2023 Rivian R1T Review

Name: 2023 Rivian R1T Review
Brand: Rivian

Price Range: $56,557 - $70,998

2023 Rivian R1T Launch Edition Crew Cab Pickup Exterior Shown

The 2023 R1T combines a mind-blowing mix of performance, comfort, utility and capability. Its four electric motors produce enough power to make most sports cars blush, and you can haul the family while towing an 11,000-pound trailer right behind you for a weekend of exploration. That said, the Rivian still has some work to do when it comes to its user interface software and advanced driving aids. We experienced a fair number of glitches in our test vehicle that we're hoping get resolved with software updates. A lack of full smartphone integration is also a bit of a bummer.

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2023 Rivian R1T Review

by the Edmunds Experts

12/28/2022

What's new

Revised powertrain and battery availability
New Performance Dual-Motor model makes 665 hp
Continuing feature changes via over-the-air updates
Part of the first R1T generation introduced for 2022

What is the Rivian R1T?

The Rivian R1T is an all-electric pickup truck. It is not only the first vehicle produced by this U.S.-based startup company but also the first electric pickup ever to be sold, as it beat Ford's F-150 Lightning and the Chevrolet Silverado EV to market. The R1T debuted for the 2022 model year.

The R1T doesn't slot into the traditional pickup sizes. It's smaller than your average full-size crew-cab truck but bigger than most midsize trucks. It also comes in just one body configuration with a 4.5-foot cargo bed. That's still a bit short, compared to the beds of gasoline-powered midsize trucks. However, the R1T has some useful storage features that you couldn't get in a traditional truck such as a large front trunk and unique gear tunnel. It is a trapezoidal enclosed cargo area located between the cargo bed and rear seats. The gear tunnel might come in handy to store long and thin items such as strollers or golf bags.

Rivian's biggest change for the R1T’s second model year should be the delivery of models fitted with different powertrain configurations. For 2022, the only truck that's ending up in customer hands is the quad-motor setup paired to the Large battery pack. But by 2023 we're hopeful Rivian will start delivering R1Ts with the Max battery pack, which promises a range of more than 400 miles. (The Large pack has an EPA-estimated 314 miles of range.) Speccing the less expensive dual-motor setup or the Standard pack could still push delivery into the year 2024, unfortunately.

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The Rivian R1T made a great first impression with us, so if you're interested in one, reserve one as soon as you decide it's the truck for you. Then be prepared to wait.

2023 Rivian R1T EV Insights

Trim:

R1T Adventure

Estimated Range Based on Age

316 miles^{The range for a used 2023 Rivian R1T is estimated to be 316 miles because electric cars typically experience 1-2% of range loss per year, with slightly faster degradation over the first 50,000 miles as the car settles into its long term state, according to Recurrent's study of 15,000 EVs.}

EV batteries lose 1-2% of range per year. Est. range for this car is 316 miles.^{Electric cars typically experience 1-2% of range loss per year with slightly faster degradation over the first 50,000 miles as the car settles into its long term state, according to Recurrent's study of 15,000 EVs.}

Estimated range map^{This map is a visual representation of the possible one-way and round-trips by this vehicle (on a full charge) from the geometric center of Ashburn, Virginia. The depicted ranges are based on the estimated new vehicle range value provided by the EPA, rounded down to miles for one-way and miles for round-trip. Actual range will vary depending on the condition of this vehicle’s battery pack, how you drive, driving conditions and other factors.Map display generated using: © openrouteservice.org by HeiGIT | Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors | Leaflet} from

Charging

SAE Combo^{Standard port for most electric models. Supports Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast charging.}

Plug Type

13 hrs

240V Home Charging^{Estimated total charging time when using a 240V outlet. This is either a 3-prong or 4-prong outlet used for appliances, for example a clothes dryer.}

43 min

DC Fast Charging^{This is the time needed to charge the vehicle's battery from a 10% to an 80% charge level, employing a fast charger at the maximum power the vehicle can accept. To optimize charging speed, we activate the vehicle's battery preconditioning feature, if it has one. In the absence of a preconditioning feature, we drive a sufficient amount to ensure the battery pack is warm and ready for charging.}

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EV batteries should be kept at 30-80% charged to extend battery life.

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EV Battery Warranty

8 yrs or 175,000 miles^{The federal government requires that EV batteries be warrantied for a minimum of eight years or 100,000 miles. The EV battery warranty includes replacement if your battery capacity drops below a certain percentage of the original capacity.}

According to GeoTab’s data, if the observed degradation rates are maintained, the vast majority of batteries will outlast the usable life of the vehicle.

Estimated battery warranty remaining is 6 years or 147,000 miles for this car.^{Warranty remaining value is based on the vehicle year, and on driving 14,000 miles per year. Confirm exact warranty coverage for each vehicle with the dealers and the manufacturer before purchasing.}

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

$4,225

Available Rebates. Restrictions apply.

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Cost to Drive

$83/mo

R1T

$208/mo

Truck Avg.

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

Am I Ready for an EV?

