Rivian R1s Release Date 【Confirmed - 2025】

A dedicated Apple Watch app and improved hands-free driving via the Autonomy+ package.

The high-performance 2026 R1S Quad-Motor is slated for release in mid-2025, with some sources pointing toward a July 8, 2025 , launch for this specific flagship trim. Generation 2 (2025–2026) Key Upgrades rivian r1s release date

High-performance variant with ~850 hp and ~371 miles of range. A dedicated Apple Watch app and improved hands-free

Standard AWD with optional Large or Max battery packs. Standard AWD with optional Large or Max battery packs

Here’s a concise story-style breakdown of the timeline:

The originally went on sale in late 2022 . A major second-generation update (Gen 2) was launched in mid-2024 for the 2025 model year, and the 2026 Rivian R1S models went on sale in mid-2025 . Key Release Milestones First Customer Deliveries: Late August 2022. Second Generation (Gen 2) Launch: June 2024. 2026 Model Year Release: Mid-2025.