You inspired me to google the Enphase product. It looks really nice. Now I'm wondering why Rivian is spending any time (including pulling patents) on this type of product.
The R3 will be close to a foot shorter than the Ioniq 5. So even though the "look" of them is similar I don't think they will compete much w/each other.
You're correct that the NACS SAE standard does support BYOC. IMO that's the future. If chargers don't have cables then they are cheaper to install, require less maintenance, easier to weather proof, and less susceptible to vandalism. The argument can be made that requiring everyone to have their...
Totally agree. Passenger front is most compatible with existing Superchargers and also works for curbside charging (in countries with LHD), seems like that location should be a priority for most/all EV makers.
My Mach E has drivers side front fender, and while I can see the reasoning for that...
All true, in this case it looks like Rivian is going to use this design on the R2. Another thread has a picture on one of the test vehicles: https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/r2-spotted-with-rear-quarter-window-pop-out-vented-aero-wheels.49382/post-853031
In the Q42023 earnings call transcript there is this:
"Onto your second question around the contribution margin of the vehicles. We were very close in achieving positive contribution for current priced vehicles in Q4 and see direct line of sight, as is evidenced by our continuation of...
I take that to mean that the R3 prototype is not as far along and probably can't zoom around like the R2. Still hoping Rivian is sandbagging the timing and we get R2 in 2025 and R3 in 2026.
Not sure if you've seen this video, but at about the 11:38 mark RJ says that the R3 wheelbase will be 5" shorter than R2. From what I've seen that will put it at 110.6". Right in the range your estimates were finding.
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