Timeline: August-September
Not current Rivian R1 owner
Expiring lease in Sep
Marked as interested in Launch Edition
Saved build: Forest Green / Coastal Cloud
Downside is paying for tire swaps + balancing twice a year (before and after winter). If you had dedicated wheels for each type of tire then you could even swap them out yourself if you wanted before/after each winter.
Personally, I'm glad it's not a standard feature that would raise the price. Maybe they will offer an optional power-operated frunk in the future for those who would pay extra for it.
So the 20" AT tire option for the R2 won't be 3PMS rated? That's unfortunate. I wanted a tire option that would be decent in snow without going for a dedicated snow tire.
I would consider the 20" AT option ONLY if it's reasonably priced - no more than $1500. Otherwise, I'll stick with the 21" and better range and hope there will be more 21" tire options coming soon.
Looks like all the paintcolors will be available for Launch Edition, but no option for the Cloud interior (at least in the beginning).
I guess my Borealis/Cloud build won't be happening until late this year. 😥