2024 Rivian R1T Review

By Peter Tran, EditorUpdated September 2, 2026MethodologySources: NHTSA, EPA, EIA
48
out of 100
C
#30 of 39 trucks · class median 65
Reliability53
25% of overall
Efficiency47
25% of overall
Economics45
50% of overall

What drives the score

Reliability53/100

NHTSA recall rate1.0 campaigns/yr 23

1 recall campaign across 1 model year on record.

Documented owner issues1 major / 1 watch / 0 minor 60

Weighted from our hand-curated known-issues database for this model.

Battery degradation1.6% / yr 91

Measured curve for this model.

Efficiency47/100

EPA efficiency2.05 mi/kWh 39

Miles per kWh vs other trucks. Drives every cost figure on this site.

EPA range352 mi 72

Rated combined range. Expect 20-30% less in freezing weather.

Fast-charge speed54 mi / 10 min 37

Peak 220 kW, derated to a realistic 10-80% average.

Economics45/100

Energy cost per mile11.3¢/mi 39

80% home at 17¢/kWh, 20% public DC at 48¢/kWh (US averages).

Fuel savings vs gas rival$780/yr 23

Against the Ford Ranger (22 MPG) at $3.92/gal, 12,000 mi/yr.

Battery value at risk$285/yr 91

Pack capacity lost each year, valued at $132/kWh replacement cost.

Road-trip charging cost$23.41 / 100 mi 39

Cost of 100 miles bought entirely at public DC fast chargers.

Ownership numbers at a glance

Energy cost per mile
11.3¢
Annual energy cost (12k mi)
$1,358
Fuel savings vs gas rival
$780/yr
Fast-charge speed
54 mi per 10 min
Battery value lost per year
$285
NHTSA recall campaigns
1

Assumes 12,000 mi/yr, 80% home charging at $0.17/kWh and public DC at $0.48/kWh, gas at $3.92/gal. Scoring model v1.0.

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