Rivian R1T Named 2026 Edmunds Top Rated Electric Truck
From the very beginning, R1T was designed to bring adventure to the world.
A vehicle that’s as comfortable on a technical trail as it is on the morning commute — and even at a dragstrip. Rivian owners know the journey doesn’t end when a vehicle leaves the line. It’s about the miles driven, the software updates that make the truck better over time, and the constant refinement of electric adventure.
We’re proud to share that this commitment to product excellence has resulted in R1T being named the Edmunds Top Rated Electric Truck for the second year in a row.
Refined for the Long Haul
In selecting the R1T, the team at Edmunds highlighted more than just its iconic design. They recognized the years of work our engineering teams have put into polishing the experience with every software update. Since its debut, we’ve worked tirelessly to enhance performance and capability, while also listening to — and incorporating the feedback — of our passionate community.
As Edmunds noted in its review, those refinements have turned the R1T into the first electric pickup the publication recommends without hesitation.
Power and Range without Compromise
R1T is an all-electric truck designed to tackle all kinds of adventures. The Gen 2 lineup offers flexibility for every adventurer, with varying levels of power and capability:
Dual-Motor
Dual-Motor delivers incredible all-wheel drive capability along with 665 horsepower and 0–60 mph in as quick as 3.4 seconds for the Performance variant and EPA-estimated range of up to 420 miles.*
Tri-Motor
The 850 horsepower Tri-Motor packs two motors in the rear and one in front for a blend of exceptional power and range. Tri delivers 0–60 mph in as quick as 2.9 seconds while offering an EPA-estimated range of up to 371 miles.*
Quad-Motor
For peak adventure, the 1,025 horsepower Quad-Motor R1T delivers 0–60 mph in as quick as 2.5 seconds — and ¼ mile in 10.5 seconds — when using Launch Mode. With a staggering 1,198 lb-ft of torque, 60-80 mph acceleration and highway passing is possible in as quick as 1.5 seconds. Incredible torque control at each wheel offers superior on-road performance and off-road capability with an EPA-estimated range of up to 374 miles.*
Edmunds also called the R1T a “great value,” acknowledging that the combination of luxury, sports-car-like performance, and rugged utility is a total package you simply can’t find anywhere else.
This award is a win for our design and engineering teams, but also for the incredible Rivian community. Your stories, your feedback, and your miles on the road have helped us refine the R1T into the award-winning truck it is today.
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