Range Finder: Rivian Offers Smaller Battery on R1S and R1T

by Matthew Guy

Published: February 12th, 2024

range finder rivian offers smaller battery on r1s and r1t

Hitting the powertrain of its pickup truck and SUV with a shrink ray has permitted Rivian to offer a new battery option – and a new price point – for its pair of all-electric models.

A so-called Standard battery is in the pipe, packing 106 kWh of capacity and an estimated 270 miles of driving range on a full charge. There will also be a Standard+ configuration, with 121 kWh and 315 miles range. In comparison to other options on the order sheet, the Large battery is rated at about 350 miles of total driving distance while the mighty Max battery carries a 410-mile estimate from the EPA eggheads.

You may expect these new arrangements to be accompanied by a lower price – and you’d be right. The fresh Standard arrangement is just over nine grand less expensive than the Large, meaning customers can get into an R1T for $71,700 or an R1S for $76,700. This sum unlocks the Dual Motor powertrain, good for 533 horsepower. Right now, that’s the only way to get the Standard battery, though the Standard+ can be paired with the tastier 665 hp Dual Motor Performance model.

For those keeping track, the Standard+ will be a $3,100 walk from the Standard; adding the Performance gubbins tacks on another five grand. Before destination fees, the R1T now slides under 70 large in Standard Dual Motor guise. And with numerous trims ducking under the $80,000 limbo bar, there could be some federal tax incentives in the offing. However, structure for EV rebates in America confuse this author to no end, so he will defer to our own Matt Posky, who is the resident expert on that topic.

These rigs are available to build and price on the Rivian website, suggesting they could be ordered and delivered before the snow melts.

[Images: Rivian]

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Matthew buys, sells, fixes, & races cars. As a human index of auto & auction knowledge, he is fond of making money and offering loud opinions.

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Lou_BC on Feb 13, 2024

I've read that the body design and integration means exceptionally expensive repair costs for minor damage.

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- SCE to AUX on Feb 13, 2024
  
  Rivian-certified repair centers are high, but some independent shops are often able to repair them for much less, such as using paintless dent repair instead of welding new panels and repainting.
  
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- Lou_BC on Feb 14, 2024
  
  @SCE to AUX
  Since I use my trucks offroad I'd be concerned about high cost of repairs. Small damage I'd pay out of pocket since auto insurance penalizes you for multiple claims. One can't do that if the bill is markedly increased. I saw one fellow being quoted $30k for a dent.
  
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- SCE to AUX on Feb 14, 2024
  
  My first post here got wiped out, but there is a fellow on YouTube who was quoted $41k for a crushed lower rear corner of his R1T. Using PDR, it was fixed for much less.
  Thing is, it was nearly perfect, but not perfect. I suspect an authorized repair shop pretty much has to use new parts.
  
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Calrson Fan on Feb 13, 2024

Still way too expensive for a PU or SUV with such limited capability and no resale value. Extra bonus is they are from a company that probably won't be around in 5 years due to their poor business model. I can think of so many better ways to foolishly spend $80K!

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