See it: Rivian unveils redesigned all-electric SUV and pickup
What is the Rivian Autonomy Platform and what are its key features?
The Rivian Autonomy Platform is an advanced driver assistance system developed in-house by Rivian1. It comes standard with all second-generation R1 vehicles and includes 11 cameras, five radar sensors, and a computer that is 10 times more powerful than the previous system26. The platform is powered by artificial intelligence (AI) prediction technology and offers features like blind spot monitoring with a high-resolution camera and highway assist6. A premium version of the system, called Rivian Autonomy Platform+, has additional capabilities, including lane change on demand and enhanced highway assist. The platform allows for improved safety and driver assistance features, providing a more efficient and enhanced driving experience for Rivian owners.
Can you detail the new battery pack options available for Rivian's latest vehicles and their respective mile ranges?
Rivian's latest vehicles come with several battery pack options, each offering different mile ranges. These include:
- Standard pack: This pack offers a range of 270 miles (EPA estimated). It is available for both R1T and R1S models.
- Standard+ pack: This new pack provides a range of 315 miles (EPA estimated). It is also available for both R1T and R1S models.
- Large pack: This pack offers a range of 352 miles for the R1S and 328 miles for the R1T (EPA estimated). It is compatible with Dual-Motor configurations.
- Max pack: This pack offers the longest range, with up to 410 miles for the R1T and 400 miles for the R1S (EPA estimated).
These battery pack options are designed to cater to different customer needs, providing a balance between range and cost. The Standard and Standard+ packs are more affordable, while the Large and Max packs offer extended range for those who need it.
What new motor configurations and design elements have been introduced in the second-generation Rivian electric vehicles?
The second-generation Rivian electric vehicles, the R1S SUV and R1T pickup, have been completely reengineered with several updates and improvements3. In terms of motor configurations, the new R1 platform offers tri-motor and quad-motor options, in addition to a dual-motor configuration. These motors are now designed, engineered, and manufactured fully in-house.
As for design elements, the second-generation R1 vehicles maintain Rivian's iconic exterior design while introducing new features and options for customers. The vehicles now offer new motor configurations, design elements, and trim and tire choices. The new R1 platform also features a redesigned electrical architecture and compute platform, maximizing efficiency and removing about 1.6 miles of wiring from each vehicle. Additionally, Rivian has introduced a new in-house developed autonomy system, called the Rivian Autonomy Platform, powered by 11 cameras, five radars, and AI prediction technology. This system offers a significant leap forward in capability and is backed by an industry-leading level of compute power.
Overall, these updates and improvements to the motor configurations and design elements aim to provide customers with quality, performance, and technical advancements without compromise.