Rivian has quite a lineup of vehicles, with some available now, and some coming soon – so let’s take a look at their list of models and see what you get with each one.
Rivian currently has the following vehicles in their lineup, and only the R1T, R1S, and EDV/RCV (commercial vans) are available to purchase today. We won’t be covering the Commercial Delivery Van (EDV) as Rivian intends to only ship this to large fleet customers like Amazon, but will be covering the soon-to-be-available Rivian Commercial Van (RCV) instead.
R1T – a mid-sized, light-duty pickup truck designed around adventuring.
R1S – an SUV based on the R1T, the R1S is a full-size SUV with three rows of seating
R3 – The R3 is based on the same platform as the R2, but it’s a smaller crossover.
R3X – A performance variant of the R3.
RCV – Rivian Commercial Van — available to fleet customers for mid-range deliveries.
EDV – Rivian’s original commercial van — only available to Amazon and other large-fleet customers.
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Prices
Let’s take a look at the starting prices for each vehicle.
Vehicle
Price (USD)
Price (CAD)
R1T
$69,990
$105,800
R1S
$75,900
$111,900
R2*
~$45,000
~$61,500
R3
Unannounced
Unannounced
R3X
Unannounced
Unannounced
RCV 500**
$83,000
$113,500
RCV 700**
$87,000
$119,000
*The price for the R2 is not confirmed, but Rivian says it’ll start around $45,000 USD.
**Pricing for the RCVs must be confirmed through Rivian Fleet Sales, this is an estimate provided by third-party sources.
For the vehicles currently available – the R1T and the R1S, they’re well in the premium pricing category. Fully loading them with options will bring those prices closer to $101,700 USD for the R1T and $108,900 USD for the R1S. Rivian intends to appeal to a larger customer base with its upcoming R2 and R3/R3X, which will be arriving sometime in 2026.
Range and Acceleration
Rivian provides several configurations for its R1 series vehicles, so we’ve provided the EPA estimated range and acceleration in the tables below.
Vehicle / Battery
Range
Acceleration (0-60 mph)
R1S / R1T Dual Standard
270 mi
4.6s
R1S / R1T Dual Large
330 mi
3.5s
R1S / R1T Dual Max
420 mi
3.5s
R1S / R1T Tri Max
371 mi (405 mi in Conserve)
3.1s
R1T Quad Max*
Not Rated
2.6s
R1S Quad Max*
Not Rated
2.7s
R2 Standard**
Not Rated
Not Rated
R2 Large**
300 mi
>3s
RCV 500***
161 mi
Not Rated
RCV 700***
153 mi
Not Rated
* The R1T and R1S Quad Max haven’t been given EPA range ratings at this time, however we expect them to be in the 350 mi range.
** R2 ranges and acceleration are currently estimates.
*** Rivian has kept the motor information for the new RCVs under wraps, but we expect it to be slower than the R1 series, as all variants are FWD only.
Charge Ports
Rivian was one of the first manufacturers to support NACS (North American Charging Standard) from Tesla, and all current R1T and R1S vehicles are NACS capable with an adapter or using Tesla’s Magic Dock Superchargers.
Going forward, Rivian intends to move all its consumer vehicles to the NACS port, including the R1S and R1T sometime next year. Rivian announced this summer that The R2’s charge port will be moved to the rear driver’s side. This will make it seamless for these vehicles to use Tesla’s Superchargers.
Vehicle
Port Type & Location
R1T
CCS, Front Left
R1S
CCS, Front Left
R2
NACS, Rear Left
R3 / R3X
NACS, Rear Left
RCV*
CCS (NACS unconfirmed), Front Left
*The only vehicle without confirmed NACS functionality is the upcoming RCV.
We haven’t heard yet whether the RCV will arrive with NACS or NACS compatibility, but the demonstration vehicles so far have only had CCS ports on the front left of the vehicle. The RCVs are expected to be NACS compatible, regardless of the port type.
Vehicle Dimensions
Vehicle Dimensions are available for most of Rivian’s fleet, except for the R3 and R3X.
Vehicle
Length (in)
Width (in)
Height (in)
Storage Space
R1T
217.1
79.3
78.2
*See Note
R1S
200.8
79.3
77.3
49 ft3
R2
185.6
75
66.9
Unknown
R3 / R3X
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
RCV 500
248.5
103.5
114.7
487 ft3
RCV 700
278
103.5
114.8
652 ft3
*R1T: Frunk: 11 ft 3, Gear Tunnel: 12 ft 3, Underbed: 14ft 3
Rivian’s R2 will be produced in 2025, while the R3X is expected to be the first variant of the R3 series and the first orders are expected to be delivered in late 2026.
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Rivian transitioned to their second-generation vehicles in 2025. One of the goals with their second-gen vehicles was to reduce vehicle costs, so one of the changes was to reduce battery options for these new models.
Rivian slimmed down its battery pack choices by reducing them from four options to three. Instead of offering Standard, Standard+, Large, and Max battery sizes, they now only offer Standard, Large, and Max batteries packs.
However, to reduce complexity further, initial production runs only had two battery sizes — Standard and Max. For customers who ordered a Rivian with a large battery pack, Rivian actually included a Max battery pack software limited to the range of a Large battery. These vehicles were coined as Large+ (Plus) batteries by the community, and Rivian soon adopted the name.
