Rivian not too long ago rolled out two new vary choices for its R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV. The 2 new choices nonetheless qualify for the Inflation Discount Act’s (IRA) tax incentives.
Rivian launched the Customary and Customary+ battery packs for choose R1 configurations. Rivian estimates that the Customary battery pack can ship 270 miles of vary, whereas the Customary+ is estimated to offer as much as 315 miles of vary.
Rivian’s new vary choices are solely accessible with particular drive methods. The Customary and Customary+ is an possibility with the R1T and R1S Twin-Motor AWD drive methods. The Customary battery pack will not be an possibility with R1 automobiles with Rivian’s Efficiency Twin-Moto AWD drive system. In the meantime, for R1 automobiles with Rivian’s Quad-Motor AWD configurations, the Customary and Customary+ battery packs will not be an possibility.
We’re introducing two new vary choices for the R1T and R1S. With the identical functionality and efficiency Rivian homeowners love, these new choices make R1 possession extra accessible than ever: https://t.co/56qJUln6zY pic.twitter.com/w8TWMEPkQX
— Rivian (@Rivian) February 8, 2024
The brand new battery packs use an NCA (Nickel-Cobalt-Aluminum) cell chemistry. Rivian plans to make use of lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) cells within the Customary battery pack later this 12 months. The all-electric automotive firm can even launch Tesla NACS adapters later this 12 months.
The Customary+ battery pack prices a further $3,100. Rivian’s Giant pack with an EPA-estimated vary of 352 miles prices a further $9,100. In the meantime, the Rivian Max battery pack will price consumers $19,100 for an EPA-estimated 410 miles of vary.
“Clients might qualify for the IRA tax incentive of $3,750 if buying. Leasing clients will obtain [a] $7,500 EV lease credit score at [the] time of buy with no software wanted!” replied Rivian on X when requested if the brand new battery choices qualify for the IRA tax credit score.
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