Video Summary
Here are the key points from the video review:- Upgrades to the 2025 Rivian R1T include performance enhancements, and several upgrades may be felt, not seen.
- Rivian is bringing motor production in house.
- Motor layouts are Rivian designed; options include dual motor, dual motor performance, tri-motor, and quad motor.
- There are three different battery packs available: a Standard LFP, a Long Range, and a Max Pack, using NMC chemistry.
- The Standard LFP battery is not available on the performance model.
- Upgrading a Long Range or Max Pack to a performance model is done via a software update at an approximate cost of $5,000.
- Currently, the tri-motor configuration comes with the Max Pack.
- The quad-motor option requires waiting until later in the year and also comes exclusively with the Max Pack.
- The dual motor has 533 horsepower and 610 lb-ft of torque, achieving 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds.
- The dual motor performance upgrades output to 665 horsepower and over 860 lb-ft of torque, getting 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds.
- The tri-motor produces 850 horsepower and over 1000 lb-ft of torque, going from 0-60 mph in less than 3 seconds.
- The quad motor generates over 1,000 horsepower and nearly 1,200 lb-ft of torque, with a 0-60 mph time of 2.5 seconds.
- Major features improvements include an advanced driver-assist system with more sensors and 10x the compute power.
- Autonomy + will be a free feature through the end of 2024, followed by a one-time purchase package.
- Distinguishing the front end of the new Rivian R1T, redesigned lights enable a matrix function with a software update.
- There's a segmented light bar with RGB lights that indicate the charging level.
- Yellow accents, specifically on brake calipers, are a sign of the trimotor. Blue signifies the quad motor trim.
- Gear Guard badge is featured, which comes on the quad-motor.
- It is equipped with portable Bluetooth speaker that comes with the premium audio system.
- Regarding the center console, its is outfitted with responsive and adjustable cup holders. In addition to, there is an upgraded qi wireless charging matt.
- The R1T is noted as the most efficient electric pickup.
- R1T comes standard with air suspension.
- At base, the Rivian R1T will start at $69,900.
- Upgrading to long range models requires an additional cost of $76,900.
- Upgrade to a Max Pack will require $83,900.
- The upgraded performance requires a $5,000 additional cost.
- Quad Motor pricing isn’t out yet.
