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Rivian R1S Review

Price (est): £60,000 - £100,000

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6/10

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The Rivian R1S is the American brand's big, seven-seat electric SUV, and takes on the Range Rover Electric and Volvo EX90. It's bold, it's full of tech and it's got a huge range of batteries, and we'd certainly like to see it come to Europe. 

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  • Battery size: 135 kWh
  • WLTP range: 400 miles (est)
  • Battery size: 106 - 141 kWh
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  • Battery size: 135 kWh
  • WLTP range: 400 miles (est)
  • Battery size: 106 - 141 kWh

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. It might be a touch too big for our tastes though, so the R2 is the one I'm really excited about.”

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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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