Gen2 Quad

[ebarneyr]

Does anyone have any definitive info on whether the new Quad will have a Tesla type (NASC)port on the left rear as R2’s will? Or will that be a future update?

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[theonetruestripes]

FYI, Rivian.com’s R1S/R1T pages include the quad with zero info (everything TBA), except colors. Date listed as “coming 2025”.

I don’t remember seeing that before, but I could but utterly incorrect, I would have expected to see a more prominent announcement if it were new...

 

[bmedfo1]

Does anyone have any definitive info on whether the new Quad will have a Tesla type (NASC)port on the left rear as R2’s will? Or will that be a future update?

I dont know why so many care so much about this but from what I have read it is a good possibility. Me I would prefer it not change. I dont feel like changing my home charger or adding an adapter for every day use. What is so wrong with using the adapters we all already have for the few times a year we charge in the wild at a tesla station. If you are charging at tesla that often that this is a big deal you are probably paying more to charge than gas would be per mile.

 

[theonetruestripes]

I dont know why so many care so much about this but from what I have read it is a good possibility. Me I would prefer it not change. I dont feel like changing my home charger or adding an adapter for every day use.

I’m not in the market for a new R1, so it is kind of moot to me, but if someone handed me a magic ticket “good for one R1” NACS would be one of the things I might wait for.

I had a Tesla before, and its charger is in my barn. I’ll move it back to the garage (and the garage one out to the barn). It is a physically nicer connector, as in it aligns easier. If you are “a little off” it seems to have some limited ability to self align, or maybe it is just a somewhat more flexible coord. The little button for the “open charge port door” likewise is “no big deal, but a fine detail”.

Around here the only reliable chargers are Tesla’s or Rivian’s, so it would swap which ones are convenient in the short term. In the long term I assume RAN will “do something” to make NACSs easy to use. Maybe converting all the chargers to duel tail, or licensing magic dock from Tesla.

So dealing with the change would be minor (on the other hand if I were keeping the “old” R1 and adding a NACSs R1 it would be modestly more complex because I would have to find a way to get a second charger in my garage, so a second 50A circuit, or get one of the EVSEs that have a set of lugs to attach another EVSE to...and buy a pair that know how to power share...and kick my TT out of the garage! Then again I don’t really have space for another vehicle...maybe I should pave path out to the barn so I can plow it in the winter and keep another vehicle out there...hey! Can you plow with an R1T?)

 

[RivianRiverRat]

..maybe I should pave path out to the barn so I can plow it in the winter and keep another vehicle out there...hey! Can you plow with an R1T?)

plowing

 

[Mygrain]

What color were the brake calipers on this supposed quad?

 

[ebarneyr]

I’m not in the market for a new R1, so it is kind of moot to me, but if someone handed me a magic ticket “good for one R1” NACS would be one of the things I might wait for.

I had a Tesla before, and its charger is in my barn. I’ll move it back to the garage (and the garage one out to the barn). It is a physically nicer connector, as in it aligns easier. If you are “a little off” it seems to have some limited ability to self align, or maybe it is just a somewhat more flexible coord. The little button for the “open charge port door” likewise is “no big deal, but a fine detail”.

Around here the only reliable chargers are Tesla’s or Rivian’s, so it would swap which ones are convenient in the short term. In the long term I assume RAN will “do something” to make NACSs easy to use. Maybe converting all the chargers to duel tail, or licensing magic dock from Tesla.

So dealing with the change would be minor (on the other hand if I were keeping the “old” R1 and adding a NACSs R1 it would be modestly more complex because I would have to find a way to get a second charger in my garage, so a second 50A circuit, or get one of the EVSEs that have a set of lugs to attach another EVSE to...and buy a pair that know how to power share...and kick my TT out of the garage! Then again I don’t really have space for another vehicle...maybe I should pave path out to the barn so I can plow it in the winter and keep another vehicle out there...hey! Can you plow with an R1T?)

 

[ebarneyr]

I have had Teslas since 2012. I am fortunate enough to have a second home in the high country of CO. I drive from CO where I am primarily based now ( I am now retired) to board meetings in MS several times a year. I am outdone with Musk and have a deposit on the new Quad. The shorter route I take currently has only a few old type( version 1) Tesla superchargers in spots where I charge…. unless the port is moved to the left rear on the new Quad… I see Rivans having to use 2 slots to charge at the old type V1’s which in time will not be a problem as more later versions of Tesla superchargers are installed. But…. Currently I prefer not to have to take up 2 charging spots. That is why I am interested if the port on the new Quad will be moved to the left rear. None of the Tesla personnel I have talked with at test drives of the Tri know the answer. I have Tesla wall mounted charger in one home and a 14/50 receptacle in the other…. So charging when I am not traveling is no problem.

 

[Electrified Outdoors]

I was just in Normal yesterday I will say that Rivian is very sensitive about photos inside the factory...must have been leaked.

 

[an-thu-knee]

the range to battery capacity doesn't add up - one of those seems wrong.

