2024 Rivian R1T Crew Cab

　　

2024 Rivian R1T Review

byMichael CantuCorrespondent

　　Michael Cantu has worked in the automotive industry since 2014. He has written over 800 car-related articles and tested and reviewed over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Michael is a contributor at zzdcar and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Digital Trends and InsideEVs. Michael was featured on a few InsideEVs YouTube channel videos on the topic of electric vehicles. Michael was a MotorTrend Car of the Year judge for 2019 and was a driver in MotorTrend's World's Greatest Drag Races 7 & 8.

　　, rating written byMichael CantuDirector, Vehicle Testing

　　Jonathan Elfalan has worked in the automotive industry since 2005. As a director of vehicle testing at zzdcar, Jonathan has tested and reviewed thousands of cars and written thousands of car-related articles over the course of his career. Jonathan got his start testing cars for Road & Track magazine as a newly minted mechanical engineer grad from University of California, Irvine, and has also contributed to Motor Trend and the Associated Press. He likes to say he learned to drive a manual transmission in a rear-wheel-drive mid-engine vehicle but often omits it was his family's 1991 Toyota Previa minivan.

　　The 2024 R1T is an all-electric pickup truck produced by Rivian, an electric vehicle manufacturer. There's a lot that's special about the R1T, starting with its size. It's smaller than large trucks like the Ford F-150 but larger than midsize trucks like the Toyota Tacoma. It's also atypical in that it's only available as a crew cab with a short 4.5-foot bed. But it does have standard all-wheel drive thanks to the R1T's dual- or quad-motor powertrain. The driving range depends on the battery pack size and motor configuration but the EPA estimates should land between 270 and 400 miles.

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Rivian R1T EV Insights

Trim:R1T Adventure

　　Adventure 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB Dual-Motor Standard Pack (electric DD) (Most Popular) - $73,000 MSRPAdventure 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB Dual-Motor Large Pack (electric DD) - $79,000 MSRPAdventure 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB Performance Dual-Motor Large Pack (electric DD) - $84,000 MSRPAdventure 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB Quad-Motor Large Pack (electric DD) - $87,000 MSRPAdventure 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB Dual-Motor Max Pack (electric DD) - $89,000 MSRPAdventure 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB Performance Dual-Motor Max Pack (electric DD) - $94,000 MSRP

　　

Range

　　270 miles

　　EPA Estimated Range

　　EV batteries lose 1-2% of range per year. Est. range for this car is 230 miles after 8 years.Electric cars typically experience 1-2% of range loss per year with slightly faster degradation over the first 50,000 miles as the car settles into its long term state, according to Recurrent's study of 15,000 EVs.

　　Estimated range mapThis map is a visual representation of the possible one-way and round-trips by this vehicle (on a full charge) from the geometric center of Rutland, North Dakota. The depicted ranges are based on the estimated new vehicle range value provided by the EPA, rounded down to miles for one-way and miles for round-trip. Actual range will vary depending on the condition of this vehicle’s battery pack, how you drive, driving conditions and other factors.Map display generated using: © openrouteservice.org by HeiGIT | Map data © Recurrent contributors | Recurrent

　　from 58067

　　

EV Battery Warranty

　　8 yrs or 150,000 milesThe federal government requires that EV batteries be warrantied for a minimum of eight years or 100,000 miles. The EV battery warranty includes replacement if your battery capacity drops below a certain percentage of the original capacity.

　　

Charging at Home

　　No charging time information available

　　SAE ComboStandard port for most electric models. Supports Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast charging.

　　Plug Type

　　

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

　　No rebates available in 58067

　　

Cost to Drive

　　Not Available

　　R1T

　　vs

　　$219/mo

　　Truck Avg.

　　Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　

Am I Ready for an EV?

　　EV ownership works best if you can charge (240V) at home or at work This typically means a 240V home installation, but you could also have a similar setup at your office or other places your car is already parked for several hours each day. Don't expect a regular household outlet (120V) to suffice unless you've got a plug-in hybrid, in which case overnight charging at home is feasible.

