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2026 Rivian R1S
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2026 Rivian R1S

This three-row electric SUV has an EPA-rated range of about 260 to 400 miles, depending on battery and tire size. With 835 hp from four electric motors, the R1S we tested is ridiculously quick and handles with relative agility, though it became tail-happy when driven to its limits around our track. The ride is too stiff, electric-motor whine is noticeable at low speeds, and the regenerative braking is too strong, which makes it difficult to drive the SUV smoothly. The interior is uncluttered, but the controls are extremely distracting because almost every task, including adjusting the air vents, is done through the touchscreen. A front trunk adds cargo space. DC fast charging is supposedly capable of a max acceptance rate of 200 kilowatts, but we haven't seen anywhere close to that. Rivian gave its R1S three-row electric SUV a freshening for 2025. Improvements include a smoother powertrain, a slightly more absorbent ride, and a quieter cabin.

Market value
$87,950
Fuel
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
7
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Model year 2026
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability 2/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Electric
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Direct, 1-speed
Category
Electric SUVs 3-row
Generation began
2022

Pricing

Current retail median
$87,950
Retail value range
$73,800 - $120,650
Original MSRP range
$76,990 - $130,000
Trade-in range
$69,725 - $112,800

Ratings

Road test score
78/100
Reliability
2/5

Road tests

0-30 mph
1.9 sec
0-60 mph
4.6 sec
60-0 mph braking
132 ft
Avoidance speed
50 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
201 in
Width
82 in
Height
77 in
Wheelbase
121 in
Weight
6,660 lb
Maximum load
1,820 lb
Towing capacity
7,700 lb

Interior

Seating
7 people
Front head room
6.5 in
Front leg room
44 in
Rear head room
5.5 in
Rear leg room
31.5 in
Cargo volume
50.5 cu ft
Luggage
1+3+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
10/10
Greenhouse gas score
10/10
SmartWay
Elite

Brand context

About Rivian

Rivian is a comparatively new manufacturer that produces electric pickup trucks and SUVs. Our tests found its EVs to be comfortable, startlingly fast, and very capable off-road. Range is practical and competitive with similarly-priced vehicles. Its vehicles come with lots of cargo room, including deep front trunks and a horizontal pass-through “Gear Tunnel” in some of the pickup truck models. Drawbacks include screen-centric controls for essential functions, including adjusting air vents, and an aggressive regenerative braking system that makes its vehicles difficult to drive smoothly. Rivian usually ranks near the bottom of our predicted reliability rating, but near the top in our owner satisfaction surveys.

Vehicle ID: 38949 Updated: December 4, 2025

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