Rivian Débuts the First of Two Electric Adventure Vehicles

(Los Angeles, CA) The electric vehicle manufacturer, Rivian, officially revealed the first of two electric adventure vehicles. The unveiling was made on November 27^th, 2018, and, at Auto Mobility LA 2018. The R1T is the unmasked completely electric pickup truck, from Rivian. The second of Rivian’s electric adventure vehicles is, the R1S. The previously mentioned; is a completely electric S.U.V., and, the unveiling will be in the near future. Lastly, the R1T starts at $61,500 USD and deliveries are expected to begin, late in the year 2020.

Rivian is an electric vehicle manufacturer. This business is inspired by outdoor activities. As a result; its inspiration can be seen in its electric vehicles, technology and services. The development and operations centers, for Rivian, are located in: Plymouth, Michigan; San Jose, California; Irvine, California and the United Kingdom. Specifically and for the R1T and R1S, manufacturing will be conducted in Normal, Illinois U.S.A. The manufacturing plant in Normal, IL, is 2.6 million ft². It is estimated that 600 people, will be doing the manufacturing. As previously said; the R1T starts at $61,500 USD, and, deliveries are expected to begin late in the year 2020. The R1T is a standard 5 passenger pickup truck. The standard features include a wading depth of 1 meter, a skateboard platform chassis, the battery system and quad-motor all wheel drive. After the standard features; the R1T is divided into 3 categories, due to, its battery pack. The 180 kWh pack, is expected to have a mile range of 400 or more miles. The 135 kWh pack, is expected to have a mile range of 300 or more miles. Finally; the 105 kWh pack, is expected to have a mile range of 230 or more miles. For more information, please visit the website, Rivian.com.

R.J. Scaringe is the Founder and the C.E.O. of Rivian. Through a press statement, Mr. Scaringe said the following. “I started Rivian to deliver products that the world didn’t already have—to redefine expectations through the application of technology and innovation. Starting with a clean sheet, we have spent years developing the technology to deliver the ideal vehicle for active customers. This means having great driving dynamics on any surface on—or off—road, providing cargo solutions to easily store any type of gear, whether it’s a surf board or a fishing rod and, very importantly, being capable of driving long distances on a single charge. From the inside out, Rivian has developed its vehicles with adventurers at the core of every design and engineering decision. The R1T and R1S are the result of all this work and we are excited to finally introduce these products to the world.” R.J. Scaringe also said. “We’re launching Rivian with two vehicles that reimagine the pickup and SUV segments.”

R1T Vehicle Specifications
Battery Pack Configurations:	105 kWh	135 kWh	180 kWh
Passengers	5	5	5
Powertrain/Drivetrain Type	4 Motor Electric AWD	4 Motor Electric AWD	4 Motor Electric AWD
Motor-Power (kW)	147 kW per Wheel	147 kW per Wheel	147 kW per Wheel
Vehicle-Power (Input to Gearbox) (kW)	300 kW	562 kW	522 kW
Vehicle-Torque (Nm)	560 Nm	1,120 Nm	1,120 Nm
Vehicle-Total Grounded Torque (Nm)	7,000 Nm	14,000 Nm	14,000 Nm
Range in Miles	230 or More	300 or More	400 or More
Top Speed in MPH	125 MPH	125 MPH	125 MPH
0 to 60 MPH in seconds	4.9	3	3.2
0 to 100 MPH in seconds	12.5	Less than 7	Less than 8
Vehicle Curb Weight (Kg)	2,670 Kg	2,670 Kg	2,670 Kg
Weight Distribution: Front to Rear as a Percentage	52% to 48%	52% to 48%	52% to 48%
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Kg)	3,470 Kg	3,470 Kg	3,470 Kg
Payload (Kg)	800 Kg	800 Kg	800 Kg
Trailer Weight Rating (Kg)	5,000 Kg	5,000 Kg	5,000 Kg
Overall Length (mm)	5,475 mm	5,475 mm	5,475 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	3,450 mm	3,450 mm	3,450 mm
Track Width (mm)	1,710 mm	1,710 mm	1,710 mm
Overall Width-Mirrors Folder (mm)	2,015 mm	2,015 mm	2,015 mm
Overall Height-Curb (mm)	1,815 mm	1,815 mm	1,815 mm
Kneel/Park Ground Clearance (mm)	200 mm	200 mm	200 mm
Aero/Standard Curb Mode Ground Clearance (mm)	240 mm	280 mm	280 mm
Off Road Ground Clearance (mm)	360 mm	360 mm	360 mm
Water Fording Depth (Max) (M)	1 meter	1 meter	1 meter
Approach Angle in Degrees	34 degrees	34 degrees	34 degrees
Departure Angle in Degrees	30 degrees	30 degrees	30 degrees
Ramp Breakover Angle in Degrees	26 degrees	26 degrees	26 degrees
Climbing Gradient Max in Degrees	45 degrees	45 degrees	45 degrees
Frunk Volume (L)	330 L	330 L	330 L
Bed Length (mm)	1,400 mm	1,400 mm	1,400 mm
Bed Length Tailgate Down (mm)	2,100 mm	2,100 mm	2,100 mm
Bed Width (mm)	1,385 mm	1,385 mm	1,385 mm
Rear Bin Volume (L)	200 L	200 L	200 L
Side Bin (L)	350 L	350 L	350 L
Underseat Volume (L)	95 L	95 L	95 L

To end, Rivian did release additional press statements. The other press statements, are in reference to the features of the R1T. Mark Vinnels is the Executive Director of Engineering and Programs at Rivian. Through a press statement, Mr. Vinnels said the following. “The beauty and elegance of our quad-motor setup isn’t just about brute power; this architecture provides instantaneous torque with extremely precise control at each wheel, which is completely game-changing from a dynamics perspective, both on—and off—road.” Jeff Hammoud is the Vice President of Vehicle Design at Rivian. Through a press statement, Mr. Hammoud said the following. “Although the exterior of the vehicle is what first attracts you, the interior is where you spend the most of your time, so we really focused on creating a transformational space. The biggest challenge was creating an interior design that delivered a premium experience, while still being comfortable as a space that is heavily used. To do this, we looked outside the automotive industry and took inspiration from contemporary furniture, as well as hiking and outdoor gear, to drive the design.” As previously stated, the electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian, has officially revealed the first of two electric adventure vehicles. The R1T is the unmasked completely electric pickup truck. The second of the two of Rivian’s electric adventure vehicles is, the R1S. The R1S is a completely electric S.U.V. The R1T starts at $61,500 USD. Lastly, deliveries are expected to begin, late in the year 2020.