Off Road Package now optional for Launch Edition (lowers price by $2k)

[BuckeyeTruckGuy]

If y'all are describing towing a R1T/S behind something to charge it, I hate to burst your bubble but that isn't possible. Search the forums for a much longer and more thorough explanation than I can provide. Keywords "tow charging" or "flat towing."

Ok, bubble has been bursted. However, how do you explain Long Way Up, Episode 4(The Andes) from 16:50 - 18:22? Was that movie magic or was VIN 1 and VIN 2 equipped with special motors?

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[CommodoreAmiga]

Ok, bubble has been bursted. However, how do you explain Long Way Up, Episode 4(The Andes) from 16:50 - 18:22? Was that movie magic or was VIN 1 and VIN 2 equipped with special motors?

Rivian has said that tow-charging is supported.... But you can tow the vehicle only long enough to build up to a certain charge level.

What people are mad about is they mis-understood this to mean they could "flat tow" the R1 behind an RV, indefinitely -- which is not true.

So, yes, you can tow charge. The point of this is to add range and be able to get to safety.

No, you can't flat-tow a vehicle for 3k miles at a time.

 

[McRat]

Thoughts:

• The acceleration performance numbers and cargo capacity numbers are perhaps more likely reasons to shed weight than EPA range. EPA range can be 'gamed' easily, see Tesla for advice.
• Ford has released pricing that is likely to harm R1T sales.

 

[BuckeyeTruckGuy]

Rivian has said that tow-charging is supported.... But you can tow the vehicle only long enough to build up to a certain charge level.

What people are mad about is they mis-understood this to mean they could "flat tow" the R1 behind an RV, indefinitely -- which is not true.

So, yes, you can tow charge. The point of this is to add range and be able to get to safety.

No, you can't flat-tow a vehicle for 3k miles at a time.

Perfect. That is all I ever see needing in case I lose all power. The chances of getting stranded on the road in OH is likely greater than that of other states like CA.

 

[timf]

Rivian has said that tow-charging is supported.... But you can tow the vehicle only long enough to build up to a certain charge level.

What people are mad about is they mis-understood this to mean they could "flat tow" the R1 behind an RV, indefinitely -- which is not true.

So, yes, you can tow charge. The point of this is to add range and be able to get to safety.

No, you can't flat-tow a vehicle for 3k miles at a time.

The practical uses for tow charging seem limited. If someone can flat tow you far enough to get a usable charge, they might as well just tow you all the way to the nearest charger.

 

[CommodoreAmiga]

The practical uses for tow charging seem limited. If someone can flat tow you far enough to get a usable charge, they might as well just tow you all the way to the nearest charger.

I agree. It was more of a gimmick, imo.

 

[TAZ]

I'd also guess this is related to the Clean Energy for America bill that limits tax credits to vehicles with a retail price below $80,000 to qualify for the tax credits. Rivian is providing more options to spec below this limit.

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