　　If you can’t charge at home, charging at a charging station could take at least 10x longer than at a gas station With public charging infrastructure still in its infancy, the user experience can be maddeningly inconsistent. Tesla owners tend to rave about the reliability and speed of the company's proprietary Supercharger stations, but rival DC fast options have thus far been plagued by technical issues and overcrowding. It's an evolving landscape and our best advice is to do your research on the available options for the EV you want to buy.

　　Adding a 240V home charging system could cost up to $1,600 or more If your existing electrical service can handle the additional demands of EV charging, you may be able to add Level 2 charging at home for less than a grand, including installation. But your costs will multiply if you need to upgrade your electrical panel or add a dedicated circuit.

　　

zzdcar spotlight: Performance and off-road capability

The R1T can do things most trucks only dream of. A quad-motor R1T we tested blasted its way from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds, which is similar to sports cars like the Chevrolet Corvette. The Rivian also handles very well, better than any truck thanks in part to its unique electro-hydraulic roll control system that's used instead of traditional anti-roll bars. The R1T also boasts impressive off-road chops. Its adjustable air suspension helps provide a sky-high maximum ground clearance of 14.9 inches and a wading depth of over 3 feet. The quad-motor configuration is especially capable because it can adjust power output at each wheel independently to make the most of available traction.

　　

Competitors to consider

The R1T was the first electric truck to hit the market, but you'll have more choices to pick from for the 2024 model year. If you want a more traditional take on the EV pickup, check out the Ford F-150 Lightning. The all-new Chevrolet Silverado EV is another interesting alternative. And Tesla has said that the production of the Cybertruck, which has been hit by delays, would finally start in 2023. Check out our test team's zzdcar Expert Rating below to help you find out if the R1T is the right electric truck for you.

　　

What’s it like to live with?

zzdcar bought a 2022 Rivian R1T Launch Edition for our long-term test fleet, and we have driven it over 12,000 miles. We put the truck through its paces on our test track, took it on road trips, measured its real-world driving range and much more. Recurrent

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Please note that this rating is based on a prior year and may change slightly once complete information about the 2024 R1T becomes available.

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Great

　　8.4

　　out of 10

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　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

9.5/10

　　How does the R1T drive? The Rivian R1T is almost an impossibly versatile vehicle. For starters, it zipped from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds in our testing. It also goes around turns better and stops in a shorter distance than any other pickup currently on the market. Did we mention the R1T is roughly the size of a midsize truck but weighs 7,150 pounds? That's heavy-duty truck territory.

　　The advantage of having four electric motors, other than insanely quick acceleration, is the amount of regenerative braking you can access. This undoubtedly helps the R1T come to a stop quicker and even allows for one-pedal driving, which means you can speed up and slow to a stop solely using the accelerator.

　　What about off-roading, you say? The R1T has legitimate off-roading chops thanks to plenty of ground clearance and short overhangs. How you'll recharge out in the middle of nowhere is an unanswered question, but at least you can take satisfaction in knowing the R1T will get you there.

　　

Comfort

8.0/10

　　How comfortable is the R1T? The Rivian is more comfortable than most other pickups. One obvious key advantage is its quiet electric powertrain that helps keep things serene, but the R1T also does a good job of keeping much of the wind and ambient noise out of the cabin even if some road noise manages to creep in.

　　Ride comfort isn't quite as cushy as the Honda Ridgeline's or even the Ram 1500's, but for a truck weighing as much as a heavy-duty hauler, the adaptive air suspension does a commendable job of softening most road irregularities when the truck is in its default ride height. Lowering the ride height to improve efficiency or sportiness can cause a noticeably choppier ride.

　　The seats look great and are decently comfortable, but the adjustments are fairly basic and lateral support a bit light. Rivian definitely took a page out of Tesla's playbook with the climate controls. Vents are adjusted via the touchscreen, which feels simultaneously futuristic and overcomplicated. But with four-zone control and multiple vents for rear passengers, there's a lot of coverage and customization.

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