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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Rivian
The Rivian R1S is one of the few genuinely credible three-row electric SUVs, and because it is built exclusively in Normal, Illinois, it barely exists on European roads.
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Model profile
Rivian revealed the R1S alongside the R1T pickup in 2018, but customer deliveries only began in December 2022, so almost every used example on the market today is a 2023 or 2024 build. The first cars are retrospectively known as "Gen 1".
Powertrain and equipment
The R1S is fully electric and always all-wheel drive. Gen 1 launched with a Quad-Motor setup rated around 835 hp and roughly 908 lb-ft, good for a 0-60 mph sprint near 3.0 seconds despite a curb weight above three tonnes.
Body style is singular: a boxy, seven-seat SUV with a flat floor, front trunk and generous glass. Trims are Explore (dropped early) and the far more common Adventure, which adds the premium interior, upgraded audio and the full driver-assist suite.
Vehicle selection
Supply in the United States is steady and growing as early lease and first-owner cars cycle back.
An imported R1S suits a buyer who wants a rugged, seven-seat electric SUV with real off-road ability and does not want to wait years for European availability.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (typical Gen 1): Seven-seat electric SUV |
|---|---|
| Length | Detail (typical Gen 1): approx. 5,100 mm (200.8 in) |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | Detail (typical Gen 1): approx. 2,015 mm |
| Height (adjustable) | Detail (typical Gen 1): approx. 1,820 mm |
| Wheelbase | Detail (typical Gen 1): approx. 3,076 mm (121.1 in) |
| Curb weight | Detail (typical Gen 1): approx. 3,000 kg |
| Battery packs | Detail (typical Gen 1): Standard ~106 kWh / Large ~135 kWh / Max ~180 kWh |
|---|---|
| Motor layout | Detail (typical Gen 1): Dual, Tri or Quad-Motor |
| Peak power (Quad Gen 1) | Detail (typical Gen 1): approx. 835 hp |
| EPA range | Detail (typical Gen 1): up to approx. 410 mi (Dual-Motor Max) |
| DC fast-charge peak | Detail (typical Gen 1): approx. 200-220 kW |
| Drivetrain | Detail (typical Gen 1): All-wheel drive |
| Generations | Detail (typical Gen 1): Gen 1 (2022-2024), Gen 2 (2025-) |
|---|---|
| 0-60 mph | Detail (typical Gen 1): approx. 3.0 s (Quad) |
| System voltage | Detail (typical Gen 1): approx. 400 V (Gen 1) |
| Towing capacity | Detail (typical Gen 1): approx. 3,500 kg (7,700 lb) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
Rivian R1S reliability has improved sharply, but the early Gen 1 cars have a documented history of teething issues. Owners report 12-volt battery failures, occasional door-seal and wind-noise complaints, software glitches around the central display and driver-assist, and phantom battery drain when the car sits. Air-suspension sensors and the frunk latch have generated the odd warranty claim.
Germany and Europe
US-market R1S vehicles use amber-free rear indicators in some configurations, miles-per-hour instrument scaling, and a charge port set up for Tesla Superchargers via NACS on newer cars.
Typical changes for the Einzelabnahme include adding a rear fog lamp, adjusting or converting the rear indicators, and confirming headlight compliance.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
Yes. It is imported as a used vehicle from the US market and approved via TÜV individual acceptance.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
Yes, with the correct CCS adapter or on Gen 2 NACS hardware; we confirm the port type per car.
Rivian has no dealer network here, so maintenance relies on independent EV specialists — plan accordingly.
Typically several weeks, driven mainly by ocean freight and the customs and approval steps.
Yes, it has three rows and seats seven.
2023-2024 Adventure builds are most common; Gen 2 (2025) brought a major electronics overhaul.
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