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The glass roof was a worry for us, we live in Perth Western Australia and it gets hot a lot. Your comment re the tint was helpfull.
Another plus is that a solid steel, aluminum, carbon fiber, etc… roof is much lighter than a large glass panel. Range and climate control benefit and less to worry about. Also you don’t have to worry about cracking glass when using the rack bars for bikes, skis, gear, etc… don’t ask how I know about this headache…
yep. I wish the trend of all glass roofs would die. Especially on a truck.
The impact to range is fairly inconsequential. Other than un-sprung weight (like wheels), adding 100 pounds for a glass roof would only impact range on a vehicle already this heavy by about 1 or 2 miles. According to the EPA, for every 10% addition in weight, efficiency drops by about 4% (assuming that added weight doesn't also have other drag penalties). That's why payload really doesn't affect range as much as you'd think when the vehicle itself already weights 7k lbs (affects EVs much less than ICE vehicles). Using that math in this case, 700lbs of payload in the bed (10% of total curb weight) will only shave off 11-12 miles of range.
fair enough and makes sense. I’m still not a fan of them though. Ive seen more than my fair share of cracked panels from skis and bikes (replaced one on my previous f150). If it was a city vehicle that wasn’t getting beat on, I wouldn’t mind but I plan to use this truck as intended
A metal roof with some PPF would be idealI imagine they will expand the offering as they mature, like the removable roof option which is going the opposite direction. Right now they need to keep production as simple as possible.fair enough and makes sense. I’m still not a fan of them though. Ive seen more than my fair share of cracked panels from skis and bikes (replaced one on my previous f150). If it was a city vehicle that wasn’t getting beat on, I wouldn’t mind but I plan to use this truck as intended
they are mostly used because it helps in the manufacturing process, it makes it easier for robots with the welding, painting and getting assemblies in and out of what would otherwise be too tight of a space for them. this helps speed up the line and therefore reduce cost/increase profit. another option is to put in a solid roof of some sort, steel, aluminum, carbon fiber, etc. usually in newer cars this is still a separate piece thats glued on like the all glass roof still. and in reality the cost is about the same when you account for the insulation, headliner and other things associated with a solid roof. with the all glass they can add on a "premium" fee as it give the vehicle a more premium feel, and make even more profit.
This is what I would prefer. I'm already leaning towards getting the R1T in white so the sun doesn't cause the body to heat up much, and even if I could save 50kg/100lb in weight, thats an additional 50kg I can throw in the car when I go camping. Every little bit helps, and if a fixed metal roof were a little cheaper to buy then that would be a bonus (hint hint rivian *cough*)fair enough and makes sense. I’m still not a fan of them though. Ive seen more than my fair share of cracked panels from skis and bikes (replaced one on my previous f150). If it was a city vehicle that wasn’t getting beat on, I wouldn’t mind but I plan to use this truck as intended
at the rate things are ramping up , the fixed roof is (hopefully) on for next year ??Seen people post this article but not much conversation on the removable roof option for next year. I think this is HUGE and something I would highly consider getting, especially if my order takes a while to receive. Living in Las Vegas with a glass sunroof is worrisome with the heat we get here but having an option when the weather is nice to take off the roof!
Per Motortrend:
Removable Roof For Rivian R1t Coming Next YearFor now, the R1T comes with a fixed roof but next year Rivian will offer the option of a removable roof that replaces the glass sunroof with composite panels that can be taken off, similar to those on a Jeep Wrangler's Freedom top hardtop.https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2022-rivian-r1t-electric-pickup-truck-second-drive-review/
I'm with you on that. I get that choices needed to be made, and maybe this keeps the cost and complexity down, but only two cars I've ever purchased didn't have an opening moonroof (if it wasn't a convertible).
When the retractable roof on my old x3 conked out due to an acorn that got in the track it was going to be a $4000+ repair. Fortunately, it failed in the closed position.
