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.

Rivian's next generation of R1 Quad models are coming and these electric vehicles will be some of the quickest vehicles on the market

The Quad-Motor R1S and R1T then take all the Gen 2 enhancements and max out the potential for on-road performance and off-road capability. New motors and additional cooling allow for ratings of 1,025 horsepower and 1,