mini2nut
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I can already see the carefully crafted e-mail coming from Tony regarding the “no charge“ redesigned powered tonneau cover. This change in policy will be error #2 for Rivian after the price hike fiasco last year.
I see Rivian backtracking on the redesigned powered tonneau cover for owners who have the $1800 option. Owners will most likely be offered a complimentary manual cover as a replacement. Those who elect to keep it will still have it covered under the generous factory warranty.
Why do I predict this? For two reasons. First, the expense for Rivian to redesign, manufacture and install a new powered bed cover for 10k plus trucks currently in the field would be cost prohibitive. The rumor is that Rivian is already selling all pre-orders at well below COGS.
Second, open the Rivian R1T “visualizer” and build out an R1T. Notice that Rivian has quietly removed the powered tonneau cover option. Only the $1800 manual bed cover is available.
Let the bitching begin…
I see Rivian backtracking on the redesigned powered tonneau cover for owners who have the $1800 option. Owners will most likely be offered a complimentary manual cover as a replacement. Those who elect to keep it will still have it covered under the generous factory warranty.
Why do I predict this? For two reasons. First, the expense for Rivian to redesign, manufacture and install a new powered bed cover for 10k plus trucks currently in the field would be cost prohibitive. The rumor is that Rivian is already selling all pre-orders at well below COGS.
Second, open the Rivian R1T “visualizer” and build out an R1T. Notice that Rivian has quietly removed the powered tonneau cover option. Only the $1800 manual bed cover is available.
Let the bitching begin…
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