are you saying the rim + tyre goes for $300? I thought the brand new tyre along is over $350+...
https://gearshop.rivian.com/products/22-in-sport-wheel-and-tire-set
4x set sells for above 4k.. so I thought $800 was a good deal... But if that's the going rate, I'm willing to lower..... but $300...
I hope they don't until it gets "closer" to actual production. No point in putting down any money when the production is still 4-5 years in the future.
Making a product in anticipation of IRA ($7500) in 2-3 years from now is a very bad plan. IRA won't last long when the battery price starts to go down and matches that of the ICE.
The vehicle needs to be at < $40000 without the IRA included.
Until I ee the solid state battery, any enhancements are pretty much minor or different options.
Cheaper LFP battery may be available as option in 2024... but i doubt that's a replacement for current battery. Just a cheaper alternative.