That process is helped by Rivian's new system architecture introduced in the Gen 2 R1 platform last year. This not only greatly simplified the architecture of the vehicles, cutting cost and weight, but it enabled far more finite control over those motors.

The Rivian R1T would like to tell everyone that there's only one sheriff in town, and it's got four electric motors.

Rivian already made the most compelling electric trucks in the world. But the new Quad-Motor versions raise the bar.