R1T Range Extender!?

[Captblue]

With Scout and Ramchager coming, when will Rivian introduce a R1T with a range extender?
That’s is a must when towing!

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[DuoRivians]

Nope. Range extenders and gas generators will never happen with Rivian. If you want that, go buy a different brand. Meanwhile, Rivian will work on implementing higher density batteries into their line up

 

[Captblue]

So is this your opinion? Or do you work for Rivian and have the power make decisions?

 

[zapp]

I really hope that Rivian is not religious about this like some of the folks in this forum are..

There is a clear market appetite and there are many use cases for a gas range extender. If Rivian doesn't offer a gas range extender, they will loose customers/sales to other brands - it's as easy as that. So from a business standpoint, they should probably partner with or procure from Scout..

I have a Scout on reservation and I'm switching over if the Scout truck works well and the Gen3 R1T doesn't offer a gas range extender

 

[savethemanual]

So is this your opinion? Or do you work for Rivian and have the power make decisions?

You clearly do not understand the philosophy of this company, I'm guessing you are under the impression they will have Car Play some day too.

 

[RivianRiverRat]

So is this your opinion? Or do you work for Rivian and have the power make decisions?

general consensus on the forum but you can form your own opinion from this
Any info on gas/extended range in the future?? | Rivian Forum - R1T R1S R2 R3 News, Specs, Models, RIVN Stock -- Rivianforums.com

 

[godfodder0901]

So is this your opinion? Or do you work for Rivian and have the power make decisions?

If you know that none of the forum members have the power to make decisions like this at Rivian, then why tf would you ask them about future plans and philosophy at Rivian?

 

[savethemanual]

I really hope that Rivian is not religious about this like some of the folks in this forum are..

There is a clear market appetite and there are many use cases for a gas range extender. If Rivian doesn't offer a gas range extender, they will loose customers/sales to other brands - it's as easy as that. So from a business standpoint, they should probably partner with or procure from Scout..

I have a Scout on reservation and I'm switching over if the Scout truck works well and the Gen3 R1T doesn't offer a gas range extender

This is like saying Tesla is going to offer ICE range extenders too....not going to happen.

 

[MountainBikeDude]

Rivian has had a patent for a bed mounted battery pack for years now, but between the reduced bed space and the weight of the attachment, which I think we speculated to be in excess of 300lbs at the time, it was seemingly abandoned.

https://electrek.co/2023/12/01/rivi...ctric truck maker,a patent on this technology.

A hybrid solution doesn't align at all with Rivian's brand ethos nor it's long term vision of transportation. So you don't need to work for Rivian to see it's not going to happen.

 

[COdogman]

Rivian is an EV manufacturer. Not an ICE manufacturer afraid to make EVs.

 

[RivianRiverRat]

Rivian is an EV manufacturer. Not an ICE manufacturer afraid to make EVs.

Sir - Frigidaire, Whirlpool, LG, Samsung, etc. are not in the EV truck business

 

[godfodder0901]

There is a clear market appetite and there are many use cases for a gas range extender. If Rivian doesn't offer a gas range extender, they will loose customers/sales to other brands - it's as easy as that. So from a business standpoint, they should probably partner with or procure from Scout..

Where is this clear market demand? How many gas range extenders are on the market right now? I'm pretty sure the only ones ever sold were the Karma Revero ne Fisker Karma, the BMW i3, and the Chevy Volt. We know the story of the Karma, and the i3 and Volt are no longer made...

 

[RedRaiderRivian]

Rivian has had a patent for a bed mounted battery pack for years now, but between the reduced bed space and the weight of the attachment, which I think we speculated to be in excess of 300lbs at the time, it was seemingly abandoned.

https://electrek.co/2023/12/01/rivian-already-has-a-patent-on-teslas-cybertruck-range-extender/#:~:text=In 2019, electric truck maker,a patent on this technology.

A hybrid solution doesn't align at all with Rivian's brand ethos nor it's long term vision of transportation. So you don't need to work for Rivian to see it's not going to happen.

I think the industry is moving towards solutions where the trailer also has a battery which drives the trailer and increases the range. This also provides a battery buffer for the RV industry to help run the AC, fridge, etc at camping sites without power.

Edited to add a second thought.
Swappable battery packs on the trailer/truck that change out in five minutes could solve a lot of this issue. Already working in Australia and UK for large trucks so the tech is out there now. https://www.januselectric.com.au/

 

[Dark-Fx]

With Scout and Ramchager coming, when will Rivian introduce a R1T with a range extender?
That’s is a must when towing!

Today would have been a good day to do it. Maybe next April 1st.

Rivian doesn't need to have a vehicle for every market, they've found their niche and it's been working.

 

[Shmoe]

With Scout and Ramchager coming, when will Rivian introduce a R1T with a range extender?
That’s is a must when towing!

Like everyone else is telling you, EREV from Rivian isn't likely at all.

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