Video Summary
Here is the summary of the YouTube video:The Rivian R1T was the first all-electric pickup truck. Rivian is now calling its latest R1T a second generation, with new electric motors, battery pack, and upgrades to software and hardware. The styling has been calculated to be familiar with the previous R1T.
The model tested is the 2025 Rivian R1T with the triple motor. The truck has oval full LED taillights, LED low and high beam headlights, and LED daytime running lights. The turn signals are sequential. The light bar glows green at night, indicating that the vehicle is plugged in and showing the charging status. The model shown is painted in Forest Green, a $2500 option. It has signature styling elements, like those LED tail lights and the Rivian logo with the yellow accents. There are yellow accents on the wheels and brake calipers. The front bumper has beefy tow hooks. The openings in the grill have active grill shutters and front camera systems. This car features 11 cameras and 12 ultrasonic sensors around the vehicle.
Under the hood is a front trunk (frunk). Rivian has made the storage area in the front smaller than before. The frunk is 11 cubic feet. It’s not as big as the Ford F-150, though still very usable.
There are three motor choices in the R1T. First, dual-motor, dual-motor performance, and the triple motor shown in this video. There's also a quad-motor coming later this year. The quad is identified with teal accents, while the dual has silver. The triple motor has 850 horsepower and 1,103-pound-feet of torque. The new LFP battery pack has a capacity of 141.5 kWh, giving the vehicle an estimated range of 371 miles. It can charge at 220 kW at a DCFC, going from 10 to 80% in about 30 minutes. All trims have standard electronic all-wheel drive. The presenter estimates that it has a top speed of 130 miles. The R1T has a towing capacity of 11,000 pounds and a payload of 1,764 pounds.
The interior has premium leather seats with contrast stitching. There are rear seats, as well as, under-seat storage, something missing on the Toyota Tacoma due to its battery pack. The rear interior also includes USB-C charging ports and a touch screen for climate control in back. Apple Music is installed in the infotainment system on the 15.7-inch central display. Drivers can defrost the glass roof through the infotainment system. There is no glovebox. What the car does have is a rechargeable flashlight in the door. This electric pickup has a new one-speed automatic and 11.5kW on-board charger level 2.
Driving impressions are favorable. There is a lack of feedback in steering, it is quick, and precise. It makes the car feel more like a sports sedan. The 0 to 60 times are estimated to be at 2.8 seconds.
He believes that the Rivian R1T the top choice and mentions it needs to be on the list because of the great range, performance, practicality, and overall package.
