Rivian R1S

About

The Rivian R1S is an all-electric, seven-passenger, full-size, off-road SUV manufactured by Rivian. Customer deliveries started in 2022, after 10 years under development. Depending on the configuration, it has either two, three, or four electric motors.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.

Range: 316 miles
Transmission: Single-speed
Drivetrain: IWD 4x4
Body: 5-door SUV
Class: Full-size SUV
Wheelbase: 121 in
Length: 200 in
Width: 79 in
Weight: 7,068 lb
Assembly: 🇺🇸 United States: Normal, Illinois
Designer: Paul Hoste (2014)
Related: Rivian R1T

Photos

Real cars from Wikimedia Commons — colours and trims as photographed.

2018

2024

2025

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By year

Trims, economy and safety change year to year — pick one (US market).

2022

Trim · engine	Drive	MPG comb (city/hwy)	CO₂ g/mi	Fuel cost
Auto (A1)	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	316 mi	—	$1,100/yr

Economy & emissionsEVStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

10/10

EPA greenhouse

10/10

EPA smog

10/10

EPA fuel economy

316 mi

EV range

162, 162, 163, 163kW AC 3-Phase

Motor

13 h

240V charge

$6,500

saved over 5 yrs vs. avg

0.1

Barrels/yr

Emission standard: Federal Tier 3 Bin 0

Recalls & complaints

Recalls: 12 · Complaints: 4

Seat belts
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. The front seat belt anchors may have been inadequately attached to the B-pillar.
Suspension
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T, R1S, and EDV vehicles. The fastener connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have been improperly tightened.
Seat belts
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. A faulty automatic locking retractor (ALR) sensor in the front passenger seat belt system may incorrectly report as ON when it is actually OFF, causing the suppression or improper deployment of the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Air bags
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. The fasteners that secure the right and left side curtain air bags may be improperly secured.

Top recall areas: Seat belts · Suspension · Air bags · Exterior lighting · Visibility

Trims & economy: fueleconomy.gov · recalls & rating: NHTSA

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Reviews & research

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Video reviews

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News

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Owner community

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Full history

The complete Wikipedia entry

For sale

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Maintenance & ownership

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The universe

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