Watch Rivian R1T Take On Hells Gate In Moab

A stock electric pickup truck demonstrates serious off-roading capability.

Mark Kane

By: Mark Kane

Sep 29, 2021 at 8:40am ET

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Here is an interesting new video with the Rivian R1T climbing the Hells Gate in Moab, Utah, which is one of the most challenging off-road trails.

The R1T with the all-terrain tires appears to be able to drive up quite easily thanks to the outstanding electric drive, although it still requires a lot of attention to go at the right angles.

We previously saw the Rivian R1S that also was able to take a steep climb, but this one is more difficult.

Let's recall that Rivian is the first production electric model on the U.S. market with four electric motors - one per wheel - which provides the ultimate drive. The low center of gravity, thanks to the battery pack installed in the bottom, is also a major factor.

Another important thing in Rivian vehicles is a four-wheel independent suspension, as well as various driving modes, about which you can read more in InsideEVs' Tom Moloughney first drive review here.

Gallery: Rivian R1T

Rivian R1T specs:

Range:
EPA: 314 miles (505 km) (see details here)
400+ miles (644+ km) version (January 2022)
250+ mile (402+ km) affordable version to follow
undisclosed battery capacity
2170-type cylindrical cells (7,776), supplied by Samsung SDI
0-60 mph (96.5 km/h) in 3.0 seconds
quad motor, all-wheel drive
on-board charger: 11.5 kW (AC Level 2); up to 25 miles of range per hour of charge
DC fast charging: up to 140 miles of range in 20 minutes
wading depth: 3+ ft (more than 0.91 m)
towing capacity: up to 11,000 lbs (4990 kg)

Prices

Model	Base Price	Dest. Charge	Tax Credit	Effective Price
2022 Rivian R1S (Large pack, 21")	$70,000*		$7,500	$62,500
2022 Rivian R1T (Large pack, 21")	$67,500*		$7,500	$60,000
2022 Rivian R1T (Max pack, 21")	$77,500*		$7,500	$70,000

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Specs:

Model	Drive	Battery (kWh)	EPA Range	0-60 mph (sec)	Top Speed
2022 Rivian R1S (Large pack, 21")	AWD	135*	316 mi (508 km)	3.0	125 mph (201 km/h)
2022 Rivian R1T (Large pack, 21")	AWD	135*	314 mi (505 km)	3.0	125 mph (201 km/h)
2022 Rivian R1T (Max pack, 21")	AWD	180*	400 mi* (644 km)	3.2	125 mph (201 km/h)