Rivian R1T vs. R1S: Every Battery, Motor and Trim Combination Explained

Rivian sells exactly two versions of the same idea: the R1T pickup and the R1S three-row SUV ride on the same second-generation R1 platform, share the same batteries and motors, and differ mainly in body, price, and towing. The complexity comes from the order sheet — motor counts (Dual, Performance Dual, Tri, Quad) multiplied by battery packs make Rivian's configurator one of the more confusing in the industry.

This guide breaks down every combination you can actually buy in the US as of July 2026, with current pricing and EPA ranges. Two housekeeping notes first. Rivian dropped the entry-level Standard battery pack from both trucks in mid-2026 as the cheaper R2 arrived, so every R1 now comes with the Large or Max pack and more than 300 miles of range. And the federal EV purchase tax credit ended on September 30, 2025 — no R1 (or any other EV) qualifies for a federal purchase credit today, so treat the prices below, which exclude Rivian's $1,895 destination charge, as the real numbers.

How the Gen-2 R1 lineup works

Two battery packs

• Large (about 109 kWh): the volume pack. Roughly 330 miles of EPA range in either body on standard wheels.
• Max (140 kWh): the road-trip pack. Up to 420 miles in the R1T and 410 miles in the R1S (EPA) — still among the longest-range EVs sold in America. The Max pack is also required for the R1T's full 11,000-pound tow rating and is the only pack offered with Tri and Quad motors.

The old Standard pack (roughly 92.5 kWh, LFP chemistry, 258–270 miles EPA depending on wheels) was discontinued in mid-2026; if you see one, it's dealer-registered or used stock. DC fast charging peaks around 220 kW on the Max pack (Rivian), and every 2026 R1 has a native NACS (Tesla-style) charge port with a CCS adapter included, so both major fast-charging networks are usable.

Four motor configurations

• Dual (533 hp): one motor per axle, about 4.5 seconds to 60 mph. Plenty for towing and daily driving.
• Performance Dual (665 hp): a software-and-tune upgrade on the same hardware, about 3.4 seconds to 60 mph (Rivian), plus extra drive modes.
• Tri (850 hp): one front motor, two rear. 0–60 in about 2.9 seconds and a rear torque-vectoring party trick. Max pack only.
• Quad (1,025 hp): the flagship, new for 2026 with Rivian's in-house motors at all four corners. 0–60 in about 2.5–2.6 seconds (Rivian), individual-wheel torque control, and off-road features like Kick Turn. Max pack only.

What Gen 2 changed, briefly

If you're cross-shopping against a used first-generation R1 (built 2022 to mid-2024), know that the second-generation trucks are substantially different under the skin even though they look nearly identical. Rivian moved to a zonal electrical architecture with far fewer computers and wiring, switched to its own in-house drive units across the lineup, retuned the standard-fit air suspension, and rewrote the software platform that handles everything from drive modes to over-the-air updates. Every R1 still offers up to 15 inches of adjustable ground clearance and more than three feet of water fording on the air suspension (Rivian). Gen-2 trucks are meaningfully more efficient and have proven more reliable in owner surveys, which is why we'd steer most used-market shoppers toward a 2025-or-newer build despite the price premium.

Charging in the real world

Rivian quotes a 10-to-80 percent DC fast charge in roughly 30 to 41 minutes depending on pack, with peak rates around 220 kW on the Max pack (Rivian). That's competitive but not class-leading — a 140-kWh pack is simply a lot of battery to fill, so plan on Max-pack road-trip stops running longer than they would in a smaller EV. The native NACS port means Tesla Supercharger access without dongles hanging off the side, and the included CCS adapter keeps Electrify America and EVgo in play. At home, figure roughly a full overnight session on a 240-volt circuit to replenish a deeply discharged Max pack; our charging calculator can turn your local electricity rate into an exact cost per fill.

Every R1T combination (July 2026)

Configuration	Price (before dest.)	Battery	EPA range	Power	0–60 mph
R1T Dual Large	$77,990	Large	330 mi	533 hp	~4.5 sec
R1T Performance Dual Large	$84,990	Large	~292–330 mi	665 hp	~3.4 sec
R1T Dual Max	$84,990	Max	420 mi	533 hp	~4.5 sec
R1T Performance Dual Max	~$92,000	Max	~400 mi	665 hp	~3.4 sec
R1T Tri Max	$100,990	Max	371 mi	850 hp	~2.9 sec
R1T Quad Max	$115,990	Max	374 mi	1,025 hp	~2.5 sec

Range figures are for the standard 21- or 22-inch road wheels; the 20-inch all-terrain tires typically cost 10–15 percent of range. The Performance Dual upgrade runs about $7,000 over the equivalent Dual on either pack (Rivian). Note the deliberate pricing overlap that creates: at $84,990, the Performance Dual with the Large pack costs the same as the standard Dual with the Max pack. That's the central R1T decision — 90 more miles or 132 more horsepower for the same money. Unless you drag-race trailers, take the range.

