Rivian’s new ‘Performance’ powertrain lets R1T reservation holders keep their big battery

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Rivian’s new ‘Performance’ powertrain lets R1T reservation holders keep their big battery

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The Verge’s Mitchell Clark sits inside the Rivian R1T’s front trunk or frunk with the hood open as he grins at a trail he’ll embark on very soon.

Photo by Mitchell Clark / The Verge

Rivian unlocked a new Dual-Motor Performance AWD option for its R1T electric pickup truck and R1S SUV on Thursday, and the automaker is now allowing eligible order holders with configurator access to select the new drivetrain. The news comes after Rivian announced last month that “thousands” of R1T reservation holders will be receiving invitations to configure their trucks for delivery in the next one to four months after order confirmation.

The 700-horsepower Performance Dual-Motor AWD (previously known as the “enhanced” Dual-Motor) is a software-unlocked version of the standard 600-horsepower Dual-Motor that quickens its 0–60 mph acceleration from 4.5 seconds down to 3.5 seconds. The upgrade adds $5,000 to the price of the R1T, which...

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