Rivian

Dual Standard

Dual Large

Dual Max

Tri Max

Quad Max

The Rivian R1S is a three-row electric SUV that competes with the Cadillac Escalade IQ and Mercedes EQS SUV while appealing to buyers who actually want to use their vehicles off-road. Built on Rivian's skateboard platform shared with the R1T pickup, it combines genuine trail capability with a spacious, premium interior. Reviewers at MotorTrend and Car and Driver consistently single out its quad-zone air suspension and tank-turn-capable software as features no other luxury electric SUV matches, while the Dual Large trim's 352-mile EPA range draws particular praise for long-haul usability.

Dual Large trim achieves 352 miles EPA range, and the Dual Max extends that to 410 miles — among the highest in the class for a three-row SUV

Tri Max and Quad Max trims hit 0–60 in 3.0s and 2.6s respectively, with up to 1,025 hp, rivaling performance SUVs costing significantly more

Standard air suspension with up to 15 inches of ground clearance and genuine wading depth up to 3.5 feet distinguishes it from competitors that offer off-road styling without capability

Interior build quality and material choices received favorable marks from Edmunds and MotorTrend, particularly the thoughtful storage layout, gear tunnel integration, and configurable flat-fold seating

Over-the-air software updates have meaningfully improved range estimates, charging speed, and off-road drive modes since launch, a pattern reviewers note as ongoing rather than one-time

Entry Dual Standard trim is priced at $75,900 for only 270 miles of EPA range, making the value case weak unless buyers step up to the $82,900 Dual Large

Rivian's proprietary charging network remains far smaller than Tesla's Supercharger network, and DC fast-charging peaks around 200 kW, slower than rivals like the Hyundai Ioniq 7 on a per-kWh basis

Third-row space is tighter than in conventionally proportioned three-row SUVs of similar exterior length, a consistent complaint in long-term reviews from Car and Driver and InsideEVs

Quad Max at $121,990 adds 655 hp and drops 0–60 by 0.4s compared to the Tri Max, but range does not improve beyond 371 miles, making the top trim difficult to justify on practicality grounds alone

The Rivian R1T is a battery-electric pickup truck that has consistently impressed reviewers as a genuine work-and-recreation vehicle rather than a lifestyle prop. Launched in 2021 as one of the first purpose-built electric trucks to reach consumers, it competes with the Ford F-150 Lightning and Tesla Cybertruck. Critics frequently single out its purpose-designed adventure hardware and its composed, car-like ride quality as traits that set it apart. The broad powertrain lineup, ranging from 270 miles of range up to 1,025 horsepower in Quad Max trim, gives buyers meaningful choices across capability and price.

Unique storage solutions — the frunk, gear tunnel between cab and bed, and lockable under-bed compartments — are consistently praised by reviewers as genuinely practical for outdoor and worksite use

Quad-Motor AWD and Tri-Motor AWD trims deliver 0–60 times of 2.5s and 2.9s respectively, among the quickest figures available in any production truck

Dual Max trim achieves 420 miles of EPA-rated range, substantially higher than most EV truck competitors and enough to reduce range anxiety on long hauls

Ride and handling balance is repeatedly cited by MotorTrend and Car and Driver as unusually composed for a truck, with adaptive air suspension that handles both off-road terrain and highway cruising capably

Build quality and interior materials have been rated above average for the segment, with a clean, intuitive 15.6-inch touchscreen interface that reviewers find less distracting than some rivals

Entry price of $71,700 for the Dual Standard trim with only 270 miles of range draws criticism as expensive relative to comparably ranged ICE trucks and the Ford F-150 Lightning

Rivian's proprietary charging network is smaller than Tesla's Supercharger network, and third-party DC fast-charging speeds top out around 200 kW, meaning longer stops than some competitors on road trips

The Tri Max trim trades range for power, dropping to 371 miles despite a $99,900 price tag — buyers seeking both maximum range and performance must choose carefully between configurations

Over-the-air software updates and early service center availability have drawn mixed owner feedback, with some buyers reporting delays in warranty repairs due to limited service network density outside major metro areas

	Rivian R1S	Rivian R1T
Body type	three-row SUV	pickup truck
Trims	5	5
Starting price	$75,900	$71,700
Max EPA range	410 mi	420 mi
Max power	1,025 hp	1,025 hp
Quickest 0–60	2.6 s	2.5 s
Federal tax credit	$7,500 eligible	$7,500 eligible
Drive options	Dual-Motor AWD Tri-Motor AWD Quad-Motor AWD	Dual-Motor AWD Tri-Motor AWD Quad-Motor AWD
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Rivian R1S vs. Rivian R1T