USA EV Comparison: Rivian R1T Performance Dual-Motor Max vs R1T Tri-Motor Max

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Rivian R1T Performance Dual-Motor Max (2025-...) has a starting price of $88900, compared to the Rivian R1T Tri-Motor Max (2025-...), which starts at $99900.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Pickup.

Property Rivian R1T Performance Dual-Motor Max Rivian R1T Tri-Motor Max
Years of Production 2025-… 2025-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture USA USA
Body Style Pickup Pickup
Market Availability USA USA
Price USA (New) $88900 $99900
GCC Score 8.2 8.1

Range and Efficiency

Although both cars have the same battery capacity, Rivian R1T Performance Dual-Motor Max (2025-...) achieves a longer real-world range due to its superior energy efficiency.

Property Rivian R1T Performance Dual-Motor Max Rivian R1T Tri-Motor Max
Range (EPA) 420 mi 371 mi
Range (GCC) 399 mi 352 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 147 kWh 147 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 140 kWh 140 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 35.1 kWh/100 mi 39.8 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 2.85 mi/kWh 2.51 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.8 6.6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 220 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11.5 kW.

Property Rivian R1T Performance Dual-Motor Max Rivian R1T Tri-Motor Max
Max Charging Power (AC) 11.5 kW 11.5 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 220 kW 220 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 7.9 7.9

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Rivian R1T Tri-Motor Max (2025-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Rivian R1T Performance Dual-Motor Max Rivian R1T Tri-Motor Max
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 496 kW 634 kW
Motor Power (hp) 665 hp 850 hp
Motor Torque 829 lb-ft 1103 lb-ft
0-60 mph 3.4 s 2.9 s
Top Speed 130 mph 130 mph
Performance Score 7.3 7.6

Dimensions

The Rivian R1T Performance Dual-Motor Max (2025-...) and Rivian R1T Tri-Motor Max (2025-...) are about the same size.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Rivian R1T Performance Dual-Motor Max Rivian R1T Tri-Motor Max
Length 217.1 in 217.1 in
Width (with Mirrors) 88.4 in 88.4 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 82 in 82 in
Height 78.2 in 78.2 in
Wheelbase 135.8 in 135.8 in

Cargo and Towing

Both models provide equal trunk space and the same total cargo volume when the rear seats are folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Rivian R1T Tri-Motor Max (2025-...) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Rivian R1T Performance Dual-Motor Max (2025-...).

Property Rivian R1T Performance Dual-Motor Max Rivian R1T Tri-Motor Max
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 6772 lb 6812 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 29.2 ft3 29.2 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 59.9 ft3 59.9 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 11.1 ft3 11.1 ft3
Towing Capacity 7700 lb 11000 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 9.5 9.8
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