Rivian has began constructing R1T electrical pickup vans for patrons with first deliveries imminent, however in the meantime, Motor Pattern had the prospect to place one by its paces in a distinct form of highway journey.

Within the coming months, we count on to see many opinions of the R1T hit the online and chances are high, they’ll focus extra on on-road driving or some simple off-road tracks. MT determined to do one thing a little bit and launched into a road-trip alongside the Trans-America Path, a posh route on non-paved roads that runs from North Carolina to Oregon. It stretches a staggering 4,253 miles (6,845 km) and is a good take a look at to see what the R1T is able to.

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The video under particulars the primary leg of the route which noticed the Motor Pattern workforce journey from Nags Head, North Carolina to Dalton, Georgia. This part of the path passes by North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia and lined 1,704 miles.

The Rivian carried out extraordinarily effectively and the one situation it encountered was a flat tire. The workforce needed to make a couple of minor detours to succeed in accessible charging stations however for probably the most half, caught to gravel roads and rocky paths.

As a reminder, the primary R1T fashions rolling off the manufacturing line are Launch Version fashions that features options like a powered tonneau cowl and an air compressor. The truck additionally features a Meridian audio system, natural-grained ash wooden trim, and a 16-inch infotainment system. It’s also outfitted with a heated leather-based steering wheel and perforated vegan leather-based seats.