Motor Max Pack Performance And Specs

(Data sourced from Rivian and Motor Trend)

Rivian R1T Adventure Dual Motor Performance Max Pack

Starting Price: $94,000

The final trim level of the Rivian R1T for this year is the Dual Motor Performance Max Pack. This is the most expensive and decked-out Rivian R1T, and it boasts 665 horsepower, a 149 kWh 400 V lithium-ion battery, and 829 pound-feet of torque. You can also expect this particular model to travel 0-60 MPH in a mere 3.5 seconds, putting it right behind the quad-motor configuration.

Rivian R1T Dual Motor Performance Max Pack Performance And Specs

(Data sourced from Rivian and Motor Trend)

2024 Rivian R1T Safety Ratings By IIHS

Safety continues to be a major part of the brand’s identity, with the R1T lineup extending its prowess. According to the IIHS, this electric pickup truck scores a perfect rating for overall crash safety and has won the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award for 2022, 2023, and now this newest release.

Here’s how its testing went:

(Data sourced from the IIHS)

Rivian Also Offers A Great Warranty Period For Owners

Before hopping into a brand-new Rivian EV pickup truck this year, it’s worth mentioning how nice the warranty period is for owners.

For 2024, you can expect Rivian to offer a Comprehensive Warranty:

• 5-year or 60,000-mile (whichever occurs first) for Quad-Motor configurations.
• 4-year or 50,000-mile (whichever occurs first) for all other configurations.

Moving onto the battery pack and drivetrain system, your warranty looks like this:

• 8-year or 175,000-mile (whichever occurs first) for Large pack battery with Quad-Motor.
• 8-year or 150,000-mile (whichever occurs first) for Large or Max pack battery with Dual-Motor.

Again, there’s no better time than now to check one of these out and see if it fits your lifestyle.