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You are right. In fact, many of the Rivian engineers at the events were asked about this specifically, by myself and others, and indicated that swapping or upgrading the batteries will NOT be supported by Rivian.We just haven't seen anything that would indicate upgrading or swapping battery packs will be possible, much less an entirely different battery technology.
I think it will be 5-10 years. That's what I'm waiting on to replace my diesel tow rig.No one has a clue as to when longer range vehicles will come out.
My 2012 Tesla Model S had a range of 265 miles, if I recall correctly. Batteries now are basically the same as then, just some vehicles have more of them. Hopefully your WAG is correct.I think it will be 5-10 years. That's what I'm waiting on to replace my diesel tow rig.
Charging tech/infrastructure will need to improve as well for larger battery capacities.
I do. The new, longer range model, at substantially lower price, is announced within a month of whenever you take delivery,No one has a clue as to when longer range vehicles will come out.
1)Why can't you get a newer car in 3 years?There will always new technology as many have already mentioned. But, since Rivian does not offer leases, it would be harder pill to swallow because you can't just get a newer car in 3 years if you like to keep up with technology.
You can always sell/trade your vehicle.There will always new technology as many have already mentioned. But, since Rivian does not offer leases, it would be harder pill to swallow because you can't just get a newer car in 3 years if you like to keep up with technology.
Your 2012 battery capacity has degraded. Your 2012 charging speed is sub-optimal compared to current models. It is the nature of automobile evolution for things to change.My 2012 Tesla Model S had a range of 265 miles, if I recall correctly. Batteries now are basically the same as then, just some vehicles have more of them. Hopefully your WAG is correct.