What is the Rivian R1T?
The R1T is Rivian’s all-electric pickup, with a passenger cabin and open cargo bed. It is the pickup in the company’s R1 range, alongside the three-row R1S SUV. Rivian is an American electric vehicle maker whose R1 vehicles are designed with outdoor travel and utility in mind.
The R1T’s first generation ran from 2022 to 2024, followed by the second generation from 2025. Rivian’s second-generation R1 update introduced a zonal electrical architecture and changes to the vehicles’ technology.
Engines and power
The R1T is electric in the United States and Canada, with no petrol or diesel engine. Its motor and battery configurations vary. Canadian NRCan figures list outputs from 418 kW (568 PS) to 764 kW (1039 PS), depending on version.
How economical is the Rivian R1T?
The R1T is electric, so it produces no tailpipe CO₂ while driving. Electricity consumption is the relevant measure of efficiency, and official ratings vary by version. The US EPA figures cover 2022–2027, while Canadian NRCan figures cover 2022–2026. The EPA and NRCan use different test procedures, so ratings are best understood within each market.
Where is the R1T listed?
US EPA figures cover 2022–2027 and 33 versions. Canadian NRCan figures cover 2022–2026 and 44 versions.
Questions and answers
Is the R1T an electric pickup?
Yes. The US and Canadian versions are electric.
When did the second-generation R1T arrive?
The second generation began in 2025, following the first generation’s 2022–2024 run.
How much power does the R1T produce?
Canadian NRCan figures list outputs from 418 kW (568 PS) to 764 kW (1039 PS), depending on version.
Where are official R1T figures available?
For the United States, under EPA, and Canada, under NRCan.