Rivian R1S

Stay up to date on the Rivian R1S, the all-electric SUV built for adventure. From new features and software updates to real-world performance and industry news, this category covers everything R1S. Check back for the latest on Rivian’s flagship SUV.

Rivian Adds 2026 R1T and R1S Inventory to R1 Shop

Rivian has officially added 2026 model year R1T and R1S vehicles to the R1 Shop, but it’s not a full turnover just yet. You’ll still find plenty of 2025 inventory listed alongside the new builds, giving shoppers a mix of options to choose from. One of the biggest physical differences for 2026 is the addition of NACS charging ports, which now come standard. That’s a major shift from 2025 models, which still use CCS and will require an adapter to…

2026 Rivian R1S Quad Pebble Beach Edition to Auction with No Reserve

Rivian is debuting a bespoke showstopper at Pebble Beach Car Week: the 2026 R1S Quad Pebble Beach Edition, built exclusively for Broad Arrow’s Monterey auction and offered with no reserve. Estimated to fetch around $130,000, this one-off SUV blends performance and artistry in true Rivian fashion. It packs 1,025 horsepower from a quad-motor setup, launching from 0–60 mph in 2.6 seconds and running the quarter mile in 11.4 seconds. With advanced torque vectoring and off-road tuning, it’s just as capable on trails as it is cruising coastal highways. The exterior…

Rivian Gen 2 Quad Motor Offers Better Cooling and Efficiency

On paper, both the Gen 1 and newly released Gen 2 Rivian R1T and R1S offer quad-motor configurations, four motors, one per wheel, with torque vectoring and serious off-road capability. But with the Gen 2 Quad officially launching yesterday, it’s clear the motor technology isn’t just updated, it’s been completely re-engineered from the ground up. Rivian went from using externally sourced Bosch motors in Gen 1 to fully in-house designed Ascent motors in Gen 2 Quad. That change has a…

Rivian No Longer Includes Portable Charger With 2026 R1T and R1S

07/08/2025
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Jose Castillo

If you’re planning to order a 2026 Rivian R1T or R1S, here’s something to keep in mind: Rivian is no longer including the Portable Charger with new vehicles. Previously, every Rivian came with a Portable Charger that let you charge at home using either a standard 120V outlet or a 240V NEMA 14-50 outlet. For 2026, that charger is now a separate $400 accessory, regardless of whether you choose the NACS or J1772 variant. This change applies across the lineup,…

Rivian Quad-Motor Launch Edition Delivers Extreme Power, Performance and Exclusive Features

Rivian’s new Quad-Motor Launch Edition is built for those who crave maximum power, range, and control. Featuring an all-new in-house drive system with true four-wheel torque vectoring, this Gen 2 setup delivers up to 374 miles of EPA-estimated range and unmatched performance both on and off the road. With exclusive features like RAD Tuner and Kick Turn coming in September, plus unique interior and exterior combos, the Launch Edition stands apart. Starting at $115,990 for the R1T and $121,990 for the R1S, this is Rivian’s most advanced and capable configuration yet, setting a new benchmark for 2026 electric adventure vehicles.