2027 Rivian R1T: real cost in California
See the R1T on Rivian's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Premium · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$79,990the advertised price
Drive away$89,339with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,438/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$2,045/moeverything, after resale
$89,339 to drive away + $83,684 to run it for 6 years − $25,804 back at resale = $147,218, or $2,045 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$89,339
Running it, 6 yrs+$83,684
Back at resale−$25,804
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$79,990Feesfreight $1,895 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,980Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$7,369Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$23,079Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$19,190Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$18,203Charging13,500 mi a year at 86 MPGe, home charging at $0.33/kWh
+$10,290Maintenanceestimate
+$8,329Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,866California EV fee$121 a year
+$726Resale after 6 years32% of MSRP, you get this back
−$25,804True cost $147,218 ÷ 72 months$2,045 a month
The car
Size and space
BodyPickup217.1 in long
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
Cargo54.1" bed
Engine and fuel
Engine665–1025 hp electric, AWD
0–60 mph2.5–3.4 sRivian's figure
Energy use77–86 MPGeEPA combined
Range420 miabout 294 mi in winter
TowingUp to 11,000 lb
Tires22"305/55R22
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Highway assistHands-free on highwayson mapped highways · Autonomy+ (Universal Hands-Free), +$2,625
Resale at 6 years32% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 5 seats.| Premium Dual-motor, Large battery | $79,990 | $89,339 | $147,218 | ✓ $2,045/mo | 7,700 | 86 MPGe |
| Premium Dual-motor, Max battery (Long Range, +$7,000) | $86,990 | $96,968 | $155,986 | $2,166/mo | 11,000 | 86 MPGe |
| Performance Tri-motor, Max battery | $100,990 | $112,227 | $175,181 | $2,433/mo | 11,000 | 84 MPGe |
| Quad Quad-motor, Max battery | $115,990 | $128,576 | $196,056 | $2,723/mo | 11,000 | 77 MPGe |
PremiumDual-motor, Large battery
✓ $2,045/mo
True cost
PremiumDual-motor, Max battery (Long Range, +$7,000)
$2,166/mo
True cost
PerformanceTri-motor, Max battery
$2,433/mo
True cost
QuadQuad-motor, Max battery
$2,723/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
Premium Dual-motor, Large battery$79,990
Premium Dual-motor, Max battery (Long Range, +$7,000)$86,990
Performance Tri-motor, Max battery$100,990
Quad Quad-motor, Max battery$115,990
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
Hands-free driving
+ An option on every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
✓ Every trim
Rivian lists only a few items for this model, so features not shown above may still be fitted; check with the dealer.
Full standard equipment on the Premium Premium Dual-motor, Large battery (12 items)
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Highway Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Lane Departure Warning
- Park Assist
- Heated and ventilated seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Panoramic glass roof
- Autonomy+ (option, $2,500)
- Power Upgrade (option, $5,000)
Recalls
8 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 R1T models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Back over prevention2025, 2026 · 98,828 vehicles
The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a notification when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."Recall 26V597000 at NHTSA ↗Exterior lighting2025, 2026 · 3,829 vehicles
One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash.Recall 26V508000 at NHTSA ↗Seat belts2025 · 869 vehicles
The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.Recall 26V009000 at NHTSA ↗Suspension2025 · 19,641 vehicles
The toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly during service procedures performed before March 10, 2025.Recall 26V003000 at NHTSA ↗Electrical system2025 · 24,214 vehicles
The Hands-Free Highway Assist (HWA) software may fail to correctly identify a lead vehicle.Recall 25V585000 at NHTSA ↗Electrical system2025 · 23 vehicles
An improperly grounded connection inside the High Voltage Distribution Box (HVDB) may cause a loss of drive power.Recall 25V537000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 R1T in California?
- $89,339 to drive away for the Premium, from a $79,990 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,438 loan payment, about $2,081 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $2,045 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 7,700 lb for the Premium; 11,000 lb for every other trim.
Colors
Glacier White paint+$1,950Half Moon Grey+$2,500Esker Silver paintForest Green paint+$2,500Midnight paint+$3,000Rivian Blue paint+$2,500Storm Blue paint+$3,000Red Canyon paint+$2,500
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