Towing and Payload Capacity
Rivian maintains the 2025 R1T is capable of towing the same 11,000 pounds as the previous-year model, and is confident the 2025 pickup will have a 1764-pound payload, though final confirmation of that figure is pending. To no one’s surprise, we found that towing a trailer will deplete the battery far more quickly than when cruising unladen, so buyers who plan to utilize the truck’s towing capabilities would be wise to get the model with the largest battery pack. Pulling a 6100-pound double-axle camping trailer during our towing test dropped the range of our R1T to just 110 miles at 70 mph—less than half of what we’ve seen during normal highway range testing of a quad motor model.
Range, Charging, and Battery Life
For 2025, the R1T is offered with three different battery packs. The revised chemistry lithium-iron-phosphate Standard pack is said to be good for 258 miles, a slight decrease of 12 miles compared to the 2024 Standard battery Dual-Motor. The Large and Max battery packs boast driving ranges of up to 352 and 420 miles, respectively. The Standard battery has a max charge rate of 200 kW on a DC fast charger; the Large and Max batteries can charge at 220 kW on a proper DC fast charger. In our hands, a 2022 Quad-Motor test vehicle with the Large battery rolling on 20-inch all-terrain tires delivered just 220 miles of range on our 75-mph real-world highway route; a second test of the same powertrain with 22-inch all-season street tires recorded a range of 280 miles, an improvement of 60 miles, and matching our best result with a base Dual-Motor R1T one with the Large battery. Rivian claims replenishing the battery from from 10% to 80% on the DC fast charger should take 30-41 minutes, depending on the battery.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGe
The EPA fuel hasn’t yet issued any fuel economy estimates for the 2025 R1T, and given the changes to the batteries, motors, and electrical architecture we expect some variation. That said, the 2024 Quad-Motor R1T is rated 74 MPGe city, 66 MPGe highway, and 70 MPGe combined. During our time with the R1T, which included some towing, our test vehicle averaged only 35 MPGe. Look for updated C/D results and EPA numbers here as they become available. For more information about the R1T’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
The R1T doesn’t stray too far from the pickup rulebook, utilizing leather, wood, and large displays for both the gauge cluster and the infotainment system. Seats are comfy, and there’s plenty of leg, head, and shoulder room for drivers of all sizes. The R1T has a large trunk under the front hood, a big storage compartment behind the cab (but in front of the bed), and a lockable in-bed compartment. Overall, Rivian says the truck has 12 cubic feet of lockable storage. The truck’s expandable and collapsible crossbar system allows for mounting gear over the bed and cabin. There are three 110-volt outlets and an air compressor in the bed. There’s also a new-for-2025 heat pump design that promises to be more efficient and warm the cabin quicker in cold weather.
EV Motor, Power, and Performance
The R1T powertrain portfolio offers three distinct configurations with a Performance tune for the base two-motor setup; all-wheel-wheel drive is standard across the board. The standard Dual-Motor setup offers 553 horsepower and 610 pound-feet of torque, while the Performance Dual-Motor employs software to up the output to 665 horses and 829 pound-feet of torque. The Tri-Motor setup is where things begin to get interesting, its two rear and one front motor providing a combined 850 horsepower and 1103 pound-feet of torque. The Quad-Motor really turns up the heat, offering 1025 horsepower and 1198 pound-feet of torque, increases of 190 horsepower and 290 pound-feet over the 2024 model. More than just a mild power bump, the additional muscle comes as part of the new Rivian-designed and built drive unit utilized in the tri- and quad-motor models. Rivian says the air suspension has been tweaked for more comfort in the 2025 truck. In a drive of the new model, we found the steering to still be direct and accurate and the ride better than it needs to be, confirming the impressions we’ve collected in the 20,000-plus miles accumulated in our long-term 2022 Rivian R1T.
0–60-MPH Times
We haven’t strapped test gear to a 2025 R1T yet, but the 2024 Quad-Motor blasted to 60 mph in just 3.0 seconds at our test track. (Our long-termer did it in 3.1 seconds.) Formerly the quickest pickup truck we’ve tested, it was recently dethroned by the Tesla
Cybertruck. Given the significant power bump, we believe that matching Rivian’s claim of the 2025 R1T taking “less than 2.5 seconds” to reach 60 mph might be possible. A 2024 Dual-Motor model that we tested launched to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, still incredibly quick for pickup. We’ll update our findings here as soon as we get a 2025 R1T to test.
What’s New for 2025?
Looks can be deceiving. Though the primary exterior updates are limited to a new Storm Blue exterior paint, new wheel designs, and a few other minor details, there’s plenty going on below the surface. Highlights include an all-new electrical architecture that removes over 44 pounds of wire and reduces the number of computer modules from 17 to 7. A new standard battery goes from lithium-ion to lithium-iron-phosphate chemistry—the same as in the Rivian Commercial Van. A new Rivian drive unit is utilized in Tri-Motor and Quad-Motor configurations and there’s new suspension tuning across the line aimed at improving ride quality. The infotainment system features enhanced processing capabilities and an extensively updated user interface. Forward illumination is also updated with adjustable beam headlamp elements that automatically reduce glare for oncoming drivers while maintaining optimal forward visibility. (Note that some of the user interface and lighting updates will be sent to the earlier model year R1T’s via over-the-air updates at an undecided future date.)
