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There appears to be some very disappointing news for those of us who want (in my case need) the Max (180 kWh) battery package for the R1S: It may not be available to pre-order holders.
Here is the Rivian customer service reply to my query about adding the Max package to my R1S pre-order:
" The R1S will initially be available with our Large Pack, 300+ mile range. While there are plans to offer future R1S battery packs, there is no set production date or cost. If you like, you may keep the preorder and wait for future R1S announcements. This will allow earlier access to any future models."
This is really disappointing. Like many who plan to do some exploring and trailer towing with their R1S, range is hugely important. I can't justify spending upwards of $80k on an adventure vehicle that has a 200 mile effective range when towing a modest camper.
I'm sure there will eventually be an R1S with 400+ miles of range. I'm not sure if my 2008 XC-90 can hold on until then (2024?) though. If the wait for a Max pack R1S is really three+ years though, the charging network will probably be built up enough to make the added range unnecessary . . . .
Here is the Rivian customer service reply to my query about adding the Max package to my R1S pre-order:
" The R1S will initially be available with our Large Pack, 300+ mile range. While there are plans to offer future R1S battery packs, there is no set production date or cost. If you like, you may keep the preorder and wait for future R1S announcements. This will allow earlier access to any future models."
This is really disappointing. Like many who plan to do some exploring and trailer towing with their R1S, range is hugely important. I can't justify spending upwards of $80k on an adventure vehicle that has a 200 mile effective range when towing a modest camper.
I'm sure there will eventually be an R1S with 400+ miles of range. I'm not sure if my 2008 XC-90 can hold on until then (2024?) though. If the wait for a Max pack R1S is really three+ years though, the charging network will probably be built up enough to make the added range unnecessary . . . .