Rivian says its Gen 2 Quad has more than 1,000 horsepower and 1,198 pound-feet of torque. That made scaling up a rocky mound in Lake Tahoe a breeze.

Rivian says its Gen 2 Quad has more than 1,000 horsepower and 1,198 pound-feet of torque. That made scaling up a rocky mound in Lake Tahoe a breeze.

While Rivian and other EV companies promote the benefits of quad-motor drivetrains, off-roaders prefer a simpler setup. Here's why.

250404 Alpharetta, GA — A Rivian R1S is parked in the courtyard of the new Rivian “space” at Avalon in Alpharetta on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Bita Honarvar for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution) ...

Rivian will start deliveries of the R2 compact crossover next year, and its design and engineering teams are working hard to deliver the best Rivian to date.