 

[malditofman]

Upcoming Rivian’s Gen 2 R1 Quad Is Ready to Redefine Electric Performance

The future of electric performance is knocking—and it roars. Rivian’s Gen 2 R1 Quad is no longer just a rumor; it’s a street-ready powerhouse that promises to shake up the EV world.

A New Era of Power, Built In-House
Say goodbye to Bosch and hello to Rivian’s own quad-motor system—designed, engineered, and unleashed entirely in-house. The numbers? Mind-bending. We're talking 1,025 horsepower and 1,198 lb-ft of torque, delivering a 0–60 mph sprint in just 2.5 seconds. Quarter-mile? You’re crossing it in 10.5 seconds flat. This isn’t just acceleration—it’s propulsion.

But it’s not just straight-line speed. With active torque vectoring across all four wheels and a staggered performance tire setup—275/50R22 up front, 305/45R22 in the rear—the Gen 2 R1 Quad is engineered to carve corners with precision. And yes, Launch Mode comes standard. Buckle up.

Elevated Inside and Out
Inside, the Gen 2 Quad introduces Rivian’s premium Ascend interior, available in three striking palettes: Black Mountain, Ocean Coast, and Slate Sky. The cabin feels more refined, more focused—built for both performance and comfort.

On the outside, it’s all in the details. Exclusive blue accents, a reimagined Gear Guard badge, and a fresh 22-inch wheel design signal that this isn’t your average R1. It’s the evolution.

Range and Color That Break the Mold
With the 149 kWh Max Pack, Rivian estimates an impressive 355 miles of range, giving you muscle without compromise. And speaking of bold moves, spy shots of a deep metallic purple Gen 2 R1S Quad rolling through California—with bronze wheels and a matching badge—suggest Rivian’s stepping up its color game too. If this shade makes it to production, it’s going to turn heads everywhere.

The Flagship Is Here
Starting at $115,900, the Gen 2 R1 Quad isn’t just another trim—it’s a declaration. A statement that Rivian isn’t here to play catch-up. It’s setting the bar.

Are you excited for the Rivian R1 Quad?

Source: club Rivian on FB

$115K for that level of performance on and off pavement is very competitive. Yes, it's a lot of money. But a good value. For those with the resources, owning a gen 2 quad should be a blast. Drive well.

 

[Jared2]

Great specs! The two things I find disappointing is the range and charging speed. I was hoping for more from both. I assume the 355 range is in conserve. I live where there are fewer chargers and slower fast chargers once you get away from interstates.

I have to say, the main reasons I traded my Gen1 for a Gen2 were Range and Driver+.

I am thrilled with both, and while I'd LOVE to have a Quad again, I am likely just going to trade this one in for a Tri soon. Love my Dual Max Perf, but I can get the same 400+ mile range with the Tri in Conserve mode.

Range is key to me... I can make trips in my Gen2 that I never could in Gen1 without a stop.

 

[Doug]

I have to say, the main reasons I traded my Gen1 for a Gen2 were Range and Driver+.

I am thrilled with both, and while I'd LOVE to have a Quad again, I am likely just going to trade this one in for a Tri soon. Love my Dual Max Perf, but I can get the same 400+ mile range with the Tri in Conserve mode.

Range is key to me... I can make trips in my Gen2 that I never could in Gen1 without a stop.

Both of those reasons would benefit me to switch. I live right on I90 so hands free would be nice. I wondered how much the increase in range would benefit me. I do charge sometimes 30 miles from home just so I can make it. I am also struggling with which Gen 2 would be right for me. The Duel has the most range, but the tri or Quad would be much more fun.

 

[roketdog]

Both of those reasons would benefit me to switch. I live right on I90 so hands free would be nice. I wondered how much the increase in range would benefit me. I do charge sometimes 30 miles from home just so I can make it. I am also struggling with which Gen 2 would be right for me. The Duel has the most range, but the tri or Quad would be much more fun.

Range vs Speed. I had an EV with horrible range so I chose the Dual Max with Performance. It’s fast enough to get me around slow cars and range has been fantastic. I have AT tires so I could increase it even more with AS or similar tires.

All that being said - that Quad is going to be amazing!

 

[KootenayEV]

I have had Teslas since 2012. I am fortunate enough to have a second home in the high country of CO. I drive from CO where I am primarily based now ( I am now retired) to board meetings in MS several times a year. I am outdone with Musk and have a deposit on the new Quad. The shorter route I take currently has only a few old type( version 1) Tesla superchargers in spots where I charge…. unless the port is moved to the left rear on the new Quad… I see Rivans having to use 2 slots to charge at the old type V1’s which in time will not be a problem as more later versions of Tesla superchargers are installed. But…. Currently I prefer not to have to take up 2 charging spots. That is why I am interested if the port on the new Quad will be moved to the left rear. None of the Tesla personnel I have talked with at test drives of the Tri know the answer. I have Tesla wall mounted charger in one home and a 14/50 receptacle in the other…. So charging when I am not traveling is no problem.

Counterpoint - having it on the rear would SUCK for towing. I'd rather have it front passenger side (which would also work better for curbside charging).

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