Rivian, the American EV manufacturer, recently announced the addition of a high-performance dual motor option to its R1T electric pickup truck. This follows the removal of the quad motor Max pack R1T from its configurator in December 2022. Reservation holders were initially told that they would need to reconfigure their electric pickups, and Rivian has now provided updated delivery times for them.
In December, Rivian announced that it was removing the option to select a quad motor powertrain and the 400-mile range Max battery pack. Instead, current reservation holders were informed that they would need to settle for the Large pack to keep four motors or switch to a dual motor powertrain to keep the Max pack.
Rivian promised reservation holders who opted for the dual motor option an early 2023 delivery window, with around 400 miles of range and 600 horsepower. The automaker also promised an upcoming “Performance” dual motor option with 700 horsepower.
Recently, Rivian updated its R1T configurator to include the Performance dual motor powertrain option alongside the EPA ranges for the Max pack. The automaker also shared specs, pricing, and updated ranges for the dual motor R1T configurations using the Max pack. The Performance dual motor AWD option delivers 700 horsepower and 400 miles of range with the selectable Max pack.
However, current reservation holders have expressed disappointment with the range drop-off between wheel sizes and styles from the 21-inch wheels on the dual motor Max pack R1T. While the Max pack offers around 400 miles of range, it may not be the best option for reservation holders who opt for 21-inch wheels with optimal tires to maximize range. Instead, a Dual motor R1T with the Large battery pack may offer similar range at a lower cost.
Here are the new range variations, as posted by forum member RivianXpress:
- DUAL MOTOR
- Large pack
- 300 miles – 20” wheels
- 350 miles – 21” wheels
- 320 miles – 22” wheels
- Rivian Max pack
- 335 miles – 20” wheels
- 400 miles – 21” wheels
- 360 miles – 22” wheels
- QUAD MOTOR (currently shipping)
- Large pack only
- 274 miles – 20” wheels
- 328 miles – 21” wheels
- 303 miles – 22” wheels
