Rivian
Rivian Standard / Large Pack (Samsung 21700)
NCM (Samsung 50G/M50T cells) cells from Samsung SDI · 135 kWh total (128 kWh usable) · used in 2 model variants.
Rivian Standard / Large Pack (Samsung 21700)
Pack overview
Known issues
How this pack ages (industry context)
Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).
OEM warranty floor on this pack: 8 yr / 175k mi to 70% capacity.
Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.
Vehicles using this pack
Battery-Related NHTSA Recalls
Recalls affecting battery, charging, electric propulsion, or thermal-event systems on vehicles using this pack. Recalls are deduplicated across model variants; affected vehicles are listed for each campaign.
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. An improperly grounded connection inside the High Voltage Distribution Box (HVDB) may cause a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Affects: Rivian R1T 2022-2025; Rivian R1S 2022-2025
For TWD editorial coverage of major recall campaigns, see /recalls/.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chemistry is the Rivian Standard / Large Pack (Samsung 21700)?
The Rivian Standard / Large Pack (Samsung 21700) uses NCM (Samsung 50G/M50T cells) chemistry. Cells are supplied by Samsung SDI. Cell format: 21700 cylindrical. Pack architecture: 9-module pack (Standard) or 12-module pack (Large/Max), liquid-cooled, 400V.
What is the warranty on this pack?
8 years or 175,000 miles, with capacity coverage to 70% of original. Specific terms vary by year and trim; check the manufacturer's warranty booklet for the exact vehicle.
How much does this pack degrade over time?
Industry-wide fleet aggregates show roughly 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs (Geotab, 2026), with about 95% range retention at five years on average across Recurrent's 30,000+ vehicle fleet (2026). Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. The Rivian Standard / Large Pack (Samsung 21700) battery warranty runs 8 years / 175,000 miles to a 70% capacity floor, which is the OEM-guaranteed minimum within that period. Individual results vary with climate, charging habits, and DC fast-charging frequency.
Which vehicles use the Rivian Standard / Large Pack (Samsung 21700)?
Rivian R1T 2022-2025 (Standard Pack / Large Pack / Max Pack); Rivian R1S 2022-2025 (Standard Pack / Large Pack / Max Pack).