EV ownership works best if you can charge at home (240V outlet) ^{This typically means a 240V home installation, or other places your car is parked for several hours each day. Don't expect a regular household outlet (120V) to suffice.}
Adding a home charging system is estimated to cost $1,616 in
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Edmunds is partnering with Treehouse, an independent provider of home EV installation services. Learn more about the installation services partnership ^{Edmunds customers receive a 10% installation discount and 4% smart charger discount. Discount excludes permit, hosted inspection, and load management devices. Valid for 30 days.}

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Rivian R1T Reviews

Owner Reviews

3.9

18 reviews

5(61%)

4(5%)

3(11%)

2(6%)

1(17%)

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ZERO customer support!

Remon, 08/31/2023

2022 Rivian R1T Adventure 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (electric DD)

Customer support is not defined in Rivian's dictionary! I had a dead 12v battery and I called to get it replaced and they told me their first available date to send someone is 3 WEEKS out! Every time you call their support, it's hours of wait! Their chat is a joke! any time of the day or night when you open the chat, your number 30-40 is in line with hours of estimated wait!! Worst …

Horrible service ruins an otherwise stellar vehicl

Nick, 03/18/2023

2022 Rivian R1T Adventure 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (electric DD)

Like many (I assume), I bought the Rivian wall charger with my R1T. I had it installed on its own 60 amp breaker within a 200 amp panel. It worked nearly flawlessly for a month, occasionally losing its WiFi connection and appearing "offline." After a month, suddenly, the vehicle would charge for 15 minutes, then the charge indicator would turn red, and I'd get a charging error. I would … unplug, try again, turn off the breaker to the charger, try again, etc. IT would take all day to get a small partial charge. I contacted support and spent hours rebooting the vehicle and the charger, until it completely stopped recognizing being plugged in. I had to take pictures of the plug and socket, etc. before escalating the service request. They couldn't figure out whether it was the truck or charger. Eventually I trouble shot it myself. I had no trouble using the local fast DC or level 2 chargers, my Juicebox 32 amp at my cabin, and the portable Rivian charger worked fine too. So, it was obviously the charger. I asked for service. They then insisted that I take photos of the inside of my electrical panel, zoom in on the circuit breaker, open the Rivian charger and photograph it. It worked fine for a month, then failed, but their explanation is that it's wired incorrectly? I bought a 48 amp Juicebox instead and had it installed on the same circuit. It's been working flawlessly for months and never loses its WiFi connection. I can control the schedule, it logs every charging session, appears more reliable, but cost $800. I've contacted Rivian multiple times since. They've promised to refund my Rivian charger purchase but I need to wait for an email for instructions to return it. It's been months. I get the runaround every time. They've even claimed that they accidentally "filled out the wrong form." More than a week ago, only after I threatened doing what I'm doing now (warning others of the reality of ownership) did I get a returned phone call. He was very pleasant and apologetic and assured me that he would personally follow up to be sure I got the email with return instructions, either that day or the next. Again, it never happened. It has cost me so much time to chase the promised refund and it's only $500, so I'm going to give up. I'm going to toss the charger in the dumpster because I'm sick of having it take up space in my tight garage, and I'm sick of the aggravation of repeatedly asking them to follow through. I love the truck. It's a truly awesome vehicle, despite a few bugs. I've driven it on several 700+ mile road trips. However, the support experience is horrendous when compared to traditional new vehicle ownership. I just wanted it fixed, but I had to do the legwork, the trouble shooting, and eventually buy the replacement part myself. I want to warn others so that they think carefully about the type of ownership experience they want when spending $85k on a vehicle. Just pray you don't need service after they have your money.

Amazing Ride and Handling

The Mighty Quinn, 07/24/2022

2022 Rivian R1T Adventure 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (electric DD)

I am a month in on ownership, and it has been a great experience, with the overall quality as well as the excellent performance. Well worth my three-year wait! Extremely quiet on the highway, but has tons of power for acceleration. Corners amazingly well considering it is a pick up truck. I cannot think of a better vehicle, considering its versatility and power. UPDATE: Four months …

Charging problems and poor self drive

Bay Area Resident , 05/25/2023

2022 Rivian R1T Adventure 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (electric DD)

Rivian sold a truck advising us to never close the truck bed cover - no fix yet About 7 months later - batteries won’t charge. 350kw charger couldn’t charge truck Rivian service center is so backed up they can’t even look at it for 10 days Will be it weeks or months before we have a truck that works again? How long will fix last? Also - Rivian self drive is far worse than other …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Rivian R1T, so we've included reviews for other years of the R1T since its last redesign.

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2023 R1T Highlights

Trim:

Adventure

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$73,000
EV Tax Credits & Rebates	$4,225 Based on income
Engine Type	Electric
EPA Electric Range	328 miles
Cost to Drive	$83/month
Total Charging Time (240V)	13 hours
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	22.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Max Towing Capacity	11,000 lbs.
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles
EV Battery Warranty	8 years / 175,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the R1T models:

Adaptive Cruise Control: Maintains a driver-set distance between the Rivian and the car in front.
Highway Assist: Automatically steers, brakes and accelerates on select highways while it's engaged.
Surround Sensors: Help alert you of objects around the car when you're parking or in tight spaces.

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Good
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2023 Rivian R1T Review

Price & Payment

2023 Rivian R1T Video Shorts

2023 Rivian R1T Review

What's new

What is the Rivian R1T?

Edmunds says

2023 Rivian R1T EV Insights

Estimated Range Based on Age

Charging

EV Battery Warranty

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

Cost to Drive

Am I Ready for an EV?

Rivian R1T Reviews

Owner Reviews

Most Helpful Owner Reviews

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