Overview
- The R1T and R1S went on sale Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, with base prices unchanged at $81,885 for the R1T and $85,885 for the R1S, each including a $1,895 destination charge.
- Rivian is offering second-row captain's chairs for the 2027 R1S that slide on rails, fold flat for cargo or camping, are heated, and include LATCH and top-tether anchors for child seats.
- The captain's-chair hardware is priced around $1,500 but Rivian requires bundled packages or specific interior trims to enable the seats, which pushes the real cost of a six-seat R1S up roughly $4,000–$6,000 depending on choices.
- Core technical specs remain unchanged for 2027, with available EPA-estimated ranges up to about 410 miles for the R1S and about 420 miles for the R1T and power ratings carried over from prior model years.
- Rivian also aligned R1 trim names with the R2 line, introduced an Esker Silver paint and a new 20-inch wheel option, and limited the middle bench seat to the Black Mountain interior, forcing buyers to weigh seating needs against color and package costs.