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Rivian R1S review: second time’s the charm

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Just four years after Rivian began selling its R1T truck, 2025 marks the beginning of the R1T and R1S' second generation. Considering they look essentially the same on the outside, it might be hard to decipher what warrants a new generation. But underneath, it's actually quite easy: all-new electric architecture, a new motor arrangement, retuned suspension, and more. Kicking off at $107,700, here's how all these revisions make the 2025 Rivian R1S Premium Tri-Motor a true frontrunner in the modern EV space.

Specs

The tri-motor arrangement fits in between the base dual and top-level quad, and was my tester's powertrain for a whole week. All …

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https://www.theverge.com/electric-cars/689400/rivian-r1s-review-second-times-the-charm
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