Quad-Motor Rivians Arrive With Wild Power and Wilder Price

Miami Herald

09-07-2025

When Rivian unveiled the second-generation R1S and R1T for the 2025 model year, the upgrades were significant – more power and range, and improved hardware and software. But one thing was notably missing: a Quad-Motor option. Sure, the original R1 lineup had a Quad-Motor variant boasting 835 horsepower, but the newer Rivians have already caught up.
Better late than never, as they say, as Rivian has now introduced the R1S and R1T Quad-Motor models for the 2026 model year, and they're amped up for a monstrous power output this time around, worthy of the top-spec designation. However, the California-based startup has also given them eye-watering price tags.
With four independently controlled motors, the new Quad-Motor setup delivers a staggering 1,025 horsepower and 1,198 lb-ft of torque. That power shoves the R1S from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.6 seconds, while the longer-wheelbase R1T does it in 2.5 secs. These numbers are on par with those of supercars, and even quicker than many.
But that level of performance comes at a steep cost: $115,990 for the R1T Quad, or $119,990 for the Launch Edition. The R1S starts at $121,990 and climbs to $125,990 for the Launch Edition.
Beyond straight-line speed, both vehicles come standard with Rivian's 140-kWh Max battery pack, allowing up to 374 miles of range, depending on tires. There's also a Conserve Mode that disables the rear motors to maximize range up to 400 miles. Go for the 34-inch all-terrain tires, though, and range drops to 325 miles.
Other performance features include torque vectoring via each motor, a new Launch Mode with an integrated Launch Cam, and several software-based drive modes.
Among them are a Desert Rally Mode, born from the R1T's Rebelle Rally victory, and a Hill Climb Mode, developed during its Pikes Peak run. Rivian's much-awaited Tank Turn finally becomes available in the Quad models as the Kick Turn, coming via a September 2025 software update.
Inside, both models have the Ascend interior with quilted upholstery, bronze accents, and three trim themes. The Launch Edition also adds unique paint, badges, and lifetime access to Rivian's Autonomy Platform+ and Connect+ services. Exterior customization options include wheel and tire packages ranging from 22-inch ultra-high-performance tires to 20-inch all-terrain rubbers.
Deliveries of the Quad-Motor R1T and R1S begin this month, and all models will come standard with a built-in NACS port for Tesla Supercharger compatibility, plus a complimentary CCS adapter. They're definitely pricey, but are they worth the money? You'll be the judge, but remember that supercar performance in SUV and truck form is a feat that a few vehicles possess.
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