R1 vehicles don’t have a heat pump, so adding one to the R2 is a step in the right direction and should make the Tesla Model Y rival more energy-efficient.
The Rivian R2 will have a heat pump, the company’s CEO, RJ Scaringe, confirmed in a reply to another user on X. Furthermore, in another reply on Instagram, the California-based EV maker confirmed that both the R2 and the R3 will have an optional tow hitch available. That’s separate from the built-in Rear Accessory Ports that can be used to fit things like a bike mount or a cargo box without using any tools.
Here's Why That's A Big Deal Rivian R3 Design Was Inspired By Some Of The Greatest Names In Rallying Here's Why The Rivian R2 And R3 Have The Charge Door On The 'Wrong' Side Neither the R1S nor the R1T has a heat pump, and they’re still pretty efficient. According to the Environmental Protection Agency , the R1T with 21-inch wheels has an energy consumption of 46 kilowatt-hours/100 miles , which is better than both the Ford F-150 Ligthning and the Chevrolet Silverado EV .
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