2025 Rivian R1T Dual Large
22in
Electric Pickup Truck · AWD
Based on battery health, build quality, owner data, EPA range, and market pricing
Above average for 2025 EV Trucks (class avg 70 · top 3%)
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The 2025 Rivian R1T Dual Large (22in) puts down 665 hp, 329 miles of EPA range and a 129 kWh battery, and a worth-pursuing score, but only after a hard inspection and a fair price.
Score read
A 76/100 makes this worth inspecting. Software and driver-assist score is the cleaner read at 95/100; range and efficiency score needs more diligence at 56/100. On Reddit, owners keep flagging the same two issues: owner satisfaction and range. A clean VIN lookup matters more than the headline count.
Price context
Used examples are running around $76,300. This trim started from $76,900 new, though options can push the actual sticker higher; treat the market number as your negotiation floor and pull a current KBB Fair Purchase before naming a price.
Who this is for
✓ Good for
- ⏱ Daily commuter ≤50 mi/day, predictable charging
- ↦ Road tripper Long trips, needs DC fast network
✗ Avoid if you are a
- $ Bargain hunter Best TCO, reliability + low depreciation
Gotchas
- Serviceable Recall paperwork has to match the exact VIN.
Mitigation Use NHTSA and the automaker lookup, then require repair records instead of a verbal promise.
- Built in Range is the easy place to overbuy this trim (56/100).
Mitigation Check your commute, winter margin, and fast-charge plan before you assume the EPA number fits your use.
Pre-purchase inspection
- 1 Run the exact VIN through NHTSA and the automaker recall lookup before discussing price.
- 2 Compare the dashboard range estimate with the EPA 329-mile rating after a full charge.
- 3 Confirm how much of the 8-year/175,000-mile battery warranty remains and whether it transfers.
- 4 If road trips matter, run a short DC fast-charge session and watch whether speed tapers normally.
- 5 Map your normal highway route and winter margin against the EPA range before you treat it as a road-trip car.
VIN status first This model has 6 NHTSA recall records. The exact VIN lookup decides whether the car in front of you is clear.
Complaint context This scan found 8 NHTSA complaint records (2.3 per 10K VINs, low for any vehicle class). Read the themes below before treating the raw count as the verdict.
Price anchor Current market range is $76,300-$76,300. Use that range to compare listings for the same trim, mileage, and condition.
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The federal $4,000 used-EV credit ended Sept 30, 2025.
But 10 states still run their own used-EV rebate programs — some up to $5,000. Pick your state to see what's available for this trim.
Source & disclaimer
Dealers make ~$17,467 on the average car loan.
After the price is set, the finance manager runs four plays to rebuild margin. Every buyer without a pre-approval is a target. Here's exactly what they run — and what stops each one.
78% of dealer loans carry a hidden +1.13% markup above what the lender actually charges. You never see it — it's buried in the contract. · CFPB
Dealer must match or beat your lender — they can't add margin invisibly. The markup play is dead on arrival.
Once you answer, they stretch the term to hit your number. Median result: $4K less off the price, 12 more months on the loan. · Industry avg
Financing is done. Only the sale price is on the table — and the dealer knows it.
Back-office F&I profit averages $1,975/vehicle, up 8.5% YoY. These products exist — but dealer markup is 4–10x what you'd pay elsewhere. · Dealership Guy
Dealer GAP runs $500–1K. Your insurer sells the same coverage for $100–250 over 5 years. Now you know.
"Your loan fell through — come re-sign." This pulls your APR up +5% on average. It's legal. It works because you've already driven the car home. · Ctr for Responsible Lending
A lender commitment letter means the deal is final. "Pending dealer approval" doesn't apply. You can't be yo-yo'd.
That's 15 months of your car payment — handed to the dealer's finance department for nothing.
Takes 2 minutes. No obligation to use it — but you'll walk in with all the leverage.
Pre-approval is a soft credit inquiry — no score impact. FICO treats all auto-loan hard pulls within 14 days as one, so you can still shop rates at the dealer.
NHTSA Recalls (6)
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles. The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govRivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1S and R1T vehicles that previously had service performed. The toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly during service procedures performed before March 10, 2025.
The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govRivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles operating a software version prior to 2025.18.30. The Hands-Free Highway Assist (HWA) software may fail to correctly identify a lead vehicle.
Failure to detect another vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govRivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. An improperly grounded connection inside the High Voltage Distribution Box (HVDB) may cause a loss of drive power.
