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2025 Rivian R1T: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The big change for 2025 is the arrival of the heavily reworked second-generation Rivian R1T. It has a simpler electrical system and Rivian-built motors, while the batteries, suspension, software and driver-assistance hardware are also updated.
About the 2025 Rivian R1T
2nd generation update, first year of the heavily reworked Gen 2 R1T introduced for the 2025 model year.
Rivian positions the R1T as an electric pickup for people who want one vehicle to handle commuting, road trips, gear hauling and real off-road travel. Its core appeal is the mix of quick EV performance, useful truck capability, clever built-in storage, adjustable air suspension and a software-heavy cabin. Compared with other electric pickups, Rivian leans harder into adventure use and everyday livability rather than just straight-line speed or work-truck simplicity.
The 2025 lineup runs from the everyday-focused Dual Standard to the range-focused Dual Max, which reaches up to 420 miles of EPA-estimated range. The 850-hp Tri Max adds a more upscale cabin and nine drive modes, while the 1,025-hp Quad emphasizes maximum performance and individual control of each wheel. The limited California Dune Edition gives the Tri-Motor truck a desert-themed interior and extra underbody protection.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
Every R1T moves to Rivian-developed drive units. The Standard battery switches to lithium iron phosphate chemistry, the Large and Max batteries are redesigned, and the second-generation Quad produces 1,025 hp. The lineup also gains the limited, tri-motor California Dune Edition.
Structural
A simpler second-generation electrical architecture reduces the number of computer modules and the amount of wiring. Rivian also revises the suspension tuning across the lineup.
Safety
Rivian’s new driver-assistance hardware becomes standard, using 11 cameras and five radars to support features such as Highway Assist and a 360-degree camera view.
Tech
Cabin software and the screen interface are updated across the R1T.
Styling
The new California Dune Edition adds an exclusive Sandstone and Black Mountain interior with easy-clean flooring. Quad models gain dark exterior trim as standard equipment.
2025 Rivian R1T specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Quad Electric Motors | Tri Electric Motors | Dual Electric Motors / Electric Motors, Dual Performance | Dual Electric Motors / Electric Motors, Dual Performance | Dual Electric Motors | Tri Electric Motors |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Horsepower | 850 hp | 533–665 hp | 533–665 hp | 533 hp | 850 hp | |
| Torque | 1103 lb-ft | 610–829 lb-ft | 610–829 lb-ft | 610 lb-ft | 1103 lb-ft | |
| Max Towing | 11000 lb | 11000 lb | 7700 lb | 7700 lb | ||
| Trunk/Cargo | 11.1 cu-ft | 11.1 cu-ft | 11.1 cu-ft | 11.1 cu-ft | 11.1 cu-ft | 11.1 cu-ft |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 371 | 380–420 | 292–330 | 258 | 329 | |
| MPGe Combined | 76 | 80–87 | 79–82 | 79 | 68 | |
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| 360 Camera | ||||||
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| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||
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| Premium Audio | ||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Rivian R1T a new generation?
Yes. The 2025 R1T is the first model year of the heavily reworked second generation, with a new electrical architecture, Rivian-built motors, redesigned battery packs and upgraded driver-assistance hardware.
How is the 2025 Rivian R1T different from the 2024 model?
The 2025 R1T is a major update rather than a simple carryover. Its electrical system is less complex, all drive units are built by Rivian, the battery lineup is reworked, and the suspension, cabin software and driver-assistance hardware are updated.
Which 2025 Rivian R1T has the longest range?
The 2025 R1T Dual Max has the longest EPA-estimated range, reaching up to 420 miles. The Tri Max reaches up to 380 miles but focuses more heavily on performance and added equipment.
What are the high-performance versions of the 2025 Rivian R1T?
The 2025 performance models are the 850-hp Tri Max and the later-arriving 1,025-hp Quad. The Tri Max combines strong acceleration with up to 380 miles of range, while the Quad adds four-motor control and more aggressive factory hardware.
What is special about the 2025 Rivian R1T California Dune Edition?
The California Dune Edition is a limited 2025 special edition based on the 850-hp Tri-Motor R1T. It adds a desert-themed two-tone interior, easy-clean flooring, a reinforced underbody shield, a powered tonneau cover and a Soft Sand driving mode.
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