[eHauler]

The R1S (SUV) roof options are an "electrochromic glass (which turns from opaque to transparent on demand), a fixed glass panel, a two-piece removable composite roof and a standard fixed roof," according to a tweet from the official Rivian twitter account. So far, all four roof options haven't been confirmed for the R1T, we can however be sure of the electrochromic glass roof as it was featured on an R1T shown off in New York.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1161343049084985344

 

[EyeOnRivian]

So far, all four roof options haven't been confirmed for the R1T,

As mentioned in the "Rivian announces electrochromic glass roof for the R1S and R1T" thread, Rivian's tweet response was straight from its website's FAQ section. Go to https://rivian.com/faq/ then on the left click on Products and scroll down toward the bottom and you will find the following:

What roof options can I expect?

We will offer multiple roof styles including electrochromic glass (which turns from opaque to transparent on demand), a fixed glass panel, a two-piece removable composite roof and a standard fixed roof.

Note how Rivian framed the FAQ question to be non-specific to either EAV, implying the roof options available will be for both. But unfortunately like most of the Rivian information that's available today it lacks details and this roofing answer is no exception.

So as for which one I would choose / vote for, hard to say at this point without more details. For example ...

• Are all these options indeed available on both the R1S and R1T? If so, how do they differ? Clearly the R1S roof is larger than the R1T roof.
• What's the price for each option (except "standard fixed roof" which I expect to be standard)?
• How is the removable roof configured and how will it work? E.g. Does it store itself within the vehicle or does it get left behind? The R1S is a big roof.
• Will the fixed glass panel come with a sun screen/shade or will one even be needed?
• Etc.

 

[JimmyEV]

My first choice would definitely be the electrochromic roof, but if it's priced too high I'd look at the removable roof.

 

[eHauler]

I'll reserve my comments for when I see it in person. That could help justify the cost.

 

[R99]

I'll reserve my comments for when I see it in person. That could help justify the cost.

That's definitely the right move. I'm most curious to see how the removable roof looks and how easy it is to remove and put back on.

 

[JimmyEV]

I've seen rumors that the electrochromic roof could be $7500. If it's true. I think I'm going to get the two-piece removable roof instead. Anyone else change their mind on it?

 

[Electrictrucking]

Since the electrochromic roof is $7500 I think I'm going to get the two-piece removable roof instead. Anyone else change their mind on it?

Where did you find that price?

 

[JimmyEV]

Where did you find that price?

I saw it on another website, but it's a rumor not factual.

 

[Wandering42D]

If anyone else found this 11/2020, this answer changed on Rivian's official FAQ. It now states:
"At launch, both the R1T and the R1S will be available with our all-glass panoramic roof. An open-air removable roof option will be offered mid-2022."

 

[JimmyEV]

If anyone else found this 11/2020, this answer changed on Rivian's official FAQ. It now states:
"At launch, both the R1T and the R1S will be available with our all-glass panoramic roof. An open-air removable roof option will be offered mid-2022."

I wish they had the removable roof ready for launch. That's a letdown.

 

[EVnow!]

I recently learned the Electrochromic skylight will not be available for the Launch Edition-- Bummed!

Not only do I think it's a really cool option, now I am wondering how to help keep the cab cool when parked in the sun?

 

[LipsMalloy]

Is the electrochromic glass roof still a possibility or has that been shelved?

 

[EaglesPDX]

I'd get the sliding sunroof with internal shade. The hot hot hot cold cold cold glass roofs are a pain. And not being able to open up the top with a sunroof on a $50k vehicle, much less a $70k vehicle is crazy. The Hyundai/Kia EV's have the sun roofs. Nissan Ariya does also.

The glass roof is actually much cheaper which is why Tesla went with it initially on the Model 3. It also makes mfg easier as equipment can be loaded from the top. Then they sell it as a "feature" and then sell you the necessary summer shade...smart marketing. For driver it is a useless feature. They should all provide a ball cap for overhead sun in the eyes and internal shade. I almost got the Tesla roof wrapped in body color to "fix it" but the internal sun shade works well.

 

[sciencegeek]

I just googled it and searched the Rivian support site. No recent mentions of options for the roof. Anyone have latest info?
I personally like my glass roof in the I-Pace, it's incredibly effective at filtering infrared and does not get hot (though admittedly I don't live in Phoenix).
But I also like a sliding sun/moon roof, though I've found myself using it (in other cars including an A3 PHEV etron) much less than I thought.

 

[Bogeyman]

Why not a PV panel instead of a window?

 

[LipsMalloy]

I'd get the sliding sunroof with internal shade.

Is that what they mean by "a two-piece removable composite roof "? If so, that would be my preference too. We get windstorms where tree limbs can come crashing down on your car as you drive, and I would not want to have just glass between me and a tree.

 

[EaglesPDX]

Is that what they mean by "a two-piece removable composite roof "? If so, that would be my preference too. We get windstorms where tree limbs can come crashing down on your car as you drive, and I would not want to have just glass between me and a tree.

Actually the glass would be cheaper and easier to fix in that rare case than metal roof.

But the glass roof is too hot and too cold and of no fun use for driver, back seaters might like it.

Sun roofs are great. On Rivian, I'd likely consider wrapping the glass roof in body color.

 

[EaglesPDX]

does not get hot

Burned my hand on it in OR on sunny days. It gets blazing hot even North of the 45th.

 

[sciencegeek]

You have a Tesla, I have an I-Pace ... at any rate, is this discussion moot because there's no current indication that Rivian will have roof options?

 

[EaglesPDX]

You have a Tesla, I have an I-Pace

There's no magic for glass roof. It will make car both hotter and colder than a metal roof with typical air gap. The sun roofs have shades to provide that plus ventilation capability to lower energy use vs running AC. The glass roof is kind of Tesla joke on the EV world.