2025 Rivian R1T First Look

This stylish EV pickup gets meaningful upgrades to performance and features.

Benjamin Hunting | 

Jun 27, 2024 | 3 min read

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The 2025 Rivian R1T features the first set of comprehensive upgrades to be given to the all-electric truck since production began in 2021. Here's a look at the most interesting changes and improvements that have been made to the EV pickup.

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Design Tweaks Add Comfort and Convenience to the R1T

At first glance the 2025 Rivian R1T shares a lot of its interior design with the previous year's edition. A closer look at the order sheet, however, reveals a pair of new cabin looks, as well as a glass roof that now tints at the touch of a button, improved storage inside the vehicle, and a better wireless phone charging system. Rivian has also updated its software to feature fresh interfaces for the gauge cluster and infotainment screen.

Changes are less dramatic for the R1T's exterior, but black-out trim and new paint colors are now in the mix.

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Drivers Can Choose From Dual-, Tri- and Quad-Motor Models

Much bigger strides are found in the Rivian R1T's electric drivetrains, with new configurations available. There's the previously available dual-motor — 533 horsepower and 610 pound-feet of torque — and a newly upgraded quad-motor, now with 1,025 horsepower and 1,198 lb-ft.

The all-wheel-drive pickup is also now available with a tri-motor option (two rear motors, one front motor) that delivers 850 horsepower and 1,103 lb-ft. Buyers can also choose a Performance version of the dual-motor truck that's good for 665 horsepower and 829 lb-ft. The quickest edition of the R1T — the quad motor — can hit 60 mph in less than 2.5 seconds from a standing start.

For 2025, Rivian has started manufacturing its own motor drivetrains, as opposed to outsourcing them to Bosch, which means all current R1T electric motors are built by the company.

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The R1T Gets Battery Upgrades and a Better Heat Pump

Rivian has switched to a lithium-iron-phosphate composition for entry-level batteries, which keeps the estimated range at 270 miles but allows for the use of a smaller power pack. The R1T's other battery options have been re-engineered, and provide between 330 miles and 420 miles of driving per charge, depending on the truck's configuration.

Other notable changes to the R1T's feature set include a heat pump that is now more efficient in colder climates and new 4K HDR exterior cameras for its safety and driver-assistance systems. Under the skin, Rivian has simplified the number of processors and the amount of wiring used to control the pickup while simultaneously improving its computing speed.

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Prices Remain Comparable to 2024's R1T

The 2025 Rivian R1T starts around $70,000, which is about where the outgoing 2024 model began. Rivian offers the R1T in four configurations with various combinations of power and range. The 850-hp TriMax costs about $100,000, but pricing for the quad-motor R1T has yet to be announced. From there, shoppers can still add thousands in extra-cost paint, bigger wheels, and numerous accessories.

Benjamin Hunting

Benjamin Hunting is a writer and podcast host who contributes to a number of newspapers, automotive magazines, and online publications. More than a decade into his career, he enjoys keeping the shiny side up during track days and always has one too many classic vehicle projects partially disassembled in his garage at any given time. Remember, if it's not leaking, it's probably empty.