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I drove the coolest new electric SUV in the US. Here's a full photo tour of the fabulous Rivian R1S.

Tim Levin
Sat, July 9, 2022, 7:55 PM·6 min read
The Rivian R1S electric SUV.
The electric Rivian R1S SUV ships to customers later this summer.Tim Levin/Insider
  • The Rivian R1S is almost here. I got up close and personal with the startup's stylish electric SUV.

  • The R1S is a beast both on-road and off, packing more than 800 horsepower and all-wheel drive.

  • Its frunk, expansive cargo area, and seven seats make it a supremely functional daily driver.

Shopping for an SUV that can carry seven people, blast to highway speeds in a flash, tackle boulders like they're speedbumps, and do it all without using a drop of gas?

The Rivian R1S electric SUV.
The Rivian R1S.Tim Levin/Insider

There's precisely one model that fits the bill: the 2022 Rivian R1S.

The Rivian R1S electric SUV.
The Rivian R1S.Tim Levin/Insider

After months of delays, Rivian is finally gearing up to start delivering the SUV to customers later this summer.

The Rivian R1S electric SUV.
The Rivian R1S.Tim Levin/Insider

The California startup invited me to get up close and personal with the R1S — and drive it both on-road and off. I can confirm it's fabulous.

The Rivian R1S electric SUV.
The Rivian R1S.Tim Levin/Insider

I found it extremely capable, comfortable, and spacious. Plus, the R1S packs plenty of impressive features.

The Rivian R1S electric SUV.
The Rivian R1S.Tim Levin/Insider

Here's a full tour of what the R1S has to offer, from its wildly useful frunk to its third-row seats.

The Rivian R1S electric SUV.
The Rivian R1S.Tim Levin/Insider

First, some background: The R1S follows up the R1T pickup truck as Rivian's second consumer vehicle. It's also making a delivery van for Amazon.

The Rivian R1S electric SUV.
The Rivian R1S.Tim Levin/Insider

Read more: Rivian squandered a 12-year lead in the race to make the first great electric pickup. Here's what that means for the startup's future.

Rivian's luxurious trucks target Patagonia-wearing, outdoorsy folks who have a bit of extra money to spend. The first SUVs available now start at $90,000.

The Rivian R1S electric SUV.
The Rivian R1S.Tim Levin/Insider

Source: Rivian

The R1S Launch Edition (the first model out and the one I tested) has all-wheel drive by way of four motors — one powering each wheel.

The Rivian R1S electric SUV.
The Rivian R1S.Tim Levin/Insider

It promises a whopping 835 horsepower and 908 pound-feet of torque, making it much, much quicker and more agile than its size suggests.

The Rivian R1S electric SUV.
The Rivian R1S.Tim Levin/Insider

Rivian says the R1S will launch to 60 mph from a standstill in three seconds flat, which feels downright bizarre in such a large SUV.

The Rivian R1S electric SUV.
The Rivian R1S.Tim Levin/Insider

The EPA pegs range at 316 miles, which places the R1S among the longest-range electric vehicles you can buy.

The Rivian R1S electric SUV.
The Rivian R1S.Tim Levin/Insider

Read more: The 15 longest-range electric cars you can buy in 2022 from Kia, Tesla, Ford and more


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