Rivian R1T (2020)

562 kW Electric Rivian Bakkie Goes Desert Drifting

California-based electric bakkie startup, Rivian, has released a series of videos showing its forthcoming electric bakkie, the R1T, testing (and drifting) in the Arizona desert and it’s performance looks mighty impressive.

How far has the world come that we can watch a 562 kW electric bakkie drifting at high speed in the desert? Isn’t it just wonderful?

Rivian is preparing to bring its R1T to market towards the end of 2020 and the Tesla-rivalling electric bakkie has been doing performance testing in the Arizona desert. If you have ever doubted the performance of an electric bakkie, just watch the videos below before passing judgment too soon.

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562 kW Electric Rivian Bakkie Goes Desert Drifting [w/video]

California-based electric bakkie startup, Rivian, has released a series of videos showing its forthcoming electric bakkie, the R1T, testing (and drifting) in the Arizona desert and it’s performance looks mighty impressive. How far has the world come that we can watch a 562 kW electric bakkie...
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Report: Rivian could build electric 4x4s in the UK

Sky News reports that American EV start-up is in talks with UK government over new factory in Bristol

American electric vehicle start-up Rivian is in talks with the UK government to build a car factory near Bristol, according to Sky News.

Sky reports that talks aren't yet at "an advanced stage" but cites industry sources as saying Rivian's decision to build here would likely be worth more than £1 billion to the UK economy.

The "secret negotiations" detailed in the report are said to be ongoing at the same time as similar discussions between Rivian and representatives of Germany and the Netherlands, as the company gears up to expand its presence outside the US, following a planned market launch this year.

A UK facility would be more likely to build cars, rather than their batteries, Sky said, although its sources suggested a battery 'gigafactory' remains on the cards.

Prime minister Boris Johnson is said to have been briefed on the evolving plans and is taking a "keen interest", according to Sky.

Rivian's car line-up will comprise the technically identical R1T pick-up truck and R1S SUV from launch. Sat atop a bespoke, skateboard-style platform, the duo are said to offer a maximum range of more than 400 miles, a 0-60mph time of just 3.0sec and impressive off-road ability.

They will be priced from the equivalent of £48,500 in the US, and it could reasonably be expected for European versions to roughly maintain that pricing structure if localised production is secured.

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Report: UK government offers Rivian incentives for UK factory | Autocar

Financial Times reveals the government has offered Rivian a new motorway junction, rail link and training facilities
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Rivian R1T Gets 314 Miles Of Range — But Not With The Biggest Battery

There's still an even larger capacity pack for those who need more mileage.

How much range is enough in an electric pickup? Nobody really knows yet, but automakers are hurling estimates at the wall in hopes of finding out. The EPA rating for the launch editions of Rivian’s R1T truck and R1S SUV have been published, and they seem pretty respectable among the rest of the options that’ll soon be available.

The R1T is quoted at 314 miles on a charge, according to the EPA, whereas the R1S sits at 316 miles. That’s the projection for both vehicles equipped with Rivian’s “Large” 135 kWh battery pack and 21-inch wheels, according to Automotive News.

However, that’s not the largest one the company will sell. There will be a smaller capacity option, targeting about 230 miles, as well as a “Max” pack granting more than 400 miles. The latter will tack on an extra $10,000 to the price and can be configured right now on the manufacturer’s website. Rivian has previously pegged the size for that pack at about 180 kWh.

Still, about 315 miles from the mid-grade option is not bad at all. The F-150 Lightning will only go 230 miles on a charge with its smaller battery; the larger one, at 300 miles, still doesn’t quite match Rivian’s estimate. Then there’s the GMC Hummer, the heaviest EV yet, which will supposedly achieve up to 350 miles — for the pickup, anyway. The electric Chevy Silverado, which shares the Hummer’s platform, is aiming for 400 miles. Canoo, who’s definitely proposing one of the more refreshing designs in the EV pickup space, is touting more than 200 miles. And as obvious as I know this is, it bears repeating: Towing will crater all of those numbers.

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Rivian R1T Gets 314 Miles Of Range — But Not With The Biggest Battery - Jalopnik

How much range is enough in an electric pickup? Nobody really knows yet, but automakers are hurling estimates at the wall in hopes of finding out. The EPA rating for the launch editions of Rivian’s R1T truck and R1S SUV have been published, and they seem pretty respectable among the rest of the...
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This is the very first production-spec Rivian R1T pickup

The all-electric pickup race is hotting up, with Rivian looking like it’ll beat Tesla, Ford etc

We first saw the Rivian R1T way back in November 2018, and it’d be fair to say that its modern looks and quad-motor powertrain (with a claimed 0-60mph time of 3.0 seconds) got our attention.

