Rivian R1 VIN Database Update Hints at Upcoming Tri-Motor Variants of the R1T and R1S

The end of quad-motor variants of the R1T and R1S might be in sight, considering that Rivian will introduce a tri-motor option for the model year 2025. The two variants will probably coexist for a while. Still, there's no real benefit to having four electric motors, and Rivian is trying to cut costs as much as possible. The change has been spotted thanks to updated VIN decoding information submitted to the NHTSA. Rivian started the s... (continue reading...)