Rivian clients who reserve an R1T all-electric pickup truck can now take supply of their car in 14 days or much less in some circumstances, in keeping with an announcement despatched out by the EV maker primarily based in Irvine, California.

Moreover, in a bid to entice as many individuals as doable, the American model mentioned that demo drives are actually open to everybody, not simply reservation holders.

With a said goal of producing 50,000 automobiles this yr (R1S, R1T, and EDV mixed), it’s clear that Rivian is making an attempt to ramp up its manufacturing efforts and ship automobiles to clients sooner than ever earlier than.

The corporate, which assembles its fashions at a former Mitsubishi manufacturing facility in Regular, Illinois, says that potential clients who reside inside a serviceable space from a Rivian Service Heart will have the ability to browse ready-to-go configurations within the R1 Store which may be accessible for supply in 14 days or much less.

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Nonetheless, in keeping with the corporate’s on-line configurator, {custom} R1Ts have a supply estimate of 4-16 weeks.

In associated information, Rivian introduced a redesigned powered tonneau cowl for the all-electric pickup, which is quieter and ought to be extra sturdy than the unique model, which has been one of the crucial criticized options of the EV as a result of it had an inclination to get hung up and even cease working altogether.

The up to date powered tonneau cowl will likely be accessible beginning this summer season, alongside a handbook model that’s made out of 4 particular person items which will be saved in a custom-made bag and secured within the R1T’s Gear Tunnel when not in use.

Rivian produced 9,395 automobiles within the first quarter of this yr and delivered 7,946 items, in keeping with the Q1 monetary report, which states that the EV startup maintains its 2023 manufacturing steering of fifty,000 automobiles – R1T pickup, R1S SUV, and Electrical Supply Van (EDV) mixed.

With this being mentioned, the carmaker’s CEO, RJ Scaringe, lately hinted that the “flagship” pricing for the R1 lineup isn’t going wherever, signaling a daring transfer from the California-based firm in an surroundings the place Tesla is consistently adjusting its pricing to spur demand.

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