Rivian R1S

2022 - 8 - 19

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Rivian Drops R1T, R1S Explore Package, Updates Ocean Coast ... (InsideEVs)

The first and most important one is that Rivian has discontinued the entry-level Explore package for the R1T electric pickup and R1S electric SUV, forcing ...

Customers who at the time decided to stick to their Ocean Coast configuration despite the delivery delay may not appreciate this change. The automaker noted that the design update meant "we can begin making deliveries to customers who ordered Ocean Coast." Rivian also notes that customers have the option to do nothing, but if they don't reconfigure their reservations by September 1, their preorders will be removed from the production queue. The same goes for the R1S Adventure quad-motor with the Large pack, which is priced from $92,000, whereas the equivalent Explore model used to start at $84,500. The Explore Package was designed as our entry option and it was our expectation that a large number of customers would choose it. As for those who wish to reconfigure, Rivian claims that most of them will see a $5,500 price difference.

Rivian Just Pissed off a Lot of Customers by Raising Prices (Jalopnik)

The EV startup axed the base R1T and R1S, leaving customers with little choice on how to move forward.

This is just the first time the company has actually gotten away with it. [shareholders that threatened to sue](https://jalopnik.com/rivians-price-hike-saga-has-resulted-in-shareholder-law-1848622350). Not paying 82k for the long range model without the tax credit, Just to be a beta tester for Rivian…” They can either cancel their order entirely and get their deposit back, or they can open their wallets to drop more dough for the more expensive trim. Rivian has also raised the price of the R1S SUV, a vehicle that hasn’t even begun to be delivered to customers yet. “Now the base price is 78k with dual and standard pack... The Explore Package was designed as our entry option and it was our expectation that a large number of customers would choose it. This now means that the cheapest R1T you can get into is the $73,000 Adventure trim. The opinion of the reservation holders who will now be paying an extra $6000 more than they were promised won’t matter because they can’t deliver a fraction of the cars on the reservation list before 2024,” [making over 70 percent of EVs](https://jalopnik.com/the-inflation-reduction-act-could-cut-ev-tax-credits-bu-1849406617) on the market ineligible for the EV tax credit. To date, only a small percentage of customers have chosen this configuration, with the vast majority selecting the Adventure trim. That was the cheapest R1T you could buy, with a starting price of $67,500.

Rivian Removes The Explore Package For The R1T And R1S ... (Carscoops)

The all-electric pickup and SUV maker has been working on streamlining its business model for some time including laying off six percent of its workforce ...

Tony Caravano of Rivian itself details the changes in the video below. That’s because Rivian is swapping out its light-colored wood grain trim for a dark version that’s easier to source. At the same time, Rivian will save their information and order date so that they can prioritize such customers in the future should they return with a new order. Those who have signed a binding agreement already, perhaps to take advantage of [laying off six percent of its workforce](https://www.carscoops.com/2022/07/rivian-lays-off-6-of-its-workforce-in-effort-to-streamline-future-growth/) earlier this year. The adjustments apply to both the R1T and the R1S according to the folks over at [RivianOwnersForum](https://www.rivianownersforum.com/threads/explore-package-discontinued.3650/).

Rivian Found Another Way to Increase Prices on the R1T and R1S (Review Geek)

This week Rivian announced that it made a tough decision regarding its electric vehicles. The automaker will discontinue its most affordable Explore package ...

This move will allow Rivian to streamline its process, operation, and offerings and help the company produce more trucks in a timely manner. By killing the Explore trim, it can scale up production, build more electric trucks and SUVs, and offer a new trim level on outgoing orders. If you ordered an Explore package, you now need to reconfigure the reservation with the Adventure trim. The Explore Package is Rivian’s entry-level trim for the R1T and R1S vehicles. And to date, the company hasn’t delivered a single Explore trim. A few days later, the company backtracked on that plan.

