Rivian Launches 1,025-hp R1T and R1S Quad EVs in Canada

California-based EV maker Rivian is making another splash with the launch of new Quad-motor versions of the R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV.

With 1,025 hp, four electric motors (developed in-house) and a 0-100 km/h acceleration in just 2.5 seconds, these vehicles redefine what an adventure EV can be.

2026 Rivian R1S Quad and R1T Quad – Pricing in Canada

The pricing matches the performance levels. In Canada, the R1T Quad starts at $190,990 CAD, while the R1S Quad begins at $201,990. The Launch Edition versions – available from July – add $6,000 to the base price, not including the $2,695 transportation fees.

Powertrain of the 2026 Rivian R1S Quad and R1T Quad

Initially powered by a Bosch four-motor system (which delivered 835 hp in 2021), the R1 models have since evolved to an in-house dual-motor architecture for the base versions.

The return of the quad-motor configuration marks a turning point: each wheel is now driven by a Rivian-designed motor, oil-cooled for improved thermal management, which is particularly useful in slow, technical driving such as rock crawling.

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