Watch Rivian R1T Take On Hells Gate In Moab

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.

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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)

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Specs:

* estimated/unofficial values

See also

First Production Rivian R1T Rolls Off Assembly Line

Rivian R1T Crashes Into Two Other Cars