The Rivian R1T is the company's electric truck. The Launch Edition will be delivered to customers this September. Will the new electric truck be a hit?
EV maker Rivian has set its sights high. The brand wants to take down Tesla's market share, and fast. To do that, they need to make cars. To do that, they need a place to build them. In light of that, the brand has begun construction on a second factory out on the Texas plains. However, this isn't a solo venture. Rivian, like many EV automakers, got a nice helping hand from Uncle Sam. To the tune of millions.
One of the most important aspects of an EV for most people is the driving range each one offers. Since range anxiety holds many consumers back from purchasing, it's no surprise that automakers, like Rivian, are working hard to produce batteries that can get you even further without worrying about charging up.
Rivian is an American electric automaker and automotive technology company founded in 2009 by CEO Robert "RJ" Scaringe. After being named Rivian Automotive, the company began focusing on autonomous electric vehicles in 2011. Let's take a look at what makes Rivian a car company to watch in the future.
Production delays pushing the Tesla Cybertruck's release to 2022 mean there's space in the market for another electric truck. But the list of serious competitors is short. Rivian is the only player in the electric truck market looking for new investments.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced that Rivian Waypoint Level 2 chargers will be built in all of their 56 state parks. Plus, they’re moving quickly.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fellow crew of future astronauts that went to the edge of space rode to the launch pad in the all-electric 2021 Rivian R1S. But Amazon is one of the largest Rivian investors, with a $700 million stake.
We know that people who bought the Rivian R1T Launch Edition are pretty excited. Their brand new EV trucks were supposed to be delivered this month. But a letter was discovered that mentions the delay of R1T battery-electric pickups until September.
Between the Ford F-150 Lightning and the Rivian R1T, which electric pickup truck should you consider? Ultimately, it depends on what values and specs better suit your daily needs.
With the launch of Ford's F-150 all-electric Lightning pickup truck we officially start the EV pickup race. Here's a list of the for-sure EV trucks in development and some that might or might not make it.
We aren't sure where the 2021 Rivian R1T can't go with its 14-inches of ground clearance and ability to drive through three feet of water. The Rivian has been tested in the wild to prove its off-roading capabilities.
The newest electric vehicle SUVs are hitting the market in the form of the GMC Hummer EV and the Rivian R1S, but which one is more capable? That depends on your plans for the EV.