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govRivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1t vehicles. One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Turn signals that do not function properly, failing to indicate the driver's intention to change direction, increase the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govRivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. The D-ring bolts for one or both front seat belt anchorage assemblies may not have been properly installed.
An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govNHTSA Complaints (8 total · 2.3 per 10K US vehicles · low for any vehicle class)
I leased my Rivian on June 28th. Around July 21st, the vehicle started to drift to the left. On August 19th, my vehicle started to develop bump steer over uneven road surfaces. I brought my vehicle in for service on August 20th. From August 20th to now, my vehicle has had 3 alignments performed, none of them have been maintained spec. Attached are screenshots/pictures of the alignments. Between the first and second alignment the vehicle was driven about ~50 miles. Between the second and third it was driven about another 50 miles. I do not have exact mileage as Rivian has not released service records to me. My vehicle does not track straight on any surface. In addition, because of the regenerative breaking of the Rivian, when you stop the vehicle it pulls significantly to the right, approximately a half lane for every 75 feet. My concern is that the vehicle cannot maintain an alignment over the course of ~110 miles, does not track straight, exhibits bump steer, and Rivian has no available solve to this behavior.
I leased my Rivian on June 28th. Around July 21st, the vehicle started to drift to the left. On August 19th, my vehicle started to develop bump steer over uneven road surfaces. I brought my vehicle in for service on August 20th. From August 20th to now, my vehicle has had 3 alignments performed, none of them have been maintained spec. Attached are screenshots/pictures of the alignments. Between the first and second alignment the vehicle was driven about ~50 miles. Between the second and third it was driven about another 50 miles. I do not have exact mileage as Rivian has not released service records to me. My vehicle does not track straight on any surface. In addition, because of the regenerative breaking of the Rivian, when you stop the vehicle it pulls significantly to the right, approximately a half lane for every 75 feet. My concern is that the vehicle cannot maintain an alignment over the course of ~110 miles, does not track straight, exhibits bump steer, and Rivian has no available solve to this behavior.
The half shaft axel on My Rivian R1T broke in under 6000K miles. Rivian tried hard to deny it, but did finally concede and fix it. But upon return there is still something wrong with the drive train.
The half shaft axel on My Rivian R1T broke in under 6000K miles. Rivian tried hard to deny it, but did finally concede and fix it. But upon return there is still something wrong with the drive train.
The car while driving at normal highway speeds announced that there was a high risk of electrocution associated with driving in wet conditions. This was via a red screen in the driver display. Car is 2025 R1T with 15,000 miles on it. Anyway near the vehicle was at risk of being exposed to 400v electricity.
The car while driving at normal highway speeds announced that there was a high risk of electrocution associated with driving in wet conditions. This was via a red screen in the driver display. Car is 2025 R1T with 15,000 miles on it. Anyway near the vehicle was at risk of being exposed to 400v electricity.
We leased this R1T from Polestar Boston, though we live in Vt, because it was assured to us that in the event of a warranty or recall issue, Polestar Boston would pick up the car and tow to the service center for the repair. Now with this turn signal recall, the gentelman on the phone told me no... that they will not come repair the recall. That if we want it fixed, we have to drive the 4 hours to Boston and they will change the blinkers for us. What legal rights do we have here? thank you
We leased this R1T from Polestar Boston, though we live in Vt, because it was assured to us that in the event of a warranty or recall issue, Polestar Boston would pick up the car and tow to the service center for the repair. Now with this turn signal recall, the gentelman on the phone told me no... that they will not come repair the recall. That if we want it fixed, we have to drive the 4 hours to Boston and they will change the blinkers for us. What legal rights do we have here? thank you
AXM module failure, Driver+ and cameras disengaged during drive. No accidents occurred, driver quickly took control.
AXM module failure, Driver+ and cameras disengaged during drive. No accidents occurred, driver quickly took control.
The contact owns a 2025 Rivian R1T. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH on a local road, the driver’s side charging port door detached from the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local service center but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 800.
The contact owns a 2025 Rivian R1T. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH on a local road, the driver’s side charging port door detached from the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local service center but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 800.
While scheduling service for NHTSA recall No. 25V-387/FSAM-1693 (Front Turn Signal Lamps malfunction that leads to no fulfillment of FMVSS 108 requirements) I was refused correction of the recall by the Rivian Miami Service Center rep (Service Advisor Joel). I was informed that Rivian has informed the Service Advisors that this recall will only be performed on already malfunctioning lamps or in cold weather areas (car is in Miami). However, none of this is defined in the recall notice sent, nor in the Rivian and NHTSA recall database. Requested written confirmation by Rivian of this directive to both the Service Advisor and Service Representative but neither had one. The advisor mentioned he had seen one in the past but does not recall where. Meanwhile, Rivian is refusing addressing the recall on my vehicle.
