Video Summary
Here's a summary of the video:- The Rivian R1T is available with three all-wheel-drive systems: Dual-Motor, Performance Dual-Motor, and Quad-Motor.
- Range for the Dual-Motor is up to 643 km/400 miles, with 600 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque, and accelerates from 0 to 60 in 4.5 seconds.
- Range for the Performance Dual-Motor is 644 km/400 miles with 700 horsepower and 700 lb-ft of torque, and accelerates from 0 to 60 in 3.5 seconds.
- The Quad-Motor model offers 528 km/328 miles of range, with 835 horsepower and 903 lb-ft of torque; it accelerates from 0 to 60 in 3 seconds.
- All R1Ts come with a 16-inch touchscreen, a wireless charger, leatherette upholstery, natural-grained ash wood interior trim, power front seats, heated and ventilated front seats, driver and passenger lumbar adjustment, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, and Rivian Elevation audio by Meridian.
- Three battery packs are available: Standard, Large, and Max. Rivian did not disclose battery capacity.
- There's a 4.5-foot bed that extends to 6.9 feet with the tailgate down, lift the bed floor to access 14.3 cubic feet of waterproof lockable storage that accommodates a full-size spare tire.
- Road handling is excellent; the air suspension eats up bumps and it's super comfortable; steering is easy to maneuver.
- One significant downside is that it’s not possible to modulate regen braking or turn one-pedal driving off. This contributes to nausea for some passengers.
- The R1T has five cameras around the truck for security and the interior design feels somewhat conventional.
- On the exterior, the R1T includes a party trick with its electric frunk and has power outlets and an air compressor in the bed; plus a gear guard locking cable.
- The starting price for the Dual-Motor R1T is CAD $98,500 or USD $73,000; as tested, the Quad-Motor R1T with the large battery pack costs CAD $134,000, which does not qualify for a Federal EV rebate in Canada, but it does in the U.S.
- For the same price as the tested Rivian truck, it would be possible to buy a Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, a Chevy Bolt electric, and a Mazda Miata in the GT trim.
