Rivian offers a variety of battery packs and motors to give customers the range they need at the lowest price point possible. Let's take a look at the various battery sizes Rivian offers, their costs, and the range you’ll get with each package.
The battery options differ on Rivian’s Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles (model year 2025+), so we’ll break it down by vehicle generation. One thing to note is that even though Gen 2 has smaller battery sizes in general, the vehicles are far more efficient than the first generation, so you’ll be able to travel further on the same battery size.
Rivian divides its models by the number of motors and battery pack size. The motor options are Dual, Tri, and Quad, while the battery options are Standard, Large, and Max. So, when selecting a model, you’ll see names such as Dual Standard (two motors and the Standard battery) and Dual Large or Tri Max (three motors and the Max battery).
Here are your battery options for the current generation of vehicles (R1S and R1T) and their range and cost.
Gen 2 Battery Options
Vehicle
Pack
Battery Size
Estimated Range
Cost
R1T
Standard
92.5 kWh
258 mi / 415 km
Included
Large
108.5 kWh
330 mi / 531 km
+$7,000
Max (Dual Motor)
140 kWh
420 mi / 676 km
+$14,000
Max (Tri-motor)
140 kWh
371 mi / 597 km
+$30,000
R1S
Standard
92.5 kWh
258 mi / 415 km
Included
Large
108.5 kWh
330 mi / 531 km
+$7,000
Max
140 kWh
410 mi / 660 km
+$14,000
Max (Tri-motor)
140 kWh
371 mi / 597 km
+$30,000
You’ll note that the upcoming Quad Motor Ascend vehicles aren’t listed here just yet. Rivian hasn’t unveiled the details of the Quad Motor battery packs and pricing yet, but we’ll update the table above once that information arrives.
The Max Tri-motor models include the same battery pack as the Dual Max models, but their range is reduced due to the additional weight of the extra motor and the vehicle's performance tuning. The Tri-motor vehicles also include a variety of standard options, such as the Dynamic Glass Roof, Premium Audio, the Ascend interior, and others, which drives the price up to the $30,000 premium over the Dual motor variant.
Of note, the only official EPA range estimates are for the R1T’s Standard pack and the R1S’ Standard and Max packs.
Gen 1 Battery Options
Vehicle
Pack
Battery Size
Estimated Range
R1T
Standard
106 kWh
270 mi / 435 km
Standard+
121 kWh
315 mi / 507 km
Large
131 kWh
352 mi / 566 km
Large (Quad Motor)
131 kWh
328 mi / 527 km
Max
141 kWh
410 mi / 659 km
R1S
Standard
106 kWh
270 mi / 435 km
Standard+
121 kWh
315 mi / 507 km
Large
131 kWh
352 mi / 566 km
Large (Quad Motor)
131 kWh
321 mi / 516 km
Max
141 kWh
400 mi / 643 km
Rivian offered more options in its battery lineup in Gen 1, and the range of its lowest-level offering was a bit bigger – 258 miles in Gen 2 compared to 270 miles in Gen 1. That difference is mostly due to the smaller pack size – 106 kWh in the Standard Gen 1 vehicles, while only 92.5 kWh in the Gen 2 vehicles.
The battery ranges above are all EPA estimates.
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Rivian is officially making its extreme performance ambitions known with the launch of the Rivian Adventure Department, or RAD, for short. What began as a quiet, internal skunkworks team of dedicated designers and engineers has now been formalized into a specialized division tasked with pushing Rivian’s vehicles to their absolute limits.
RAD becomes essentially an AMG, ///M, or GT equivalent inside of @Rivian.
Sounds like we can expect future models to carry the RAD name as a trim level. Think “R1T RAD” perhaps.
By validating the hardware and software in some of the most unforgiving environments on Earth, RAD aims to translate some of the lessons learned from high-performance motorsports directly into exciting consumer features.
From the Desert to Pikes Peak
The roots of the RAD initiative trace back to Rivian’s earliest days, including the grueling 13,000-mile prototype journey from Patagonia to Los Angeles during the filming of the Long Way Up documentary. Since then, the internal passion project has evolved through rigorous real-world motorsport testing.
When a Rivian R1T became the first EV to win the gruelling Rebelle Rally in 2023, the data gathered from conquering the deep sand directly led to the development of Rivian’s Desert Rally drive mode, as well as the Deep Sand mode.
