Rivian R1T and R1S: Right here's how I'd spec them – Roadshow

Most people will be unable to configure a Rivian R1S SUV or R1T truck till Nov. 23. However for those who preordered such a new EVs, the configurator opens this week. And thank you to a few early get entry to credentials, that suggests it is time for me to hop in and configure my dream off-road EV.

The primary two fashions to reach would be the R1T Release Version in June 2021 adopted by means of the R1S Release Version in August. The R1T truck might be priced at $75,000 whilst the R1S will price $77,500. Neither value comprises federal tax incentives or the still-unknown vacation spot price.

Each automobiles will release with the midrange 300-mile battery pack. The 400-mile pack comes on-line in January 2022 for the R1T, and it is unclear when the R1S might be to be had with this. A lower-range 250-mile choice might be to be had sooner or later, too. If you need the 400-mile battery pack to your R1T, you are looking at an additional $10,000.

The one same old external colour alternatives are release inexperienced, LA silver and glacier white. If you need crimson canyon, nighttime, limestone, woodland inexperienced or El Cap granite, it’s going to price you $1,500. The ultra-pretty Rivian blue and compass yellow are $2,500. The black mountain and ocean coast inside colour schemes are totally free, however woodland edge is an extra $2,000. You could dig a depressing inexperienced inside, however my style is a lot more in keeping with the intense ocean coast.

As for wheels, you’ll get 20-, 21- or 22-inch rollers at the Release Version, all for a similar value. For those who spec the Journey or Discover programs, 21s come same old, with more than a few types of 20s and 22s costing further.

You will have to wait till January 2022 if you need the Journey bundle, which prices the similar because the Release Version. The Discover trim turns into to be had at the moment, too, priced from $67,500 at the R1T and $70,000 at the R1S. You’ll take a look at my previous tale for more info on what is integrated in each and every.

Need the onboard camp kitchen with its induction cooktop, sink and Four-gallon water tank? That’ll be $five,000. That kitchen choice is fairly pricey taking into account I will purchase a Skottle grill for less than $400 — heck, even an old-school Coleman propane range prices not up to $50. Plus, the camp kitchen is heavy and takes up all of the area within the equipment tunnel. The kitchen is detachable, however nonetheless, no thank you.

In my view, I might skip the kitchen, and save an additional $7,500 by means of choosing the Discover as a substitute of the Journey. Sure, that suggests I will need to pay further to get the off-road improve pack that comes bundled with the Journey trim, which contains tow hooks, an onboard air compressor and bolstered underbody coverage. However that is a $2,000 choice, so I nonetheless pop out forward. I lose out on ventilated seats, an influence tonneau duvet, an upgraded sound machine and a few great inside touches, however I am not certain any of this is definitely worth the $five,500 I am saving.

I will take my R1T Discover in Rivian Blue ($2,500), pairing it with the Ocean Coast inside and 20-inch wheels ($1,800). All informed my dream R1T involves $83,800. For those who load it up with the whole thing, you’ll hit $98,000. Yikes. My easiest R1S is the Release Version, since it is unclear when the bigger battery pack might be introduced. If I make a choice the compass yellow colour scheme, I am taking a look at $80,000.

Wish to mess around at the configurator your self? You will have to wait till Nov. 23. Within the intervening time, be sure you learn my complete account of using the R1T off street within the barren region for 8 days. Expectantly it’s going to get you as stoked as I’m.