Two Rivian cars are being recognized as some of the safest in the country. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the electric vehicle maker two top safety picks. The 2025 Rivian R1S was among the winners for the top safety pick plus for the large SUV category.

The IIHS crash tests vehicles throughout the year and just published the full results for evaluating 2025 model year products. Just 48 models qualified for one of the awards, whic

2025 TOP SAFETY PICK + winners earn good ratings in the small overlap front crash test, updated side crash test, and updated moderate overlap crash test. They also have standard good- or acceptable-rated headlights and earn good or acceptable ratings in pedestrian front crash prevention tests.