View Photos of the 2025 Rivian R1T California Dune Edition
Rivan is releasing a special edition of its R1T electric pickup truck. Called the California Dune Edition, it has a desert-inspired paint color and other goodies.
Rivian hasn't said how many copies of the R1T California Dune Edition will be available.
The 2025 Rivian R1T California Dune Edition is now available to order starting at $99,900.
The R1T's handy gear tunnel spans the width of the truck and allows access from either side.
The truck's wheels come with either a darkened look as seen here or can be color-matched to the body.
The truck features three electric motors that provide all-wheel drive and combine for 850 horsepower and 1103 pound-feet of torque.
With this wheel-and-tire setup, the R1T's EPA-estimated range is capped at 329 miles.
Rivian estimates the Tri-Motor truck can hit 60 mph in a claimed 2.9 seconds.
The California Dune Edition comes standard with the All-Terrain package's 20-inch wheels, spare tire, and underbody protection.
The R1T California Dune Edition introduces a new paint color that's also called California Dune.
The special-edition truck also comes with a roof rack and traction boards.
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