Get the latest updates on the Rivian R1T, the electric truck that’s redefining adventure. From software updates and new features to real-world performance and industry news, this category covers everything R1T. Stay informed on all things Rivian’s flagship pickup.
Is Rivian working on a Tri-Motor R1T/R1S? Based on documents submitted to the NHTSA, Rivian has added an additional variant under “Tri-Motor” and a trim called “Premium” for the 2025 model year VIN decoder. Until Rivian shares official information, this is all pure speculation. Source: NHTSA
A good rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s updated moderate overlap front test boosts the 2024 Rivian R1T crew cab pickup to TOP SAFETY PICK+ status. The updated moderate overlap test adds a dummy in the rear seat, pushing manufacturers to improve safety in the second row. In the test of the R1T, sensors in and around the second-row dummy recorded a low risk of injury to the head, neck, and chest, and the lap and shoulder belt remained properly positioned…
Rivian R1T is now available with the new powered tonneau cover in the R1 Store! The powered tonneau cover is only $500. Shop available R1T by going to Rivian.com
Rivian is emailing customers who have a Rivian R1 to inform them that they are “temporarily pausing custom configurations as we (Rivian) prepare for some retooling and improvements at our (Rivian Normal) plant.” The email also advertises an R1S with a Standard battery starting at $74,900 with deliveries within 1-4 weeks.
Rivian is simplifying pricing by moving all customers to today’s pricing and then providing preorder holders a voucher to honor original preorder pricing. Preorder holders will have until September 30, 2024, to use this voucher or you will lose the preorder pricing. tl;dr – use it or lose it It makes sense, you can’t continue to honor old pricing forever and this seems like a reasonable way to solve this issue.