The Rivian R1T is a pickup truck built from 2022 to 2026. Most were assembled in the United States — 100% of those on record. Engines offered: Electric. Worth buying? It depends heavily on which year you buy at 3.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the R1T is
The Rivian R1T is a pickup truck that Rivian built from 2022 to 2026 — 5 model years. It has been offered with Electric power. Its closest siblings in the Rivian range: R1S, EDV, RCV.
Where the R1T is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 118 R1Ts on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| the United States | 7FC | 2022-2025 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Rivian VIN decide which of these 1 lines your R1T belongs to. What every character in a R1T VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Rivian R1T adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Rivian R1T tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment R1T owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Rivian R1T have? Power & range
The Rivian R1T is offered with 1 powertrain — Electric. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Rivian R1T, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Electric motor | Single-speed | 4WD | Electricity |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Can a Rivian R1T tow? Towing & payload
As a pickup, the Rivian R1T is built to tow and haul. The exact maximum towing capacity and payload depend on the engine, drivetrain and whether it has the factory tow package.
What sets your R1T's tow & payload rating:
- Engine — a larger or turbocharged engine tows more than the base unit.
- Drivetrain & axle — 4WD/AWD and the axle ratio shift the rating.
- Tow package — the factory towing package (hitch, wiring, transmission cooler) raises the max.
- Payload & GVWR — GVWR caps the combined load; more passengers and cargo lower how much you can tow.
Exact towing capacity, payload and GVWR are added per engine, drivetrain and trim — decode your VIN above, or check the driver's door-jamb and hitch labels. Curb weight from vehicle specifications.
The R1T by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Rivian R1T. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | R1T | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 32 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 120 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 3.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $1,694/yr | Estimated full coverage |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Rivian R1T?
The R1T is a pickup truck, built from 2022 to 2026. Engines offered: Electric.
Where is the Rivian R1T made?
Across 118 cars in our records the split is: the United States (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
What is the Rivian R1T warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the R1T reliable?
It scores 3.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific R1T?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Rivian
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivian R1S | 2022–2026 | 27 | 85 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Rivian EDV | 2022–2026 | 8 | — | 4.5/5 |
| Rivian RCV | 2022–2026 | — | — | 4.5/5 |