While scheduling service for NHTSA recall No. 25V-387/FSAM-1693 (Front Turn Signal Lamps malfunction that leads to no fulfillment of FMVSS 108 requirements) I was refused correction of the recall by the Rivian Miami Service Center rep (Service Advisor Joel). I was informed that Rivian has informed the Service Advisors that this recall will only be performed on already malfunctioning lamps or in cold weather areas (car is in Miami). However, none of this is defined in the recall notice sent, nor in the Rivian and NHTSA recall database. Requested written confirmation by Rivian of this directive to both the Service Advisor and Service Representative but neither had one. The advisor mentioned he had seen one in the past but does not recall where. Meanwhile, Rivian is refusing addressing the recall on my vehicle.
The manufacturer service tech advised that the clevis mount holding the front passenger suspension in place was missing a weld to the frame (the attached work order says it was re-welded, but when asked they said the weld was missing). This resulted in creaking noises through the cab when turning.
The manufacturer service tech advised that the clevis mount holding the front passenger suspension in place was missing a weld to the frame (the attached work order says it was re-welded, but when asked they said the weld was missing). This resulted in creaking noises through the cab when turning.
What Owners Are Saying
"My 3 year journey with my R1T TLDR: I love this truck, ownership of it over these 3 years has been a life changing experience. The relationship with this community and the company has been the icing on the cake. Also a 4900 mile road trip and a 19K 3 month repair. I was a Nissan Leaf owner from May 2014 to July 2022, in those 8 years I put 103K miles (12,875 miles per year) on that car with a lost 30% of my usable battery having an ending range of 65 miles on a full charge. Very limiting but I was happy to be able to drive electric even with the limited range. I was looking for a vehicle with more range, test drove a Tesla Model 3 in 2020 but wasn't happy with the build quality, put money down on Ford F-150 Lighting and was honestly just waiting for something to come along that would check all the boxes I wanted as my next EV. A coworker mention Rivian to me and I hadn't heard of it so I did a little research, I was very interested in what I learned and after watching a few youtube videos I put my deposit down for an R1T vehicle. I made an ordered with all of the bells and whistle, Rivian Blue exterior, Forest Edge interior, powered tonneau cover, I built my perfect vehicle. This was back in December of 2021. I did my test drive in May of 2022 and on July 20, 2022 I took delivery of my Rivian R1T. I was besides myself. I think I drove around that day from 9am when I took delivery till 2am sharing the vehicle with family, friends and strangers all over the city of Atlanta. I must have shown off the launch feature to no less than 20 people that day, maybe more. (Side note, I would love to know if there is a way for Rivian to check out my drive history to see how many times I've "Lanched" in my 3 years of ownership) Life changing. That what I tell people when they ask me how my experience living with the truck has been. In those early days the number one question I got from folks was a very quiet "Do you like it?" Not like, "how is it?" but more of a core, deep down inside, do I connect with the vehicle? I don't ever remember hearing people ask such a pointed, direct question about any purchase I've ever made. Life changing is what I would tell them. In the Leaf, I was very limited on where I could go and where I could explore. I was a baggage handler for USAirways from 1993 to 2005, I had 15 1/2 years of flight benefits, flying around the world for free. It was a great part of my life. Those 8 years with the Leaf were great years as well where I explored Atlanta with a lot of passion but I rarely left the city. With the Rivian it was time to take exploring to the next level. I started with the Georgia Traverse, 300 miles of forest roads through the North Georgia Mountains doing little pieces on my days off from driving freight trains for CSX railroad. The next adventure was to tackle the Blue Ridge Parkway in its entirety, then the Sky Line Drive. I explored the 4 pervious state capital cities of Georgia and then al"
"2 Months. 3500 Miles Later // Rivian R1T Thoughts, Concerns & Prayers (Review/First Impression) Two months ago my life changed for the better when I got my R1T. Let me just say; I love this truck, I love this truck, I love this truck. The R1T is also my first-ever EV. After two months and 3500 miles, I'm here to tell you all that I have loved, hated, and everything in between. I hope this can be helpful for anyone who is considering making the jump to the Rivian family / EV world. Last Vehicle: 2020 Ford Escape SE Hybrid Rivian Config: 2023 Rivian R1T, Adv. Pkg., Quad Motor, Ocean Coast/Dark Ash Wood, Rivian Blue, 21" Wheels **First Thoughts** \-Wow. This truck is stunning. I never did a First Mile (I know that was dumb, but I recommend everyone do a First Mile). But holy cow the inside of this truck is a work of art. \-Dang, this thing is Fast!! Pulling