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Actually thinking about this more... the auxiliary battery is likely only available for the R1T considering the patent calls for installation by forklift / winch. Which means you can't lower this auxiliary battery into the trunk of an R1S because it has a fixed roof?

That'd make Rivian more of a niche company than Tesla, especially if their models are all priced in the luxury segment. But also a smart move, at least at the outset, since the Adventure EV space as you put it, is currently unoccupied and it appears Rivian will be the first to enter that market...

Here you go my man: https://products.rivian.com (click on PREORDER NOW in bottom right corner). :like: Welcome to the site and let us know when you've preordered :clap:

Just placed my pre order for my R1T :rock: Happy to join your ranks! Reading the comments here by other pre-orderers helped me make my decision... as did the recent Amazon investment.

So I guess the recently spied Rally vehicle will be Rivian's "crossover" model? What about the traditional 4 door sedan - have they said anything about entering that segment?

According to the most recent SEMA 2018 report, the pickups represent the the biggest segment of the aftermarket industry, worth $12 billion! :surprised: “At more than $12 billion, pickup modifications represent the biggest single chunk of our industry,” he observed. “Obviously, pickup sales...

Maybe it could take a different form for the R1S? Something that could fit in the cargo / trunk area. BTW @Lil'O Annie love the avatar, just realized the Rivian headlights :)

44 lbs difference on a 5000+ lbs vehicle won't make any difference at all. The 15" wheelbase length difference will make a difference though. Usually, the longer the wheelbase the better the ride quality, so on paper the R1T should ride better than the R1S. But, ride quality is also determined...