The Rivian R1T is the first production pickup truck to feature an electric motor for each wheel, which means that each of the four wheels is independently controlled.
This gives the electric pickup great versatility and capability, with Engineering Explained's Jason Fenske calling the R1T's unusual setup "the holy grail of AWD systems." That is really high praise coming from an engineer who creates in-depth technical videos that teach viewers about the science behind various vehicle technologies.