out of the SC and first time letting loose a little and Holy S&#%! This is a truck that drives like a sports car. \-The sound system is incredible. I love listening to music in this rig, it just sounds so good. \-Love my color/interior combo. Definitely a little worried about keeping it clean in the long run, but I'm hopeful. **Pros** \-The acceleration. This truck has made me a speed demon. You'll love showing off launches to your friends, but no one ever talks about all the solo launches you'll do owning this thing. Definitely have broken my previous land speed record as well. On a practical level, the truck's acceleration is great when you need to speed up and pass someone or get to speed on an on-ramp. \-The ride is incredibly smooth. While the truck may drive like a sports car, it certainly rides like a truck. Roomy inside for all passengers. Even smooth off-road once you kick it into off-road mode. Mostly have only played with All Purpose, Sport, and Off-Road: Auto. Excited to play with those more, but honestly it's just truly amazing how differently the truck handles in different modes. It's like driving a whole new vehicle each time. \-No gas!!! I have an L2 charger at home and use DCFC for road trips. Around town with the L2 charger is amazing. The savings I've had for owning a similar-sized ICE truck are insane. No oil changes, much less maintenance. Definitely loving the EV lifestyle so far. \-Holy storage Batman. Storage everywhere!! Frunk, Gear Tunnel, Bed, Bed Compartment, Back Seat Compartment. I don't think I've come close to filling up this truck once yet on any of our trips. \-The Tech in this truck is amazing. I love the big multiple screens/displays. Clear and easy to see. Same for all the cameras. The top-down view is amazing for parking. I was worried about parking a truck around the city, but the cameras make it a breeze. Fast phone chargers. 120v outlets everywhere. Air compressor in the bed. This truck is a tech masterpiece. Always a crowd pleaser, some party trick to show off. \-OTA updates are the future for vehicles! The truck has gotten a handful"
"Long-Term Battery Degradation Analysis of My Rivian R1T Launch Edition (via Home Assistant) I’ve been tracking my Rivian R1T Launch Edition’s battery health using Home Assistant with the Rivian integration. This setup lets me pull real-time sensor data directly from the vehicle (in this case, sensor.battery\_capacity), which records the estimated usable battery capacity over time. Since the R1T Launch Edition came with Rivian’s **Large pack (\~135 kWh OEM)**, I’ve been curious about how degradation looks in practice and when Rivian’s warranty replacement threshold (80% of OEM, \~110 kWh) might realistically come into play. I noticed it really started to drop down in the past month so I wanted to look deeper into it: # 📊 Data & Method * Collected raw data points via Home Assistant from Jan 2025 onward. * Exported the history into CSV and ran a **linear regression** on capacity vs. time. * Current measured capacity is **\~128 kWh**, down slightly from the \~130 kWh starting point in my logs. # 📉 Degradation Rate * Trend slope: **–0.0051 kWh/day**, or \~**1.86 kWh per year**. * This equates to **\~1.4% loss per year** from the OEM 135 kWh. * Compared to published EV fleet averages (Tesla, Hyundai, etc.), this sits on the *low end* of typical degradation rates. # 🔮 Projection Based on my original date from the start of tracking, here’s what it looks like: * **80% warranty threshold (110 kWh)** projected around **October 6, 2035**. * With 95% confidence, the window ranges from **July 30, 2034** (earliest) to **May 7, 2037** (latest). So at this rate, my pack has **\~10–12 years** before dropping below Rivian’s warranty cutoff. That’s with normal daily driving and charging habits (mostly AC L2, occasional DC fast charging). HOWEVER, when I reduce the dataset to just the past month, when I am seeing a steeper drop-off, the extrapolated projection, extended out to the point where your R1T battery is expected to hit **110 kWh (80% threshold)**. * **Trendline (red)** runs all the way through the projected crossing. * **Blue line** marks the estimated crossing date: **October 26, 2027**. # 📈 Visualization The graph shows: * Orange scatter points = measured Home Assistant data * Red line = regression trendline * Green dashed line = 110 kWh threshold * Blue dashed line = predicted crossing point # ⚡ Takeaway * Real-world data + Home Assistant makes it possible to do your own long-term fleet-style battery studies. * At the original degradation rate, I’ll likely still be comfor"
"Unless you are driving hundreds of miles a day in steep terrain, in cold weather, or towing across the country, range isn't really a concern anymore. My 2026 R1T dual motor max pack has a rated range of 420 miles when fully charged. That range will vary somewhat depending on your driving stye, steep hills, cold weather, how much you use the HVAC, high winds, if you're towing, and so on. It will vary to a greater degree than mileage/range on an ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicles, but not so much greater. In practice, it has never been an issue for me in real life; I have yet needed to charge anywhere but at home."
