What other AWD EVs are available right now?

[yizzung]

I've had a reservation for two years and (supposedly) my delivery window is fast approaching. Ha.

After a really fun test drive of a Rivian in Sonoma last fall, I haven't really wavered in my commitment to follow through on the purchase but this company is clearly having quality control issues and they haven't inspired much confidence in their customer service / communication.

I'll probably go through with the purchase if my lottery ticket hits -- not holding my breath -- but if they shipped it to me today I'm leaning more toward selling it rather than keeping it.

But I'm also lazy and haven't shopped around at all. Curious to know what other AWD EVs are actually available? I'm not into Tesla, so would appreciate other ideas. Does Volvo have an all electric AWD SUV? Can you actually buy one today or is there a five year waiting list? Any others worth considering that aren't vaporware? Audi e-trons?

I don't need a crazy offroad vehicle (like a Rivian) but I do need something that can transport me and two big dogs up to the mountains in the winter.

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[mindstormsguy]

I think it would be easier to list all the EVs that aren’t available with AWD. I think nearly every big-battery EV has an AWD variant.

 

[rraj2k81]

If you are asking about any other EVs that are identical to Rivian, which has 4 motors to drive the 4 wheels then the answer is no.
The closest are the trimotor options, which are the Tesla Plaids (1 Front + 2 Rear) and the Audi Etron S (2 Rear + 1 Front)

But if you are asking for EVs which have drivetrains which drive the front and rear axle, then pretty much all of them have them as an option or standard.

 

[Dark-Fx]

I love my Polestar 2. It'd be a hard choice if I could only keep the R1T or the Polestar.

 

[jjswan33]

Did you try google? Not really trying to be a dick but doesn't seem like you are really looking for answers. For example Volvo has a website.

 

[EVTrucking]

I've had a reservation for two years and (supposedly) my delivery window is fast approaching. Ha.

After a really fun test drive of a Rivian in Sonoma last fall, I haven't really wavered in my commitment to follow through on the purchase but this company is clearly having quality control issues and they haven't inspired much confidence in their customer service / communication.

I'll probably go through with the purchase if my lottery ticket hits -- not holding my breath -- but if they shipped it to me today I'm leaning more toward selling it rather than keeping it.

But I'm also lazy and haven't shopped around at all. Curious to know what other AWD EVs are actually available? I'm not into Tesla, so would appreciate other ideas. Does Volvo have an all electric AWD SUV? Can you actually buy one today or is there a five year waiting list? Any others worth considering that aren't vaporware? Audi e-trons?

I don't need a crazy offroad vehicle (like a Rivian) but I do need something that can transport me and two big dogs up to the mountains in the winter.

Volvo has the XC40 Recharge that I have test driven is quite nice. Only knock is the range is 240mi. Generally speaking they can be had pretty quickly.

I ultimately purchased the Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD back in Feb. 2022. I have not had a single issue and it is such a pleasure to drive and own. If you shop around dealerships you can probably find one immediately available. Kia ships them in batches to the dealers and does not sell them directly online.

There are many more AWD SUV options out there. VW, Audi, Mach-E, Polestar and more....

 

[electruck]

For my own personal needs (and dogs), there are no other EVs on the market that meet my needs for hauling dogs and human gear - regardless how many wheels are driven. The XC40 Recharge, for example, is too small (and for that matter, my current ICE XC60 barely works).

 

[camaroz1985]

Also "available" is a relative term. There are very few that you could decide on and buy TODAY (at least at MSRP).

 

[yizzung]

I think it would be easier to list all the EVs that aren’t available with AWD. I think nearly every big-battery EV has an AWD variant.

Can't be a sedan. Does not work with two big dogs and ski stuff... SUV, truck, wagon only. (There are no wagons and no trucks, so would have to be SUVs.) Also no Teslas.

 

[emoore]

Can't be a sedan. Does not work with two big dogs and ski stuff... SUV, truck, wagon only. (There are no wagons and no trucks, so would have to be SUVs.) Also no Teslas.

Audi, VW, Ford, Kia, Hyundai, Volvo

 

[R1Sky Business]

Did you try google? Not really trying to be a dick but doesn't seem like you are really looking for answers. For example Volvo has a website.

The post included a reference to being Lazy....let's keep it cordial people

 

[R1Sky Business]

Any

Volvo has the XC40 Recharge that I have test driven is quite nice. Only knock is the range is 240mi. Generally speaking they can be had pretty quickly.

I ultimately purchased the Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD back in Feb. 2022. I have not had a single issue and it is such a pleasure to drive and own. If you shop around dealerships you can probably find one immediately available. Kia ships them in batches to the dealers and does not sell them directly online.

There are many more AWD SUV options out there. VW, Audi, Mach-E, Polestar and more....

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[R1Sky Business]

For my own personal needs (and dogs), there are no other EVs on the market that meet my needs for hauling dogs and human gear - regardless how many wheels are driven. The XC40 Recharge, for example, is too small (and for that matter, my current ICE XC60 barely works).

Xc90 time....

 

[R1Sky Business]

Can't be a sedan. Does not work with two big dogs and ski stuff... SUV, truck, wagon only. (There are no wagons and no trucks, so would have to be SUVs.) Also no Teslas.

Not a Tesla fan?

 

[yizzung]

Also "available" is a relative term. There are very few that you could decide on and buy TODAY (at least at MSRP).

That's why I'm asking the question...

I've been in pre-order limbo for two years, so was hoping to stop anyone from suggesting that I go get in line for a Tesla Cybertruck... My local Mercedes dealer says they'll have EQB in stock between August and October, FWIW.

Looking for any non-vaporware solution that can be safely driven in the snow (AWD), ideally close to 300 mile range (probably rules out the Volvo) and can haul two big dogs (also probably rules out the Volvo, per comments above).

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