Last updated August 4, 2026
The R1S lineup starts with Dual Standard, the straightforward entry point with the smaller battery and the core family-friendly Rivian experience. Dual, Dual Large, and Dual Standard+ form the range-focused middle of the lineup. Dual Max emphasizes longer trips, while Quad Large is the older high-performance branch. Adventure is the mainline premium version from the early R1S years. Launch Edition and Quad Launch Edition mark limited first-release models, while California Dune Edition has a desert-travel theme. Tri and Tri Max blend strong performance, long-distance ability, and a richer cabin. Quad is the regular-production performance and trail-capability model.
The Entry-level EV trim level, represented by Dual Standard, is the simplest route into the full R1S experience, with the smaller battery rather than a stripped-down cabin.
Best for: Drivers who want the R1S family cabin, all-wheel drive, and adjustable ride height without prioritizing maximum range or acceleration.
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The Mid-Range EV trim level includes Dual, Dual Large, and Dual Standard+, and serves as the range-focused core of the R1S lineup.
Best for: Families and road-trippers who want more travel range while keeping the approachable dual-motor setup.
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Compared with Entry-level EV, this level moves beyond the Standard battery with Standard+, Large, or Max versions and makes the built-in air compressor part of its core adventure equipment.
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The Premium EV trim level groups Dual Max, the long-distance specialist, with Quad Large, the earlier four-motor performance and trail model.
Best for: Shoppers deciding between fewer charging stops in Dual Max and stronger performance-oriented capability in Quad Large.
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Compared with Mid-Range EV, this level reaches farther in two directions: Dual Max emphasizes the longest road-trip distance, while Quad Large adds four-motor performance and broader trail capability.
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The Special Editions trim level includes Adventure, California Dune Edition, Launch Edition, and Quad Launch Edition, each defined by a particular era, theme, or limited-release identity.
Best for: Shoppers who value early-production history, distinctive design details, or edition-specific road and trail hardware.
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Unlike the regular configurations below it, this group is defined by limited-release status, distinct themes, and edition-specific equipment rather than a simple equipment step.
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The Tri Motor EV trim level includes Tri and Tri Max, the performance-luxury middle ground that combines rapid acceleration, long-trip range, and a richer interior.
Best for: Drivers who want serious road and trail performance without making the full Quad setup the main priority.
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Compared with the edition-led group below it, Tri Motor EV is a regular-production performance-luxury step built around tri-motor power, a Max battery, the Ascend cabin, an adjustable glass roof, and premium audio.
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The Quad Motor EV trim level, represented by Quad, is the regular-production R1S focused most heavily on acceleration, precise wheel control, and demanding trail use.
Best for: Performance-minded drivers who also want the R1S model with the broadest emphasis on difficult terrain and individual wheel control.
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Compared with Tri Motor EV, Quad adds a fourth motor with independent control at every wheel, reinforced underbody protection, and expanded performance and terrain functions.
2 in stock| Feature | Premium EV | Mid-Range EV | Tri Motor EV | Quad Motor EV | Entry-level EV | Special Editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Includes | Dual Max, Quad Large6 in stock | Dual, Dual Large, Dual Standard+4 in stock | Tri, Tri Max3 in stock | Quad2 in stock | Dual Standard15 in stock | Adventure, California Dune Edition, Launch Edition, Quad Launch Edition32 in stock |
| Member trims | Dual Max; Quad Large | Dual; Dual Large; Dual Standard+ | Tri; Tri Max | Quad | Dual Standard | Adventure; California Dune; Launch editions |
| Motor layout | Dual or four-motor AWD | Dual-motor AWD | Tri-motor AWD | Four-motor AWD | Dual-motor AWD | Varies by edition |
| Battery identity | Max in Dual Max; Large in Quad Large | Standard+, Large, or Max | Max battery | Max battery | Standard battery | Varies by edition |
| Main focus | Long range or earlier Quad performance | Everyday range and travel | Performance, range, and luxury | Performance and difficult terrain | Core R1S experience | Distinct themes and limited releases |
| Cabin identity | Travel comfort or earlier Quad setup | Adventure-style interior | Ascend premium interior | Ascend premium interior | Core comfort and displays | Adventure or Ascend, by edition |
| Capability character | Road-trip or trail focus by member | Air compressor and adjustable suspension | Broad road and trail modes | Independent wheel control and underbody shield | Adjustable ride height | Edition-specific hardware |
They refer to motor count. Dual has two motors and emphasizes everyday driving and range. Tri has three motors, stronger performance, and a richer cabin on newer models. Quad has four motors and independently controls each wheel.