"If I’m being honest Few things, as I honestly regret trading in my Tesla for the Rivian R1T for the following reasons: - Autopilot/FSD: Rivian highway assist + doesn’t work as great and is limited to highways only. Which I find a decent amount of roads not able to start highway assist - Service: I’ve had to take in for the same issue and each time they make me wait 3+ months due it not being a “safety concern”. Frustrating cause it’s the same issue I’ve taken it in for 2x times already (along with 4 other things). To top it off, my tweeter blew so I’ve been driving for 3 months with even worse audio quality. (I have messaged numerous times about getting bumped up but to no avail.) - Auto Heated Seats/Wheel: Honestly it’s a small thing but makes a huge difference. Miss not having to think about it. - Customer Service: I’m still waiting on my adapter, but am penalized for not buying after they decided to prioritize new deliveries. As they take a while to get back to you, just put in an order and try to reach out the guide Gretchen after the first couple of days (they barely respond). - Charging Efficiency: Not as well optimized as a Tesla, it’s just not as worked out as a Tesla. Also bigger battery capacity = longer charging. - Rattles/Noise (NVH): Lots of door, speaker, and suspension rattles - Software Updates: Not as flushed out as Tesla and takes like 3x longer to update. (Not a big deal, just don’t start it if you’re in a hurry) I expected some of these issues going into it (with Rivian being a new company), but debating whether I should have took the risk. Please Rivian people don’t hate me for being honest. I’m trying to be unbiased and I’m not saying anything that other car reviewers have said before. Especially for a $80k truck, Rivian should prioritize their existing customer versus doing the bare minimum. It’s a good truck but the Rivian service and quality let it down. Just be warned and maybe Rivian can help me get bumped up in service and get adapter! Wanted to give an honest review and maybe could help someone on the fence know what they’re getting into! Note: Posted this in another thread."
"Took a 70 mile trip today, charged up to 85% then pre-conditioned for 30+ minutes on a Level 2 before heading off. Flat terrain, 22" Sport Brights, 50-51psi all around, <1,000 miles on the vehicle, All Purpose in either Low or Standard ride height (shifted to Low halfway through), 50-55 degrees ambient temps and about 1:45 travel time. Typical speeds were 35-55mph but tended towards the lower end which should have been near ideal conditions for a high-efficiency run. Real world? Not so much. Very disappointed in the Dual "Large" How are others faring? I can't even imagine what range would be at highway speeds. #### RandomMcRandomFace JoinedAug 25, 2023Threads3Messages213Reaction score491LocationElsewhereVehicles What's the conclusion (in non-video format)? I have a 23 quad with all terrains. I'll get 300 miles in ideal conditions. EDIT - to be clear, I am happy with this and expected it. I am not sure what the OP is getting cause I am not watching a random youtube video to find out)."
"> RandomMcRandomFace said: > > What's the conclusion (in non-video format)? I have a 23 quad with all terrains. I'll get 300 miles in ideal conditions. EDIT - to be clear, I am happy with this and expected it. I am not sure what the OP is getting cause I am not watching a random youtube video to find out). > > > Click to expand... 109 kwh x 2.38 mi/kwh = 250-260 miles of real-world range on backroads / non-highway speeds in what should be ideal conditions running the pack from full to dead. Or a lot less than the 330 mi EPA claim. Look, this is my fifth EV and I'm used to the old Tesla haircut on range, so that's not at all surprising. I expected real-world in these conditions would be closer to 300 miles of range or 2.7-2.8 mi/kwh of efficiency. I'm not sure this new "Large" pack is any better than the Standard LFP pack and it seems to be providing, at least in my n=1 case, a lot less range than the old Large pack of 131 kwh. It seems that little message of the big range haircut didn't get shared widely in all the Gen 2 review videos that I've watched so I thought to share my real-world experience to see if its par for the course or an anomaly."
"JoinedDec 30, 2022Threads255Messages3,743Reaction score8,948LocationCaliforniaVehicles I wouldn’t buy another R1 vehicle until it has 800v, 350kw charging and better charging curve. These aren’t cheap cars, and the time to charge from 10% to 80% needs to be under 30 minutes."
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