EV startup Rivian has announced the specs of its R1T all-electric pickup truck, which is expected to begin production in 2020. The truck will be debuted Tuesday the the LA Auto Show.
The R1T, will seats five passengers, and pack four electric motors. Three battery packs will be offered – a 180 kWh battery that is expected to offer more than 400 miles of range per charge, a 135 kWh option that gives more than 300 miles of range per charge, and a 105 kWh pack, which will give about 230 miles of range per charge.
The entry-level truck will go 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds and the 185 kWh version hits 60 mph in 3.2 seconds. The fastest of the bunch is the 135 kWh version, which goes 0-60 mph in 3 seconds flat. Top speed for all three versions is 125 mph. The R1T has a towing capacity of 11,000 pounds.
The automaker will also introduce a fully electric SUV to be built on the same platform.
“We’re launching Rivian with two vehicles that reimagine the pickup and SUV segments,” Rivian Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe said in a release. “I started Rivian to deliver products that the world didn’t already have – to redefine expectations through the application of technology and innovation. Starting with a clean sheet, we have spent years developing the technology to deliver the ideal vehicle for active customers. This means having great driving dynamics on any surface on- or off-road, providing cargo solutions to easily store any type of gear, whether it’s a surf board or a fishing rod and, very importantly, being capable of driving long distances on a single charge. From the inside out, Rivian has developed its vehicles with adventurers at the core of every design and engineering decision. The R1T and R1S are the result of all this work and we are excited to finally introduce these products to the world.”
Rivian plans to start manufacturing the high-end R1T first, followed by the entry-level version, which starts at $69,000.
Check out the full specs here.