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me, tooYup got the same. Seems sensible overall.
"If you’d like to configure a post-March 1 option like Dual-Motor AWD, Standard battery pack or new accessory offerings, new pricing will apply"Letter was perfect. It also gives us (pre-March 1) a chanced to play with other options like the two motor and bigger battery without losing our base price. I'd trade the four motors and its off road capability for a bigger battery and two motors.
Have to wonder if it is in Rivian's interests to trade a four motor, mid range (314) battery model for a two motor, 350 battery range model. I reconfigured when the new price increase came out to the two motor and 260 mile range which came to $69k vs. $67k. I think my configuration at the new prices is around $80k so might be a trade worth making for Rivian.new pricing will apply
I would also happily trade a quad for a dual motor for an R1S with greater range, but it will not make sense unless a) the cost saving for the dual-motor is substantial and b) the cost increase for the larger battery pack is modest.Letter was perfect. It also gives us (pre-March 1) a chanced to play with other options like the two motor and bigger battery without losing our base price. I'd trade the four motors and its off road capability for a bigger battery and two motors.
I agree. The letter states:I don't think the letter of the email supports that scenario? The two options are independent. If you pick a 2-motor you're subject to new pricing ... that's what it says in the email
Correct. Only Rivian knows so worth the ask.I would also happily trade a quad for a dual motor for an R1S with greater range, but it will not make sense unless a) the cost saving for the dual-motor is substantial and b) the cost increase for the larger battery pack is modest.
I think your saying that Regen doesn’t add any measurable range. I agree because it doesn’t For normal driving. The only time I have ever seen any addition to range is coming down a big mountain. Then it does, but not for normal driving.I could see the potential for more re-gen with 4 motors and more liner power distribution with 4 motors (as opposed to 2 motors) which won't equate to a big range differential overall compared to the 2 motor option, but I'm not a physicist.
Not true. The reason hybrids are efficient around town is because they capture the energy you would otherwise lose to friction braking. And yes, regen makes an enormous difference if you're in hilly terrain.I think your saying that Regen doesn’t add any measurable range. I agree because it doesn’t For normal driving. The only time I have ever seen any addition to range is coming down a big mountain. Then it does, but not for normal driving.
Not true. The reason hybrids are efficient around town is because they capture the energy you would otherwise lose to friction braking. And yes, regen makes an enormous difference if you're in hilly terrain.
In normal driving I get back 15-20% of battery capacity; less on a flat freeway.
Two motors vs four motors makes no difference in theory and in practice two motors is probably slightly more efficient.
Not talking about hybrds.Not true. The reason hybrids are efficient around town is because they capture the energy you would otherwise lose to friction braking. And yes, regen makes an enormous difference if you're in hilly terrain.
In normal driving I get back 15-20% of battery capacity; less on a flat freeway.
Two motors vs four motors makes no difference in theory and in practice two motors is probably slightly more efficient.
That's total BSNot talking about hybrds.
EV do not pick up range due to regen unless going downhill.
Driving around town, regen helps slow the car down and saves on the brake pads. That's it. There is zero measurable gain on battery range. Don't kid yourself.
No your just wrong. Sorry.That's total BS
Braking actually contributes the most regen in EV's, PHEV's and Hybrids.EV do not pick up range due to regen unless going downhill.