Tesla allows this with the FSD and self-driving to help the consumer. Since both are software subscriptions, you can get them after taking delivery. Reason why that is best, the customer only pays tax on the cost of the vehicle delivered. If you can upgrade the software later and save...
For the dual motors, are there any towing specs? Is it still the same 10,000 lbs capacity as the quad motor?
If it is then I'm curious if the dual vs quad is like the difference between gas vs diesel. Both can tow, but it's HOW they tow that matters.
I can't believe they jacked up the prices like this and made standard features optional. What's the point of reserving early if your price isn't locked in? That is a terrible business practice.
If you really want to make the vehicles accessible to everyone. Why wouldn't you keep the original...
I would also question where this data comes from and it's validity (life cycle seems a bit short for the Rivian). Also, how can this analyst estimate the life cycle costs of a model that has not even been released yet?