Kickaha
Well-Known Member
I think this is a key point - we dont really know what the mileage estimates are. Rivian and GMC are being conservative, and rightly so. I get that. The 135KW battery pack might get 325 miles (test track, all season tires, whatever caveats). And you are right, people might say its not that big a deal but to not be transparent is a mistake. Rivian is minimizing peoples expectations and excitement about their product.What if 350+ on the Hummer comes in at 375? Or 400? The Hummer is using mud terrain tires to start with, and I am sure changing those tires will add additional range. Both vehicles have the + and I am sure they are both trying to be conservative to not over promise.
When your product strategy has been to launch with 180KW battery pack for multiple years and then announce the configurator with the "oops, we changed our minds" message - thats just wrong.
I would have appreciated a "why". Something like - "After thorough testing, we decided that to make the best experience possible for our customers, we are redesigning our 180KW battery pack to optimize blah blah blah (insert technical jargon here). However, we understand the passion for our vehicles in the community so we are moving forward with our currently announced production date with the 135KW battery pack. Availability of the 180KW battery pack will be earlly 2022."
For me, I would have totally understood that and I think it would have disappointed people less.
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