When were Launch Editions sold out?

[nfrank]

Does anyone know if all Launch Editions must be built before the first Adventure package is built?

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[jjswan33]

Does anyone know if all Launch Editions must be built before the first Adventure package is built?

I don’t think anyone knows for sure but I (and others) have always suspected that some adventures will be built for people in favorable locations before LE holders in more difficult locations.

 

[Craigins]

As jj said, probably not because of places like HI, AK, and Canada (just to enumerate the unfavorable locations)

Logistics to HI and AK are not fun, and I haven't been following the Canadian threads to see if they even have approval there yet.

 

[atlastracer]

As jj said, probably not because of places like HI, AK, and Canada (just to enumerate the unfavorable locations)

Logistics to HI and AK are not fun, and I haven't been following the Canadian threads to see if they even have approval there yet.

No clue on the Canadian approvals. But seems most Canadians with LEs have the July-Sept window. I also have an adventure R1T that has Oct-Nov. So they are following quickly with Adventures even in Canada. So I would suspect that Adventure trim R1s will be delivered in the US cities (that are getting LEs now) while they are still delivering our LEs in Canada in Q3.

 

[Bobthebuilder352]

Does anyone know if all Launch Editions must be built before the first Adventure package is built?

No one knows for sure but it makes sense to run the entire LE production and then switch over. Even if there are some obscure locations, you’d reasonably go ahead and assemble those HI/AK LE’s now. Just makes logistical sense and then you’re converting the line over. That said, the exception would be if they have another line come online before all LE’s are made but that seems silly at this point.

 

[CommodoreAmiga]

No one knows for sure but it makes sense to run the entire LE production and then switch over. Even if there are some obscure locations, you’d reasonably go ahead and assemble those HI/AK LE’s now. Just makes logistical sense and then you’re converting the line over. That said, the exception would be if they have another line come online before all LE’s are made but that seems silly at this point.

There's not really any line "conversion" required. The LE is basically the Adventure trim. The wood on the dash doesn't say "Launch Edition" on the Adventure, but Rivian already built the line to handle different dash configurations, since even LEs have three different wood options.

 

[Bobthebuilder352]

There's not really any line "conversion" required. The LE is basically the Adventure trim. The wood on the dash doesn't say "Launch Edition" on the Adventure, but Rivian already built the line to handle different dash configurations, since even LEs have three different wood options.

It’s still a change and requires some level of training. it’s an unnecessary complication. This is Six Sigma White belt 101. That reminds me, I miss 30 Rock.

 

[CommodoreAmiga]

It’s still a change and requires some level of training. it’s an unnecessary complication. This is Six Sigma White belt 101. That reminds me, I miss 30 Rock.

They already have three different dash pieces. This doesn't require jack all for training. If you think this can't be handled by a 20 second "oh btw, new SKU so just be aware" then you must have no faith in the production staff, at all.

 

[R_1_T]

They already have three different dash pieces. This doesn't require jack all for training. If you think this can't be handled by a 20 second "oh btw, new SKU so just be aware" then you must have no faith in the production staff, at all.

This is all about sequencing the IP assembly to the correct body and most likely doors as well. Most factories have the doors run on their own line after paint booth and meet up with the body after IP/seats and interior are installed. Doors get in the way of these steps in the assembly process.

Don't underestimate the logistical nightmare this represents to a new company. Even the established companies have been known to screw this up on occasion.

 

[CommodoreAmiga]

This is all about sequencing the IP assembly to the correct body and most likely doors as well. Most factories have the doors run on their own line after paint booth and meet up with the body after IP/seats and interior are installed. Doors get in the way of these steps in the assembly process.

Don't underestimate the logistical nightmare this represents to a new company. Even the established companies have been known to screw this up on occasion.

I still don't see why you think this is some massive undertaking, yet they can do three different color interiors for LE vehicles. This isn't any harder!

 

[R_1_T]

I still don't see why you think this is some massive undertaking, yet they can do three different color interiors for LE vehicles. This isn't any harder!

Yes it is.
Using the assumption that the IP and door trims are delivered as their own assemblies to the factory and NOT built up by Rivian themself, you introduce 3 times the number of unique IP assemblies, door trims, center consoles, and possibly even steering wheels. When combined, there are significantly more ways to build the vehicle incorrectly.

I'm not saying it's impossible.

You also can't deny that it increases complexity.

 

[crashmtb]

I guess I don't understand why folks slept on it (if they knew they wanted an LE) - I got the email that the configurator was live at 12:11 on 11/16 and I had my configuration in 19 minutes later. I was so excited that the configurator was life, there was no way I was waiting.

That being said, I also didn't realize that they were going to cap the number of LE vehicles. I assumed anyone with a reservation 11/16 that wanted one would get one. I

I suspect it was time limited, not quantity.

 

[astonius]

I still don't see why you think this is some massive undertaking, yet they can do three different color interiors for LE vehicles. This isn't any harder!

Agreed. It's literally a badge already installed on the IP. No installation differences for the line.

 

[CommodoreAmiga]

Yes it is.
Using the assumption that the IP and door trims are delivered as their own assemblies to the factory and NOT built up by Rivian themself, you introduce 3 times the number of unique IP assemblies, door trims, center consoles, and possibly even steering wheels. When combined, there are significantly more ways to build the vehicle incorrectly.

I'm not saying it's impossible.

You also can't deny that it increases complexity.

We're going to have to agree to disagree.

 

[R_1_T]

We're going to have to agree to disagree.

You're a math denier...

The addition of increased complexity during assembly line ramp up would be counterproductive.

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