Some Rivian R1 automobiles with the Max Pack battery will likely be delivered as Massive+ fashions
Autos with the Massive+ battery pack function a software-locked usable capability
It is unclear if Rivian will enable Massive+ homeowners to unlock the additional battery capability later
Rivian is promoting its revamped 2025 R1T and R1S with the biggest Max Pack software-locked right down to a decrease usable capability.
First noticed by RivianTrackr, the brand new choice is named Massive+ and matches the capability and value of the true Massive Pack being provided on Twin-Motor R1T and R1S fashions. Meaning 109.4 kwh of usable capability, in comparison with 141.5 kwh for the unlocked Max Pack and 92.5 kwh for the Commonplace Pack.
Rivian is opting to provide Max Pack automobiles software-locked right down to Massive+ spec because of excessive demand and the need to get automobiles to clients sooner.
2025 Rivian R1T
“To satisfy the excessive buyer demand and speed up supply our second-generation Twin Massive automobiles, we’re software-updating the vary of sure Max pack R1 automobiles to match the beginning pricing and vary (as much as 330 miles) of our Massive pack,” Rivian spokesperson Mikhael Farah instructed Inexperienced Automobile Studies. “These Twin Massive+ automobiles present all the identical efficiency, vary, and options clients anticipate with a Twin Massive automobile.”
In posts on Threads, RivianTrackr additionally claims that the Massive+ pack might be charged to 100% in every day use, citing nameless sources inside the firm. That appears logical, as charging to 100% of the software-enabled capability of the Massive+ pack would not truly be utilizing 100% of the pack’s bodily capability. However Rivian continues to be recommending the identical charging practices, that means 70% for every day use, 85% for “prolonged drives,” and 100% for street journeys solely.
Software program limitation additionally leaves open the potential of clients paying to unlock extra battery capability at a later date, however Rivian is not asserting something right now. Prospects can also’t specify the Massive+ choice on the Rivian configurator. They’re going to proceed to pick out “Twin Massive” and could also be contacted by Rivian to pick out the Massive+ choice.
2025 Rivian R1S
Software program-locked battery packs aren’t new. Tesla as soon as restricted battery capability in sure Mannequin S configurations to keep away from having to provide a number of battery-pack sizes. BMW additionally restricted the fuel-tank capability on range-extended variations of its i3, though that was to adjust to California rules.
R1 fashions get a bunch of updates for 2025, fixing issues current homeowners wished to see modified, including new options to deliver extra clients into the fold, and guaranteeing ahead compatibility with the eagerly anticipated R2 lineup, due in 2026.
