Rivian said the design could also feature latches that may constrain or prevent motion of the tailgate, presumably for a situation like this. Some pickups sold overseas already feature tailgates ...

Recent Rivian patent filings show off multiple new tailgate designs and features, potentially giving the newcomer an answer to the reconfigurable tailgates offered by General Motors and Ram.

Holding it all together is the trusty tailgate. At Rivian, the electric truck startup may be planning to reinvent the crucial part of the pickup with a nifty design in its R1T.

The tailgate war is on among pickup trucks and perhaps this take on it from Rivian with its R1T truck is the best multi-function tailgate out there. A tailgate is no longer just a tailgate.

Rivian Rivian may take on GM, Ram and Ford pickups with new tailgate tech Built-in step would make it easier to get into the bed By Gary Gastelu Fox News Published January 19, 2022 8:27am EST Facebook ...

Now, a patent filing reveals that Rivian’s pickup truck may have yet another game-changing feature, one with far broader reach than a slide-out electric kitchen: a multi-mode tailgate. The patent, ...

The tailgate can also be raised and lowered using an app—the first truck we're aware of with such a feature. Rivian plans to start R1T deliveries in June, beginning with Launch Edition models ...

has unveiled a new product for biking enthusiasts at its gear shop – the Rivian tailgate pad for the R1T electric truck, capable of transporting up to 4 bikes with ease. Rivian announced this ...

There is one notable issue with such a tailgate design, though. If a Rivian R1T has a trailer hitch installed, the tailgate could fold directly onto it, causing a serious amount of damage.

There are two 110-volt outlets in the bed, where Rivian also stuck two LED lights and an integrated air compressor. The bed measures 54 inches long and 83.6 inches long, with the tailgate folded down.