[JimmyEV]

RJ Scaringe was a guest on the Daily Drive Podcast and shared some interesting stuff about Rivian.

Some things he talks about include:

• Rivian is going through production pilot runs. They are currently doing a 16 vehicle production run
• Things are good to go for a Q2 launch
• Another vehicle variant should come in the next 12 months
• They will be launching their own insurance options
• You will be able to test drive a R1S or R1T from your home
• 41 service centers in the next 9 months, including mobile service

You can listen to the whole thing here:

DAILY DRIVE PODCAST: November 10, 2020 | RJ Scaringe on Rivian's EV ambitions

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe says the EV startup is in the process of ramping up production at its Normal, Ill., plant as it prepares to launch three vehicles next year. Plus, he chats about the company's U.S. retail model, partnerships with Amazon and Ford, attracting big investments and creating...

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[tslavin30]

Be nice to know if any of these relate to the Canadian counterparts (esp service centers etc)

 

[JimmyEV]

Be nice to know if any of these relate to the Canadian counterparts (esp service centers etc)

I would have to think the plan would be similar in Canada as well. Unless there's different rules/regulations I'm not aware of I don't see them doing something different for Canada.

 

[tslavin30]

I would have to think the plan would be similar in Canada as well. Unless there's different rules/regulations I'm not aware of I don't see them doing something different for Canada.

Yeah makes sense I think reading along they actually have a tech office in Vancouver here so hopefully will be the same. Just too bad our dollar is s**te considering its a high price tag item with minimal gov’t funding, that one’s gonna hurt lol

 

[JimmyEV]

Yeah makes sense I think reading along they actually have a tech office in Vancouver here so hopefully will be the same. Just too bad our dollar is s**te considering its a high price tag item with minimal gov’t funding, that one’s gonna hurt lol

Vancouver seems to be where Rivian has their vehicle management and software teams.