Rivian R1T

The truck that proved EVs could go off-road. Rivian's R1T launched in 2021 as the first electric pickup, beating Ford, GM, and Tesla — with a 835-horsepower quad-motor setup enabling a tank turn feature and wading through 3+ feet of water — a capability 30% more rugged than the average electric truck. Its innovative gear tunnel matches the Ioniq 5's flat-floor versatility, and a 100,000-van Amazon order backed an $11.9 billion IPO. The R1T proved electric trucks weren't a compromise but an upgrade, delivering superior torque and utility.