Rivian prospects who patiently await the “Max Pack” high-voltage battery to begin delivery can rejoice. They made the correct resolution. The EV maker ran the assessments, the EPA did the identical, and we are able to now report that the vary on a full cost exceeds expectations – the all-electric pickup truck with one motor on every axle can journey 410 miles earlier than depleting its battery. This is the gist of it.
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The quad-motor R1Ts and R1S SUVs include Bosch energy models.
However Rivian additionally promised to present its prospects three battery variations – the usual, the massive, and the max. At the moment, the one one being delivered is the center possibility, which is believed to have a capability of 135 kWh. The usual variant is meant to come back as a 105-kWh unit, whereas the biggest vitality storage unit ought to retailer round 180 kWh of vitality.
The preliminary estimates mentioned the dual-motor R1T with the “Max Pack” would boast a variety of 400 miles. However the EV maker now says the EPA-estimated determine is 410 miles. Having some extra-going capability is all the time welcomed, in order that’s a jolly enchancment in our ebook.
The pickup truck with two Enduro motors and Rivian’s largest vitality storage unit achieves that vary when driving on 21-inch wheels. Going with the 22-inch wheels drops the vary to 380 miles, whereas the 20-inch wheels with all-terrain tires convey it right down to 355 miles.
That final determine tells us {that a} dual-motor R1T with the “Max Pack” carrying 20-inch rims with all-terrain tires wrapped round them gives only a three-mile enchancment over the identical automobile with the “Giant Pack” and 21-inch tires.
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When the center battery possibility will get paired with the 2 motors and 20-inch all-terrain tires, the vary drops to 307 miles. Thus, choosing the proper wheels on your Rivian pickup truck shall be additional vital. Be sure to test all of the info and figures earlier than signing the client’s settlement.
Nonetheless fairly environment friendly!
If the battery measurement stays on the projected 180 kWh, then the R1T would have an effectivity of two.28 miles per kWh. That may quantity to a drop of 0.06 miles per kWh over the identical automobile outfitted with the Giant Pack. It is smart to have a barely decrease effectivity for the reason that “Max Pack” means a heavier vitality storage unit.
Listed below are the beginning costs you may should take care of if you happen to resolve so as to add no matter model of this dual-motor all-wheel-drive automobile boasting the “Max Pack” to your storage:
R1T with 21-inch wheels – $89,000;
R1T Efficiency with 21-inch wheels – $94,000;
R1T with 22-inch wheels – $91,500;
R1T Efficiency with 22-inch wheels – $96,500;
R1T with 22-inch Sport Darkish wheels – $92,500;
R1T Efficiency with 22-inch Sport Darkish wheels – $97,500;
R1T with 20-inch rims and all-terrain tires – $92,850;
R1T Efficiency with 20-inch rims and all-terrain tires – $97,850;
R1T with 20-inch darkish rims and all-terrain tires – $93,850;
R1T Efficiency with 20-inch darkish rims and all-terrain tires – $98,850.
The “Efficiency” tag signifies the software program unlock of 132 hp in change for $5,000. The bottom dual-motor powertrain places out 533 hp.
The Environmental Safety Company (EPA) just lately confirmed the vary figures for the dual-motor R1T and R1S with the “Giant Pack.” When writing, it has not up to date the information sheet for the pickup truck with the biggest battery possibility.
Rivian is releasing this nice information concerning the vary of its dual-motor R1T with the “Max Pack” on the proper time. The model mentioned earlier this yr that its largest battery possibility would begin reaching prospects this fall. Now that we’ve got some manufacturer-provided vary figures, possibly it should occur.
Do not forget that real-world vary enormously relies upon, amongst others, in your driving type, the climate, the A/C use, and battery degradation stage.
Lastly, the marque says that up to date figures for the R1S with the “Max Pack” will come quickly.
The Twin-Motor and Efficiency Twin-Motor R1T have the perfect vary in our lineup, with an EPA-estimated 410 miles with our Max pack and 352 miles with our Giant pack — each when paired with 21″ wheels. Preserve a watch out for full R1S vary figures quickly. pic.twitter.com/zVNg4jPHl0
— Rivian (@Rivian) August 30, 2023