Video Summary
Certainly! Here’s the summary of the YouTube video review, presented as findings:- The dual-motor configuration of the car is 20% less powerful than the quad-motor model.
- The dual-motor version is 30 kg lighter.
- In the performance dual-motor version, 0-60 mph takes 3.5 seconds.
- In the standard dual-motor version, the 0-60 mph time is 4.5 seconds.
- In the quad-motor version, 0-60 mph time takes 3 seconds.
- With the quad-motor version, the range is 328 miles; with the dual-motor, the range is 270-400 miles.
- The dual-motor has 610 lb-ft of torque, the performance dual-motor has 829 lb-ft of torque, and the quad motor version has 908 lb-ft of torque.
- The dual-motor offers black accented badging, and the quad-motor version has yellow.
- The dual-motor can have black and silver brake calipers, while the quad-motor version can be silver or yellow.
- The presenter drove the car and claimed the acceleration was hugely fast.
- Rivian opted for the dual-motor unit for weight-saving reasons.
- With this configuration, two motors are combined in one gear case, which is likely the reason the inverter components are mounted on the drive unit.
- The inverter in the video comprises three power stages, and the MOSFETS are silicon.
- In the new unit, a sealing surface is present in the housing of the unit.
- A major upgrade is the oil cooling system.
- The inverter is a key component on this drive unit.
- The disconnect unit is integrated into the gearbox.
