Rivian’s 2027 R1 Changes Are HUGE… But There’s a Catch | The Friday Charge EP 98

Rivian just made some BIG changes to the R1 lineup for 2027—and one of them has R1S owners celebrating.

After years of requests, 2nd-row captain’s chairs are FINALLY coming to the Rivian R1S! And there’s more than just a new seating option.

In this episode, we break down everything changing for the 2027 Rivian R1S and R1T, including:

🔹 R1S Captain’s Chairs are finally here! 🔹 Heated seats, individual armrests, cupholders & folding capability 🔹 Captain’s chairs pricing and the packages required to get them 🔹 Rivian’s new Premium, Performance & Quad trim structure 🔹 The new Long Range and Power Upgrade options 🔹 New colors inspired by the upcoming R2 🔹 New standard wheels for the R1S and R1T 🔹 What’s changing—and what isn’t—for the R1T 🔹 The significant 2027 R1 price increases 🔹 Why the higher starting price isn’t quite what it looks like 🔹 The end of Rivian’s Standard/LFP configuration

The 2027 R1 lineup is getting simpler, more expensive, and arguably more customizable. But is Rivian’s new pricing worth it?

Let us know what you think: Would you choose the new R1S captain’s chairs or stick with the bench seat?