Advantages of a Large+ Battery
For customers who have a software-locked Max battery, there are several perks. Normally, with a lithium nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery, you’d want to avoid charging the vehicle to 100% on a daily basis to prevent premature aging. However, with a software-locked Max battery, customers can actually charge to 100% since the vehicle will stop charging once it hits 100% of the “large” battery.
A Max battery pack can store 140 kWh while a Large is 108.5 kWh, so charging to 100% on a Large+ battery is equivalent to charging to just 78% on a Max battery pack. This lets customers continuously take advantage of their vehicle’s full range without any ill effects on battery degradation — a really nice perk.
However, there’s more. According to Wassym Bensaid, Rivian’s Chief Software Officer, Rivian will soon offer customers the ability to unlock the full benefit of the Max battery pack, essentially purchasing the Max battery after the fact.
This is a really nice option, as some customers may discover they could use the extra range, especially as their battery degrades slowly over the years. It’s not a must-have, but having the option is a great addition.
How to Tell If You Have a Large+ Battery
If you’re not sure if your vehicle has a Large+ battery, you can tell by going to your vehicle settings. Your vehicle should have about 300 miles of range. If it has about 250 miles or 400 miles fully charged, then you have a Standard or Max battery pack.
To check if you have a Large or Large+ battery pack, you’ll need to be in your vehicle and navigate to Settings (gear icon), then tap on the About menu item on the left. You’ll see a rendered model of your vehicle and directly underneath, you’ll see your model, which includes the battery pack size. You should see either Large or Large Plus in the model description.
What You Get By Unlocking
We previously dived deep into Rivian’s battery options for both its Gen 1 and Gen 2 R1 series vehicles, but in short, you can expect your Rivian’s range to increase to the same level as a vehicle with a Max battery pack when unlocking the full capacity of the Max battery.
This will take your Rivian R1S or R1T from about 330 miles of range (531 km) to about 420 miles (676 km), depending on the model.
Range Increase
Model
Large/Large+
Max (Dual Motor)
R1T
330 mi / 531 km
420 mi / 676 km
R1S
330 mi / 531 km
410 mi / 660 km
R1S
Large/Large+
Max (Dual Motor)
330 mi / 531 km
410 mi / 660 km
Price to Unlock Max Battery
While Rivian hasn’t announced the price to unlock the Large+ battery’s full potential, expect it to cost about $6,000. This is the same price as purchasing the Max battery pack at the time of configuring your vehicle, so don’t expect a discount, at least initially.
It’s possible as these vehicles get older, Rivian realizes that people may not want to buy a $6,000 add-on for a 5 or 10-year-old vehicle, and at that point, they may consider lowering the price.
Performance Upgrade: Rivian recently announced the ability to purchase the Performance option for dual motor vehicles as well, so owners of Large+ battery packs can double dip and get the Max battery pack and unlock the Performance version of their vehicle as well. Rivian priced the Performance software upgrade at $5,000, which is also the same price as getting it from the factory.
How to Unlock Large+
While the ability to unlock your Large+ battery pack isn’t available yet, expect the upgrade option to be available in the Rivian app and in the vehicle — similar to the Performance upgrade.
Release Date
Wassym didn’t say when the software battery unlock would arrive, but it seems that it will be coming as part of a future OTA update, which will bring the purchase option to your Rivian. Just like with the Dual Performance upgrade, you’ll be able to use Rivian Reward credits towards the unlock as well.
When purchasing a new Dual Motor Rivian, you might have considered the Performance option, which was offered as a $5,000 upgrade at the time of ordering. However, Rivian is now offering the Performance upgrade as an in-app or in-car purchase for Dual Motor R1S and R1T owners.
The Performance upgrade boosts the vehicle’s horsepower and torque, while also introducing new driving modes.
Features
The Dual Motor Performance upgrade adds additional features to the R1S and R1T vehicles, with the most notable being a major performance boost.
This upgrade increases both horsepower and torque, reducing the 0 to 60 mph time from 4.5 seconds to an impressive 3.4 seconds.
In addition to the power boost, the upgrade introduces new driving modes: Sport, Soft Sand, and Rally. Each mode adds specialized capabilities—Sport for track performance, Rally for off-road adventures, and Soft Sand for tackling sandy terrains.
The Performance upgrade is available for Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles.
Config
Dual Motor
Dual Motor Performance
Horsepower
533 hp
655 hp
0-60 mph / 0-100 km/h
4.6 seconds
3.5 seconds
Torque
610 lb-ft
829 lb-ft
Launch Mode Reserved for Tri and Quad
Even if you’re familiar with the roller-coaster-like feeling of launching an EV, the performance upgrade is going to be a big step up, and it’ll be a useful upgrade for off-roading too. The noticeable increase in horsepower not only helps you launch with more power but also makes crawling over rocks or pushing through water more effortless.
However, for owners hoping to take their R1 series vehicles to the track, there’s something to keep in mind—this upgrade, just like buying a Dual Motor Performance model, doesn’t include Launch Mode. That feature is only reserved for the Tri and Quad configurations.
Price
If you’re craving a bit more power or want to relive the thrill of launching your Rivian for the first time, the Performance upgrade is likely a great choice. It adds over 120 horsepower, giving you about a 25% boost in performance.
The upgrade costs $5,000 USD / $7,000 CAD, whether purchased over-the-air or at the factory. If you own a Dual Motor Rivian, you can easily buy it through the app or the vehicle itself, available with software update 2024.06 or later.
