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Rivian R1S

Rivian's large seven-seat electric SUV, sold in the US with two, three or four motors and several battery sizes.

Names and versions: 2025–2026 versions named by motors and pack (Dual Standard, Dual Large, Dual Max, Tri Max, Quad Max); 2027 versions named Premium, Premium Long Range, Performance and Quad.

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Official range

258–410 milesEPA

Rapid charging

Not published

Rivian's R1S page gives no DC charging rate or time. Car and Driver reports that Rivian has not quoted charge rates for 2026 models, that earlier versions peaked at 210 kW, and that 2026 cars switch to a NACS port.

Drawn from the manufacturer figures below. Scale shared with every electric car in the file.

Official range

258–410 milesEPA

Market or version specific

Battery

Not published

Local check needed

Rapid charging

Not published

Local check needed

Efficiency

from39 kWh/100 mi

Market or version specific

Is the Rivian R1S worth considering?

Our view. On Edmunds' mixed route the 2025 R1S came within 3–6% of its EPA ranges, but Car and Driver's 75 mph test gave a Tri-Motor Max only 250 miles, and no version uses less than 39 kWh/100 mi on the EPA cycle. It suits buyers who need seven seats, towing and off-road ability more than efficiency, and the recall list is long.

What independent tests found

Claims checked
2 of 3 hold up
Evidence
5 tests from 3 testers

Range

  • Edmunds Edmunds EV Range Test, 2025 Rivian R1S Performance Dual Motor Max, September 2026

    386 mi vs 410 mi EPA

    Close · 94% Published reference

    2025 Rivian R1S Performance Dual Motor, Max pack, 22-inch wheels. Edmunds route, about 60% city and 40% highway, climate on auto at 72 °F, 99 °F ambient, US. 5.9% short of EPA in 99 °F heat, though consumption (41.7 kWh/100 mi) was slightly better than the EPA's 43; date is when Edmunds' table was last updated.

  • Edmunds Edmunds EV Range Test, 2025 Rivian R1S Tri Max, September 2026

    361 mi vs 371 mi EPA

    Holds up · 97% Published reference

    2025 Rivian R1S Tri-Motor, Max pack, 22-inch wheels. Edmunds route, about 60% city and 40% highway, climate on auto at 72 °F, 80 °F ambient, US. 2.7% short of EPA at 43.6 kWh/100 mi against 45.

  • Edmunds Edmunds EV Range Test, 2022 Rivian R1S Launch Edition, September 2026

    330 mi vs 316 mi EPA

    Beats the claim · 104% Published reference

    2022 Rivian R1S Launch Edition (first generation). Edmunds route, about 60% city and 40% highway, climate on auto at 72 °F, 80 °F ambient, US. 4.6% above EPA at 47.4 kWh/100 mi; this is the pre-2025 generation, before Rivian's redesign.

  • Car and Driver Car and Driver 75 mph highway range test, Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max, 2026

    250 mi

    Local check needed

    Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max (model year and wheels not stated on the page). 75 mph constant highway, US; 54 MPGe recorded. No official figure paired because the wheel size is not stated; EPA rates the Tri Max at 329 miles on 20-inch all-terrain tyres and 371 miles on 22-inch wheels.

Recalls

  • NHTSA NHTSA recall database, Rivian R1S, October 2026

    22 campaigns

    Published reference

    Rivian R1S, US market. Model years 2022–2027: 22V641, 22V744, 23V109, 23V159, 23V233, 23V783, 23V883, 24V319, 24V367, 24V408, 24V458, 24V686, 24V827, 25V085, 25V370, 25V387, 25V537, 25V585, 26V003, 26V009, 26V508, 26V597. 2022 cars have 13 campaigns and 2025 cars 11; issues include seat belt anchors, curtain airbag fasteners, lighting software and a September 2026 rear-camera recall that reaches 2027 models.

Measured figures are compared only with an official figure in the same unit and test basis; the bar’s tick marks 100% of the claim. Winter results are shown, not judged. How the evidence check works.

How far can it go?

The published reference is 258–410 miles. EPA, 2026 US models on fueleconomy.gov: 258 miles for the Dual Standard on 20-inch wheels up to 410 miles for the Dual Max on 22-inch wheels. Rivian's 2027 site lists 329 miles (Premium), 410 miles (Premium Long Range), 371 miles (Performance Tri-Motor) and 374 miles (Quad). Compare it only with figures from the same test cycle.

Against other electric cars in the file, on a 0–1000 km scale

Speed, temperature, wind, elevation, tyres, load and cabin heating or cooling all change real-world range. How EPA, WLTP and CLTC differ.

How quickly does it charge?

The highest published DC figure is Not published. Rivian's R1S page gives no DC charging rate or time. Car and Driver reports that Rivian has not quoted charge rates for 2026 models, that earlier versions peaked at 210 kW, and that 2026 cars switch to a NACS port.. A peak rate is reached briefly; the average across a session is lower.

Home charging time depends on the energy added, the car’s AC limit, the charger and the supply. Estimate a session with this car’s battery.

What to check before buying

Who is it for?
US families who need seven seats, up to 7,700 lb of towing and real off-road ability in an electric SUV, and who can charge at home.
What needs checking?
NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns for 2022–2027 models, including seat belt anchor bolts, airbag fasteners, a high-voltage distribution box on 2025 cars and a rear-camera software fault; check which apply. Range varies by more than 150 miles across versions and wheel sizes.
What is the evidence?
EPA figures from fueleconomy.gov, Rivian's own site, three Edmunds range tests, a Car and Driver highway range test and the NHTSA recall database. NHTSA has not crash-rated the 2025 R1S; IIHS names the 2026 R1S a Top Safety Pick+. It is not sold in Europe.

Evidence record

4 figures, each linked to where it starts. A published value is not automatically the right value for every trim or country.

FigureValueConditionSource
Official range 258–410 miles Market or version specific
EPA, 2026 US models on fueleconomy.gov: 258 miles for the Dual Standard on 20-inch wheels up to 410 miles for the Dual Max on 22-inch wheels. Rivian's 2027 site lists 329 miles (Premium), 410 miles (Premium Long Range), 371 miles (Performance Tri-Motor) and 374 miles (Quad).
 fueleconomy.gov (EPA)
Checked 18 October 2026
Battery Not published Local check needed
Rivian's R1S page names battery packs (Standard, Long Range, Max) by range but gives no capacity.
 Official manufacturer site (US)
Checked 18 October 2026
Rapid charging Not published Local check needed
Rivian's R1S page gives no DC charging rate or time. Car and Driver reports that Rivian has not quoted charge rates for 2026 models, that earlier versions peaked at 210 kW, and that 2026 cars switch to a NACS port.
 Official manufacturer site (US)
Checked 18 October 2026
Efficiency From 39 kWh/100 mi Market or version specific
EPA combined, 2026 and 2027 US models: 39–40 kWh/100 mi for dual-motor versions on 22-inch wheels, rising to 50 kWh/100 mi for the Quad on 20-inch all-terrain tyres.
 fueleconomy.gov (EPA)
Checked 18 October 2026

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