On newer R1S models, Dual Standard uses the smaller Standard battery and focuses on the core seven-seat, all-wheel-drive experience. Dual uses a Large or Max battery, so it is the stronger fit for longer trips and fewer charging stops.
Dual Standard+ was a first-generation middle battery step introduced for 2024. It offered more travel range than Dual Standard while keeping dual-motor all-wheel drive, seven seats, adjustable air suspension, large displays, and heated and ventilated front seats.
The battery is the main difference. On second-generation models, Dual Large was rated for up to about 330 miles, while Dual Max was rated for up to 410 miles on the specified road-wheel setup. Both retain seven seats, dual-motor all-wheel drive, air suspension, and a 7,700-pound towing limit.
On second-generation models, Tri adds an 850-hp three-motor system, a Max battery, nine drive modes, a built-in air compressor, an electronically tinting glass roof, upgraded audio, and the richer Ascend cabin. Dual is more focused on range and everyday use.
On newer models, Tri uses three motors with 850 hp and balances rapid acceleration with long-trip ability. Quad uses four motors with 1,025 hp, independent control at each wheel, reinforced underbody protection, and additional performance and trail functions.
Adventure is the main premium trim name used on earlier R1S models. It combines seven seats and adjustable air suspension with a panoramic roof, heated and ventilated front seats, premium audio, a built-in air compressor, power outlets, and the Driver+ safety suite.
Yes. The original Launch Edition was a limited early-release R1S that paired the Adventure-style premium cabin with an 835-hp quad-motor system and Large battery. Adventure became the broader mainline trim and was also built in dual-motor form.
Quad Large refers to the first-generation setup with 835 hp and a Large battery. The second-generation Quad uses Rivian’s newer four-motor system with 1,025 hp, a Max battery, independent wheel control, reinforced underbody protection, and the premium Ascend cabin.
The California Dune Edition is a limited second-generation Tri-Motor R1S built around desert travel. It has 850 hp, a Max battery, reinforced underbody protection, a Soft Sand mode, easy-clean flooring, and an electronically tinting glass roof.
Dual Max is the range-focused pick among second-generation used R1S models. It pairs the largest battery with dual-motor all-wheel drive and was rated for up to 410 miles on the specified road-wheel setup, without moving to the performance-focused Tri hardware.
Dual Standard or Dual is the straightforward fit on newer models. Both retain seven seats, all-wheel drive, adjustable air suspension, large displays, and modern driver-assistance hardware. Dual is better suited to frequent long trips because it has a larger battery.
Quad is the performance-focused choice in the second-generation lineup. Its four motors produce 1,025 hp and control each wheel independently. Tri is the less extreme step, with 850 hp, long-trip ability, and many of the same premium cabin touches.
Newer R1S trims share seven seats, all-wheel drive, adjustable air suspension, a 15.6-inch center touchscreen, a 12.3-inch driver display, and second-generation driver-assistance hardware. Battery size, motor count, cabin finish, and trail equipment separate the versions.
Some Dual R1S vehicles left the factory with a Performance calibration, so the Dual name does not guarantee one power output. Depending on era and original setup, Dual models in this group produce 533 to 665 hp. Verify the individual vehicle’s original configuration.