The highly anticipated Rivian R1 refresh is generating significant buzz among electric vehicle enthusiasts and industry experts alike. With promises of enhanced performance, cutting-edge technology, and sleek design updates, Rivian is set to redefine the electric adventure vehicle market. As we gather all the latest information on the R1’s upcoming features and improvements, this post will serve as your comprehensive resource for staying up-to-date on everything you need to know about Rivian’s newest innovations.
What We Know
- Redesigned front lightbar
- The front turn signal moved from the headlight oval to the old location of the fog lights
- Two (2) new 20″ wheel designs
- One (1) new 22″ aero wheel design
- 21″ wheel discontinued
- Some models do not include front tow hooks
- Some models feature a blackout trim option
- New side view mirror with an additional camera
- The camera was removed from the fender and added to the side-view mirror
- The CCS port no longer has a light ring around the charger
- A new eject button with a charging indicator inside the CCS port
- Exterior door handles now feature a dimple to indicate how to open the door
- LFP (lithium iron phosphate) standard battery will be offered
- Heat pump added for improved efficiency
- New and quieter AC compressor
- New exterior colors are being introduced
- Interior door handles are now buttons
- A new wireless charging pad was been designed
Codename “Peregrine”
Peregrine is the codename for the next-generation Rivian R1 platform and cost-savings by shutting the factory down in April of 2024 to streamline. The name is given by Rivian Internal. Peregrine is a type of falcon bird.
Stay tuned to RivianTrackr for the latest news on the R1 refresh. What’s the one thing you are interested in seeing come to the refreshed R1 that we don’t know yet? Please leave it in the comments below!
