Rivian_Hugh_III
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Rivian can’t sell these vehicles at 2018 prices and 2022 costs. I cannot understand how people think they *deserve* a truck sold at a loss for the company.
The 20% increase represents four years of inflation, plus the rise in parts costs over those four years, which according to several people on this board who work in the industry have doubled in many cases.
If you dance with the Configurator you can build a Rivian for just a few thousand more than your earlier estimate. I did it yesterday. Free paint, free wheels, dual motor (600hp and 0-60 in 4s!), sans tonneau, sans adamantium underbody shielding, sans tent and kitchen… all told your Rivian will be in the mid to high $70’s.
Want more? Pay for more. Because it costs more.
The 20% increase represents four years of inflation, plus the rise in parts costs over those four years, which according to several people on this board who work in the industry have doubled in many cases.
If you dance with the Configurator you can build a Rivian for just a few thousand more than your earlier estimate. I did it yesterday. Free paint, free wheels, dual motor (600hp and 0-60 in 4s!), sans tonneau, sans adamantium underbody shielding, sans tent and kitchen… all told your Rivian will be in the mid to high $70’s.
Want more? Pay for more. Because it costs more.
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