Rivian Kills Its Cheapest R1T and R1S Trims — What It Means for the EV Market

If you were eyeing the most affordable way into a Rivian R1T pickup or R1S SUV, that door has quietly closed. As of late June 2026, Rivian has pulled the Dual Standard variants of both vehicles from its online configurator — eliminating the lowest entry points in its R1 lineup just as its more affordable R2 crossover begins reaching customers.

What happened

Rivian's Dual Standard trims — the least expensive versions of the R1T truck and R1S SUV — are officially gone. Sharp-eyed Rivian followers noticed the models had vanished from the company's configurator on Tuesday, June 23. This wasn't a total surprise: Rivian had signaled the move back in March, when a company spokesperson told InsideEVs, "We're refining our R1 vehicle lineup later this year and with that will be sunsetting the R1 Dual Standard."

The Dual Standard models paired two electric motors with Rivian's smallest available battery pack. Both the R1T Dual Standard and the R1S Dual Standard carried an EPA-estimated range of 270 miles — noticeably shorter than the 329 miles offered by stepping up to the Large battery pack in the Dual trim.

Why it matters

The pricing gap left behind is meaningful. Before being discontinued, the R1S Dual Standard was priced at $76,990 before fees and options. The new cheapest R1S — the standard R1S Dual — now starts at $83,990, a jump of $7,000. On the truck side, the R1T Dual Standard was $72,990; the new entry-level R1T Dual starts at $79,990, also a $7,000 increase. For buyers who were stretching their budget to get into Rivian's flagship lineup, that's a noticeable step up.

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe had previously noted that very few customers actually purchased the Dual Standard trims, suggesting the market wasn't particularly drawn to the range-limited, lower-cost option despite its attractive price tag. From a business standpoint, streamlining the lineup makes sense — especially with a new, more accessible model entering the picture.

What this means for EV owners

The discontinuation of the Dual Standard trims is closely tied to the arrival of Rivian's R2 crossover, which kicked off customer deliveries this month. The R2 Performance with Launch Package starts at $57,990 — significantly less than even the now-discontinued R1T Dual Standard. Rivian also plans to roll out a $45,000 version of the R2 at some point next year, positioning it as the true entry point into the Rivian brand going forward.

For current R1T and R1S owners, the lineup shift doesn't change anything about your existing vehicle. But it does reinforce a broader truth in the EV world: trim levels and configurations change fast. If you own an R1 — or any electric vehicle — keeping your rig properly equipped and protected matters more than ever. Whether you're hauling gear in your truck or loading up the family in an SUV, the right accessories make every mile better. Tesla owners navigating their own evolving lineup can explore options tailored to their specific model at ePlugKit's shop-by-vehicle collection, where you'll find accessories matched to your exact EV.

"We're refining our R1 vehicle lineup later this year and with that will be sunsetting the R1 Dual Standard." — Rivian spokesperson, via InsideEVs

The bottom line

Rivian is tightening its R1 lineup and betting that buyers who want a more budget-friendly Rivian will migrate toward the new R2 crossover rather than a stripped-down version of its larger, premium trucks and SUVs. The Dual Standard's 270-mile range was its biggest weakness, and the low sales numbers backed that up. With the R2 now in customers' hands and a $45,000 version on the horizon, Rivian has a cleaner story to tell: the R1 series is a premium, long-range product, and the R2 is where value-conscious EV buyers should look. If you're already driving an EV and want to get more out of it, now's a great time to make sure your accessories are keeping pace with your adventures.