Rivian unveiled its next-generation R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV on Thursday, with both electric vehicles receiving a plethora of upgrades. They've got more range, more power and a host of electrical and software updates -- and people already have thoughts. The all-wheel drive R1 dual motor is unchanged, but the automaker added a new tri-motor system that boasts 850 horsepower and can do 0 to 60 mph in 2.
9 seconds while delivering approximately 380 miles of range. If you reduce the power via Conserve Mode, Rivian says 410 miles of range is possible. The quad motor also received a rework that features an incredible 1,200lb-ft of torque with launch mode activated.
It can scoot a Rivian vehicle from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds and can run a quarter mile in 10.5 seconds, matching some very expensive supercars like the 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo S and the 2019 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ.
In addition to the mechanical changes, the Rivian Max battery pack now has up to 420 miles of range, while the Rivian Larger battery pack is rated for a maximum of 330 miles. So far, public opinion has been generally positive about the second-generation R1T and R1S. Some users on X called them beautiful , while others were much more excited about the range and speed.
Referencing the Tesla Cybertruck -- which was recalled in April due to a faulty accelerator pedal -- others said on X that the new R1T is "basically the cybertruck I wanted." Users on Reddit seem pretty impressed with the new vehicles .
