Rivian R1T, R1S EV pick-up truck, SUV to reach in Australia; enlargement into Asia-Pacific markets deliberate

Rivian R1T

American EV maker Rivian has posted a submitting to the USA’ Securities and Trade Fee (SEC) which has revealed that the model has been permitted for a launch in Australia, in accordance with Vehicles Information.

The model wrote in its submitting that it believes its direct-to-consumer gross sales mannequin complies with Australian legal guidelines, which can not essentially be the case in different markets.

“Internationally, there could also be legal guidelines in jurisdictions which will limit our gross sales or different enterprise practices. Whereas we have now analysed the principal legal guidelines in the USA, EU, China, Japan, United Kingdom, and Australia regarding our distribution mannequin and imagine we adjust to such legal guidelines, the legal guidelines on this space could be advanced, tough to interpret and will change over time, and thus require ongoing assessment,” the producer was quoted as saying.

That the American model states it believes it’s compliant with guidelines for it to promote its autos in Australia must be promising for right-hand-drive markets – similar to Malaysia, maybe? – and this risk is additional strengthened by the model’s intention to “pursue worldwide enlargement” that can embody coming into “main Asia-Pacific markets,” in accordance with the Australian web site.

Rivian R1S

“Our launch is concentrated on the US and Canadian markets. We intend to enter Western European markets within the near-term, adopted by entry into main Asia-Pacific markets. To serve our world demand, we plan to localise manufacturing and provide chains in these areas,” Rivian mentioned.

In the meantime, the model’s SUV mannequin, the R1S has been sighted on a transport pallet apparently positioned in Sydney Airport, Australia, in accordance a picture posted by the Tesla Mannequin 3 & Y Australia Fb group, through the Oz Recharged Fb web page.

Rivian revealed particulars for its R1T and R1S electrical five-seater pick-up and seven-seater SUV in November 2020, and the pick-up vary begins in base trim with 402 hp and 560 Nm from a quad-motor electrical drivetrain, whereas a 105 kWh battery gives as much as 402 km of vary. The mid-spec variant packs 754 hp and 1,120 Nm, powered by a 135 kWh battery providing 482 km of vary.

A protracted-range variant presents 644 km of vary from the identical 135 kWh battery pack, although with barely much less energy at 700 hp. The efficiency range-topper brings 835 hp and 1,231 Nm of torque, enabling a 0-100 km/h time of three seconds and a towing functionality of 4,990 kg (11,000 kilos).

GALLERY: Rivian R1T

GALLERY: Rivian R1S