[Hypothetical] FREE R1S: How do you configure it?

[Msl0727]

Money is no longer a consideration. Do you opt for the new motors, the new pack, or stick with Bosch quads and less range.
I’m curious to see your answers…

Fun fact: the most expensive configuration is a dual performance max pack.

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[Riviot]

You are NOT winning that EV raffle, buddy. I've already swapped all the tickets with my wife's name!

Joking aside, if she wins, I've suggested a PDM max pack with RUS and black AT wheels. El Cap/BM with wood, factory PPF, crossbars, all weather mats, cargo cover, field kit, compact spare.

 

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

Another vote for PDM + Max Pack. Because, ya know, if money were no consideration I'd also be getting a nice RV to gtfo of this town, and would want maximum range for towing it. ?

 

[GogglesPisano]

The same way I configured it now. Quad with large pack.

Longer warranty, range is excellent in conserve mode, speed and all the benefits that come with having four motors.

I considered the dual max for a second but, realistically, if you're driving a long distance, what are the odds the extra little bit is going to be perfectly what you need? Odds are you're stopping somewhere regardless. Plus, when you do, the max pack will take longer to top off and the added weight will ultimately make you less efficient.

 

[Altitude]

The same way I configured it now. Quad with large pack.

Longer warranty, range is excellent in conserve mode, speed and all the benefits that come with having four motors.

I considered the dual max for a second but, realistically, if you're driving a long distance, what are the odds the extra little bit is going to be perfectly what you need? Odds are you're stopping somewhere regardless. Plus, when you do, the max pack will take longer to top off and the added weight will ultimately make you less efficient.

That is my thought also. The dual max seems like large money for an incremental range improvement, not sure how much it would pay off IRL.

 

[WorldComposting]

If I didn't have my current R1S Quad I would probably go with R1S Performance Dual Max pack as others said. I would also go with the All Terrain package with dark 20" wheels instead of the 21" I have now. Forest Green with Ocean Coast interior with dark wood.

For those saying that extra bit of range doesn't matter much or longer charge time. It can make a difference if a charger isn't working and you need that little extra bit to get to the next one.

As I have an R1S and my wife doesn't like the seats I might just get an R1T as my first truck.

In reality what will probably happen if I win an EV is my wife would get to choose since I just got the R1S.

 

[Electrified Outdoors]

Quad Large all the way baby ??

 

[Dark-Fx]

Me personally, I will wait for the refresh to see what changes.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

Free? I’d load it up and flip.

 

[iansriv]

R2S-if money were no object and they did away with the glass roof and air suspension. Bonus if they made it look more like the older Defender.

 

[Epicloop]

the added weight will ultimately make you less efficient.

It weighs the same, just a chemistry change.

 

[GogglesPisano]

It weighs the same, just a chemistry change.

I did not know this. Thanks for clarifying. I was under the impression that they followed through with their larger pack claim but I dug up this article on your prompt: https://insideevs.com/news/690068/rivian-max-pack-battery-capacity/amp/

Since they were only offering it with dual motor I assumed it was a packaging constraint. Now I’m wondering why they didn’t offer it with the quad.

 

[Tim-in-CA]

This is the ONLY answer to this hypothetical exercise! /s

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