Rivian hikes the base price of its quad-motor R1T pickup by $12,000
p with large battery packs to $79,500 . That's a whopping $12,000 increase that will apply to most reservation holders except for those in the very final stages of purchase. The price of the R1S SUV is also being hiked by $12,000 from $72,500 to $84,500.
"Like most manufacturers, Rivian is being confronted with inflationary pressure, increasing component costs, and unprecedented supply chain shortages and delays for parts ," said Rivian's chief growth officer Jiten Behl.If you were still hoping to pay the lower prices, there is another option. Rivian has introduced dual-motor versions of the R1T and R1S EVs, with both starting at the original $67,500 and $72,500 prices.
However, neither of those vehicles will be available until 2024, and both will have smaller"standard" battery packs that deliver less range than the large packs . So you'll be getting quite a lot less vehicle for the same money. The dual-motor variants will have motors designed, engineered and manufactured by Rivian. They'll deliver 600 HP and 600 pound-feet of torque, according to Rivian, delivering a 4.0-second 0-60 mph time. That's about a second slower than theAll products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
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