Rivian R1S Review

Price: £64,000+ (est.)

Electrifying.com score

8/10

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We loved Rivian's pick up, but we're more likely to embrace the SUV-shaped passenger version in the UK. Is it too much for our small roads, or a viable alternative to a Land Rover Discovery?

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  • Battery size: 135 kWh
  • Electric cost/month: £61
  • E-Rating™: D

    Click here to find out more about our electric car Efficiency Rating.​

  • Emissions: 0 g/km
  • Range: 321 miles
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  • Battery size: 135 kWh
  • Electric cost/month: £61
  • E-Rating™: D

    Click here to find out more about our electric car Efficiency Rating.​

  • Emissions: 0 g/km
  • Range: 321 miles
  • Electrifying.com E-Rating D

Ginny Says

“I've had a go in Rivian's brilliant R1T pick up, but this SUV version is the car which is more likely to appeal to us Europeans. I might be a touch to big for our tastes though, so watch out for the R2! ”

Nicki Says

“SUVs and pick-ups might not be the most innovative breeds of car, but Rivian's products bring genuine innovation and fresh thinking. They could well tempt buyers away from big gas guzzlers. ”

Got questions? We've put together the most frequently-asked topics below. If there's something we haven't answered here or in the review then let us know on our contact page.

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What is the Rivian R1S?

It's an all-electric SUV made by a start-up in the US. The R1S is the sister car of the pick up, which is called the R1T.


Is the Rivian R1S a seven seater?

Yes, there are three rows of seats giving seven in total.


What is special about the Rivian R1S and R1T?

Quite a lot. There's the sheer size, the clever cubby holes, Porsche-bashing performance and the fact it can spin around like a tank.


When will the Rivian R1S launch in the UK?

Rivian is yet to confirm plans for a European sales network. However, it has big plans, especially for the new, smaller R2. Whether those launch plans extend to creating a right-hand-drive version for UK remains to be seen.


How much will the Rivian R1S cost?

In the US, the Rivian R1S range starts at $67,500, which at current exchange rates is around £56,000. The quad motor model with the larger battery starts at around £68,000 while the range-topping model will set you back around £75,000.

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