Every R1S combination (July 2026)

The R1S runs about $6,000 above the equivalent R1T and gives up a little range to its taller, heavier body. It seats seven across three rows.

Configuration	Price (before dest.)	Battery	EPA range	Power	0–60 mph
R1S Dual Large	$83,990	Large	329 mi	533 hp	~4.5 sec
R1S Performance Dual Large	~$91,000	Large	~290–329 mi	665 hp	~3.4 sec
R1S Dual Max	$90,990	Max	410 mi	533 hp	~4.5 sec
R1S Performance Dual Max	~$98,000	Max	~390 mi	665 hp	~3.4 sec
R1S Tri Max	$106,990	Max	371 mi	850 hp	~2.9 sec
R1S Quad Max	$121,990	Max	374 mi	1,025 hp	~2.6 sec

The Quad Launch Edition versions ($119,990 R1T, $125,990 R1S) added launch-exclusive colors and equipment; they were limited-run and are largely spoken for. The Quad's EPA numbers deserve a footnote: Rivian quotes up to 400 miles in Conserve mode, which decouples two motors on the highway (Rivian) — the 374-mile figure is the standard all-purpose rating.

Which combination should you buy?

• Best value: Dual Large ($77,990 R1T / $83,990 R1S). With the Standard pack gone this is the default, and it's a good one — 533 hp and about 330 miles covers the vast majority of real use. Since mid-2026 it's also the cheapest way into an R1, a $7,000 higher floor than before, which is worth knowing if you were budgeting off older articles.
• Road-trippers and towers: Dual Max ($84,990 / $90,990). The 420/410-mile ratings are the headline, but the bigger deal for truck buyers is that the R1T's 11,000-pound tow rating applies only to Max-pack trucks — Large-pack R1Ts are rated at 7,700 pounds. Towing can cut any EV's range roughly in half, so the Max pack is really a towing pack.
• Skip (for most people): Performance Dual on the Large pack. Same money as Dual Max, less range, and 533 hp already isn't slow.
• The enthusiast sweet spot: Tri Max ($100,990 / $106,990). Supercar acceleration, 371 miles, and most of the Quad's party tricks for $15,000 less.
• The halo: Quad Max ($115,990 / $121,990). 1,025 hp and genuinely novel off-road software (Kick Turn spins the truck in place on dirt). Wonderful, and unnecessary.

R1T or R1S: truck or SUV?

Because the hardware is identical, this comes down to how you carry things and people.

• Pick the R1T if you tow or haul. The 4.5-foot bed, the pass-through gear tunnel behind the cab, a large frunk, and (with the Max pack) an 11,000-pound tow rating make it the more capable machine — payload is rated at 1,764 pounds across the board (Rivian) — and it's about $6,000 cheaper at every rung. It seats five; the R1S seats seven. All R1S configurations tow up to 7,700 pounds.
• Pick the R1S if you carry people. It's the family flagship: three usable rows, enclosed cargo space, and a shorter body that's easier to park. In most independent testing it gives up only a few percent of range to the R1T.
• Range anxiety tiebreaker: the R1T Dual Max's 420-mile rating (EPA) is the highest of any Rivian and beats every electric pickup rival, including the 325-mile Tesla Cybertruck AWD.
• Cross-shopping the luxury three-row field? With Tesla's Model X now out of production, the R1S has essentially inherited the electric adventure-SUV segment — our R1S vs. Model X comparison covers whether a discounted or used X still makes sense.

A quick, honest word on the R2

If these prices sting, Rivian's smaller R2 is the reason the Standard-pack R1s went away — and it's real now, not vaporware. Customer deliveries began in June 2026 from Rivian's Normal, Illinois plant, starting with the R2 Performance with Launch Package at $57,990 and around 330 miles of claimed range. A dual-motor R2 Premium at $53,990 is due late 2026, and rear-drive Standard versions are slated for 2027 — roughly $48,490 for a Standard Long Range early in the year and $44,990 for the base Standard by summer (Rivian).

Two honest caveats. First, the cheap R2s are the late ones: through 2026 you can only actually take delivery of the $57,990 launch spec, and Rivian expects just 20,000–25,000 R2 deliveries this year, so demand will outrun supply for a while. Second, early launch-edition vehicles shipped without a heat pump, which matters for cold-climate winter range. The R2 is a two-row, five-seat SUV — it replaces neither the R1T's bed nor the R1S's third row. If you need those, the R1 is still the answer; if you don't, waiting may save you $30,000.

Whichever way you lean, put numbers on it before you order: EV Decoder's charging calculator will estimate what a 140-kWh Max pack actually costs to fill at home versus on the road, our Find My EV tool can sanity-check whether an R1, an R2, or something else entirely fits your budget and range needs, and the deals page tracks current Rivian financing and inventory offers.