And now there’s good news, because the first production-ready R1T has rolled off Rivian’s all-new production line in the brilliantly-named Normal, Illinois. Hurrah!

Boss RJ Scaringe confirmed the news on Twitter (like all good EV startup bosses should do), saying: “After months of building pre-production vehicles, this morning our first customer vehicle drove off our production line in Normal! Our team's collective efforts have made this moment possible. Can't wait to get these into the hands of our customers!”

There’s no word on the spec of these launch edition R1Ts and no word as to when production of the R1S – its seven-seat SUV – might begin, although Rivian has previously Tweeted its official EPA range figures. The ‘Large Pack’ R1T is apparently good for 314 miles on the US test, whilst the same R1S manages 316 miles.

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This is the very first production-spec Rivian R1T pickup

The all-electric pickup race is hotting up, with Rivian looking like it’ll beat Tesla, Ford etc
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FIRST DRIVE

Rivian R1T review: ‘the truck market’s game-changer’

OK, I’m sold, where do I sign?

The R1T is genuinely a huge accomplishment. To make something this purposeful, this thoughtful, this good would be an achievement for a company like Ford or Land Rover, but for it to be the first vehicle from a start-up? Maybe something this new and ground-breaking can't come from a big firm. Too many cooks in the kitchen.

And the best part is I don't have to tell you it costs as much as your house. The R1T, with all 900lb ft of torque and the vast majority of the features mentioned above will set you back just $67,000 (£48,800) in the US. Go ahead and compare that to all of the other vehicles on sale today for that amount that do 0-60mph in three seconds flat. I'll wait.

UK relevance remains to be clarified. Apparently Rivian is in talks with the UK government about building a factory near Bristol, not necessarily to produce the R1T, but other, smaller, more Euro-focused cars using the same technology. This one? Expect to see some imports landing from early next year. This, rather than the Cybertruck, is the truck market’s game-changer.

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Rivian R1T review: ‘the truck market’s game-changer’ Reviews 2023 | Top Gear

What, someone has beaten Tesla to building a production electric truck? That’s right, while Tesla's Cybertruck is still a concept fantasy, here’s a real, honest-to-god, production electric truck, built in Normal, Illinois. Meet the Rivian R1T. In the US there have been announcements from pretty...
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Curious to see how they handle mass production. The general fit and finish appears (at least in these review cars) to be a step up on Teslas. Wonder if they can keep that standard going when they have to build 40,000 of them.
 
A Ridiculously Detailed Look At Why The Rivian R1T Electric Truck Is The King Of Off-Road Pickups

Here's a ridiculously-detailed look at the Rivian R1T's off-road performance.

Verdict

The Rivian R1T is imperfect. Its software has bugs, there are some mild build quality issues on the preproduction trucks that I drove, the front-facing camera is grainy, the four-wheel drive system kicks up rocks when you don’t want it to, pedal modulation can be tough to get used to off-road, articulation isn’t amazing, and the truck costs a lot (the ones I drove were over $70 grand). It also weighs a lot (roughly 6,000 pounds).

Plus, as a utility vehicle, it’s not great. The bed is tiny, and though the tow rating is 11,000 pounds, hauling that heavy of a load — especially in a box trailer uphill — will likely lead to double-digit range figures; the same applies to hauling lots of weight in the bed. Though Rivian says its fast chargers can bring the truck’s battery from zero to 140 miles of range in just 20 minutes, such a short range would be annoying given the U.S.’s poor-but-growing charging infrastructure.

Despite all of this, the Rivian R1T is a masterpiece, and a true enthusiast’s machine for people who like to daily-drive their trucks and who aren’t in it for long-range heavy towing/ hauling. It’s exceptional off-road and great on road, it looks awesome, its interior is stunning, its useful and sometimes superfluous gadgets are incredibly charming, and acceleration is absurd.

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A Ridiculously Detailed Look At Why The Rivian R1T Electric Truck Is The King Of Off-Road Pickups - Jalopnik

“Dude! I have to tell you about the Rivian R1T. It’s unbelievable!” I exclaimed over the phone to my coworker Jason Torchinsky. I had just spent the day off-roading the very first vehicle from American electric car startup, Rivian, near Breckenridge, Colorado and came away both astonished and...
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I think they made a mistake with the vehicle system which doesn’t support Apple Car Play or Android Auto.
 
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