California-based EV maker Rivian Automotive Inc (NASDAQ:RIVN) on Thursday introduced two new battery options for its electric truck and SUV, aiming for better accessibility for its vehicles otherwise priced closer to the higher-end.
What Happened: While the standard battery will offer 270 miles on the dual motor all-wheel drive R1T or R1S, the Standard+ battery will offer 315 miles, according to the company website.
We're introducing two new range options for the R1T and R1S. With the same capability and performance Rivian owners love, these new options make R1 ownership more accessible than ever: https://t.co/56qJUln6zY pic.twitter.com/w8TWMEPkQX — Rivian (@Rivian) February 8, 2024
While the Standard battery will come included within the starting price of the vehicle, the Standard+ is priced at $3,100, still lower than Large and Max battery packs, priced at $9,100 ...