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Rivian EVs to get towing update alongside new features Bensaid held the event at Rivian’s Venice Hub in California as community members asked questions about the company’s future tech features.
The Tesla Cybertruck features a cast aluminum frame that allows for rapid manufacturing but presents towing challenges, as ...
The Rivian R1T is a highly capable electric pickup truck with an impressive EPA-estimated range. Can this family use it for road trips towing their Airstream?
The Ford Lightning offers a max towing capacity between 7,700 lbs (Pro) and 10,000 lbs (XLT, LARIAT). Rivian says its R1T can tow up to 11,000 lbs. Let’s see who wins in a towing test.
While the Rivian R2 will have some changes from concept car to production car, one key feature will make the leap into ...
Tom notes that while the Rivian can't tow nearly as much as a heavy-duty truck, 11,000 pounds is about as much as he'd ever really need to tow, and that may prove true for many owners.
The R1S SUV can tow up to 7,700 pounds, and the R1T pickup can tow up to 11,000 pounds. While Rivian has proven these trucks’ towing by taking a 30-foot trailer with 11,000 pounds over Davis Dam ...
The First Rivian R1T real-life towing test shows a big range penalty, with charging needed every 100 miles (162 km). A cross-country trip is still possible, although not entirely convenient.
Rivian is redesigning a bunch of key features for its electric trucks and SUVs to improve the user experience and make towing easier. The company is updating its Drive Mode app, introducing a real ...
Many hailed Rivian for launching the first electric off-roaders into the market. The R1T and R1S are promoted as “adventure vehicles,” designed to take a beating and drive in harsh conditions.
Rivian says towing will reduce the range by about 50% on its website, but this tester found the range loss was a bit higher. Towing is one of the most demanding tasks to ask of an electric vehicle.