Our team is further developing the deep sand performance of the Tri-Motor R1! It’s incredible :) pic.twitter.com/DNzlGaSVAH
Similarly, when Rivian’s engineers set out to shatter the production electric truck record at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, they built a custom internal software tool to adjust torque bias, stability control, and regenerative braking on the fly. They realized one thing along the way: that tool was simply too fun to keep locked away for engineers, and Rivian decided to refine it for customers, too.
The RAD Tuner
That Pikes Peak engineering tool has officially arrived in consumer vehicles as the RAD Tuner. Exclusively available for Gen 2 Quad-Motor owners, the RAD Tuner acts as a high-performance equalizer for the powertrain.
You have access to real-time control over ten different vehicle parameters, including power output, front-to-rear torque split, brake assistance, wheel slip, damping, and roll stiffness. Instead of relying on factory presets, off-road enthusiasts can now dial in their own custom driving dynamics to suit their style and the trails they’re adventuring on.
That’s a level of customizability that’s never really been available in a production vehicle before.
Taking on the FAT Ice Course
To celebrate the formalization of the new division, RAD is making its official public debut this week at the 2026 FAT Ice Race in Big Sky, Montana. They’re also showcasing the new bold orange, red, and white RAD livery - and competing with a brand-new Quad-Motor R1S on the frozen course.
Rivian R1S Quad on studded tires sets a lap around the FAT Ice Race course!
The studded tires help a ton but so does the new RAD Tuner that allows Luke Lynch to dial in all of the suspension and powertrain attributes to his liking
Equipped with studded tires, the first R1S Quad RAD is leveraging RAD Tuner to perfectly control its suspension and powertrain for the low-traction environment - all with 1,025 horsepower on tap. Perfect torque delivery is what keeps a vehicle stable at those speeds and in those conditions, and Rivian is proving that its new performance division isn’t just a marketing exercise - it is a massive commitment to build highly performing electric adventure vehicles.
Skiers at Big Sky Resort in Montana are getting a high-tech lift to the slopes this season that does not involve a gondola. X user Kyle Conner (@itskyleconner) recently shared footage of a fleet of at least six Rivian R1T trucks being used as a specialized shuttle service at the resort.
"6 Rivian R1Ts pulling trailers to move people around Big Sky ski area. So cool!" Conner noted while capturing the electric trucks in action. The implementation is a clever way to solve a common mountain problem: getting people from free parking zones to the ski lifts without forcing them to hike up in heavy gear.
The setup involves the R1T trucks pulling large trailers or carts, each capable of seating more than a dozen people. According to Conner, the shuttle service runs daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., effortlessly moving crowds across the ski zone.
It appears that Rivian may have provided both the trucks and the custom trailers to the resort for this specific pilot program. When the sun goes down and the slopes close, the fleet is parked at on-site Level 2 AC chargers to juice up for the next day. Seeing these silent, emission-free pickups replace noisy diesel shuttles is a major win for sustainable mobility in fragile mountain ecosystems.
6 Rivian R1Ts pulling trailers to move people around Big Sky ski area. So cool! pic.twitter.com/l3xIDNuiQa
The R1T is practically overqualified for this job. The Gen 2 (2025–2026) model is a high-performance beast, with the Quad-Motor variant pushing a staggering 1,025 hp and 1,198 lb-ft of torque. It can hit 0–60 mph in just 2.5 seconds, and the Dual Max version offers a massive EPA-estimated range of 420 miles.
More importantly for a ski resort, the R1T features 14.9 inches of ground clearance and advanced off-road capabilities that make navigating icy, snowy roads a breeze. With a max towing capacity of 11,000 lbs, pulling a cart filled with skiers is light work for this truck. Safety is also a major factor, as the R1T is the only EV ever to achieve an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating in the pickup category.
The Future of the Brand
This mountain implementation comes at an exciting time for Rivian. While the R1T and R1S continue to prove their worth in extreme conditions, the company is finally nearing the launch of its long-awaited R2 midsize SUV.
The Big Sky implementation is pretty impressive. By putting their hardware into real-world, high-utility roles like this, Rivian is showing that electric trucks are not just for the suburbs — they are rugged enough to keep a world-class ski resort running smoothly and sustainably.
