Rivian R1T Crashes Into Two Other Cars

It appears to be one of the pre-production prototypes.

First Rivian R1T Crashes Into Two Other Cars (source: rivianforums.com)

Mark Kane

By: Mark Kane

Sep 23, 2021 at 11:14am ET

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Rivian has just started series production and sent out of the gate its first R1T pickup., Meanwhile, an R1T crashed into two other cars in a parking lot.

Thankfully, it's not an adventure taken by one of the owners, but rather one of the pre-production prototypes that - according to the rivianforums.com - missed the turn on Myford Rd in Irvine (see Google Map here) and landed in a parking lot.

First Rivian R1T Crashes Into Two Other Cars (source: rivianforums.com)

First Rivian R1T Crahses Into Two Other Cars (source: rivianforums.com)

First Rivian R1T Crashes Into Two Other Cars (source: rivianforums.com)

At this point, we have no idea what was the cause of the crash and whether there were any serious consequences. It might be a case of a simple driver's error.

According to what we have read, the R1T hit the parked Ford Explorer so hard that it moved it completely out of its spot. The R1T took on some damage as well, especially the front bumper and wheel.

Hopefully, soon we will hear more about the customer deliveries of the R1T, which enters the market this month. The initial numbers might be low to ensure that the customer experience is very positive.

We must remember that aside from launching two new electric cars (R1T and R1S), Rivian is also preparing for an IPO and would not want to mess that up

In the next couple of months, the R1T should also get the Max pack battery option, which is expected to increase the range to 400 miles.

Model Base Price Dest. Charge Tax Credit Effective Price 2022 Rivian R1S (Large pack, 21") $70,000* $7,500 $62,500 2022 Rivian R1T (Large pack, 21") $67,500* $7,500 $60,000 2022 Rivian R1T (Max pack, 21") $77,500* $7,500 $70,000

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Specs:

Model Drive Battery
(kWh) EPA
Range 0-60
mph
(sec) Top
Speed 2022 Rivian R1S (Large pack, 21") AWD 135* 316 mi
(508 km) 3.0 125 mph
(201 km/h) 2022 Rivian R1T (Large pack, 21") AWD 135* 314 mi
(505 km) 3.0 125 mph
(201 km/h) 2022 Rivian R1T (Max pack, 21") AWD 180* 400 mi*
(644 km) 3.2 125 mph
(201 km/h)

* estimated/unofficial values