28/11/2018
Today, RIVIAN revealed the R1S [ S in name for SUV ]. A seven seat vehicle. It shares it platform with pickup as well as the design. The drive system and battery pack is also identical.
R1T is powered by quad electric motors, one in each wheel. Available in three variants depending on the battery sizes. There will be three options a 180 kWh, 135 kWh and 105 kWh. It can travel over 640 kilometer on full charge with 180 kWh battery pack. The smallest 105kWh will help reach around 370 kilometer. The truck has top speed of 200km/h.
The 180kWh battery version will have 750hp while the base 105kWH will be around 400hp.
The SUV weighs around T Tons in curb weight but it will still hit 60 in 3 seconds. The SUV has a very sophisticated suspension system with dynamic roll control and adaptive control with ride height and adjustable air suspension.
The SUV is also equipped with LIDAR, radar, ultrasonic, and “high-precision” GPS technology which will help in future for autonomous driving.
The pickup and SUV will be available mid 2020 onward in US although one can pre-order at this time with $1000 refundable deposit. Price will be around 72K for base while little over 90K for 180kWh variant.
Rivian is a US based firm and founded and run by a 35 year old " RJ Scaringe ", who is a PhD in Mechanical engineering (Automobile ) MIT . He was also given an award "Champion of Change" by a US government few years ago.
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