Rivian nixes its entry-level R1T and R1S trims due to low demand ... (Paradise - News)

has the entry-level Explore trim for its R1T and R1S electric vehicles. “After weighing customer demand, Rivian decided to remove Explore Package as an option ...

It’s struggling to build EVs quickly enough to meet demand and it had to slash its production forecast for the year in half to . Those with a pre-order for an Explore trim will need to reconfigure their package to an Adventure model by September 1st. The move means Rivian’s electric truck and SUV are getting more expensive for those looking for the cheapest option — it marks an increase of $5,500 across the board.

Rivian has dropped its cheapest trim level due to low customer ... (TechCrunch)

Rivian customers with a pre-order for the Explore package will need to reconfigure to the Adventure trim by September 1 or have their preorder cancelled.

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Rivian To Cancel Orders for Base Trim - Kelley Blue Book (Kelley Blue Book)

Electric startup Rivian has will cancel the entry-level trims for both its vehicles, asking customers to upgrade or cancel their orders.

R1T Adventure Tesla has revolutionized the industry by successfully selling cars without a network of dealership partners, for instance. Rivian is one of several electric-vehicle-only startups to launch in recent years. On the pickup, the Explore trim carried a $67,500 sticker price. Eliminating it will help the company “streamline our supply chain and ultimately deliver vehicles more quickly.” You’re going to have to spend more money or make other plans for your next car.

Rivian drops most affordable versions of its electric trucks, hiking ... (Green Car Reports)

The changes apply to both the R1T and R1S. Customers have until September 1 to reconfigure their pre-orders or cancel them.

This isn't the first time Rivian has surprised preorder holders with a price increase. That's partly [because the trucks are just so good](https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1133704_review-rivian-r1t-photos-price-review-specs-info), with impressive off-road capability and on-road driving dynamics. Furthermore, those who ordered the Ocean Coast interior are being asked if they'll accept an update substituting in dark-stained wood. "By focusing on the Adventure trim package, we’re able to streamline our supply chain and ultimately deliver vehicles more quickly." Those that go with the Adventure Package will pay an increased price determined by when they originally placed their order, while those that cancel will get a refund on their deposit. While prices may vary based on the time of reservation, the loss of the Explore Package applies to existing reservation holders and new orders.

Rivian Kills the Entry-Level Package R1T and R1S, Here's What's Next (autoevolution)

Rivian decided to end the Explore Package for the all-electric R1T and R1S. The automaker gave up on the cheaper truck and SUV versions before anybody could ...

Unfortunately, this might take a couple of years to become reality as the EV manufacturer is currently trying to improve output for the R1 line and the EDV van. Starting from 2023, customers will be able to receive a whiter Ocean Coast interior with the dash wrapped in vegan leather. (…) And for any customers that prefer lighter accents throughout the cabin, we’ll be introducing an additional Ocean Coast design for our Adventure Package in configurator later this year, with deliveries for this additional option starting in early 2023,” says Rivian. Consequently, the company had to honor the prices that were available (and somewhat feasible) before the global health crisis, the lockdowns, inflation, parts sourcing issues, energy pricing, and geopolitical instability. The company says it’s on track to meet Customers can expect rivals for the likes of Ford Maverick and BMW X3 to come from the Normal plant. In an effort to streamline the production process, Rivian also changed the look of its Ocean Coast interior. People that made a deposit a couple of years ago for the base R1T knew they had to pay around $60,000. Picking the quad-motor all-wheel drive version automatically adds the 314-mile large pack battery and, with no color and wheel changes, the price goes from $73,000 to $87,000. All entry-level models with the Explore Package were programmed for next year. They confirmed to all the people in the queue that there are no entry-level electric trucks and SUVs left, even though none were delivered. Rivian announced some of its pre-order holders and customers with binding agreements that they would have to deal with a price increase or get their refundable deposit back.

Rivian nixes its entry-level R1T and R1S trims due to low demand (Yahoo News)

Those with a pre-order for the Explore trim will need to reconfigure their EV to a more expensive package.

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