Rivian R1S review: second time’s the charm
- The Rivian R1S has undergone significant changes for its second generation, including an all-new electric architecture and retuned suspension.
- The 2025 model kicks off at $107,700 and offers three powertrain options: dual motor, tri-motor, and quad motor.
- The tri-motor arrangement is a new addition to the R1S lineup, offering improved performance and capabilities compared to its predecessors.
- Key upgrades include a more efficient electric architecture, which enables longer ranges and faster charging times.
- The 2025 Rivian R1S Premium Tri-Motor is positioned as a frontrunner in the modern EV space, with features that make it an attractive option for those seeking a high-performance electric vehicle.
Just four years after Rivian began selling its R1T truck, 2025 marks the beginning of the R1T and R1S’ second generation. Considering they look essentially the same on the outside, it might be hard to decipher what warrants a new generation. But underneath, it’s actually quite easy: all-new electric architecture, a new motor arrangement, retuned suspension, and more. Kicking off at $107,700, here’s how all these revisions make the 2025 Rivian R1S Premium Tri-Motor a true frontrunner in the modern EV space.
Specs
The tri-motor arrangement fits in between the base dual and top-level quad, and was my tester’s powertrain for a whole week. All …
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Q. What year marks the beginning of the second generation of Rivian’s R1T and R1S models?
A. 2025
Q. Why did Rivian decide to introduce a new generation of its R1T and R1S models despite their similar exterior designs?
A. To incorporate all-new electric architecture, a new motor arrangement, retuned suspension, and more.
Q. What is the starting price of the 2025 Rivian R1S Premium Tri-Motor model?
A. $107,700
Q. How does the tri-motor arrangement in the R1S differ from its base dual and top-level quad configurations?
A. It fits between the two, offering a middle ground powertrain option.
Q. What changes have been made to the Rivian R1S’s suspension system as part of the new generation?
A. The suspension has been retuned for improved performance.
Q. Is the 2025 Rivian R1S Premium Tri-Motor considered a frontrunner in the modern EV space?
A. Yes, according to the review.
Q. What is the electric architecture that has been introduced in the new generation of Rivian’s R1T and R1S models?
A. All-new electric architecture.
Q. How many motors does the tri-motor arrangement in the R1S have?
A. Three (Tri-Motor).
Q. Is the 2025 Rivian R1S Premium Tri-Motor a new model or an updated version of the existing one?
A. It is an updated version, with significant changes under the hood.
Q. What is the purpose of the review at The Verge for the 2025 Rivian R1S Premium Tri-Motor model?
A. To provide in-depth information and analysis about the vehicle’s features and performance.