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Rivian Announces Electric Pickup will Start at $67K
The EV maker also announced that at launch, the R1T will have an estimated range of 300 miles. In January 2022, the company plans to release an R1T that has a range of over 400 miles.

The R1T is available for preorder for $1,000. Rivian will begin delivering vehicles in June 2021.
Photo via Rivian.
Rivian announced that its R1T electric pickup truck will start at $67,500, with the most expensive model starting at $75,000.
The EV maker also announced that at launch, the R1T will have an estimated range of 300 miles. In January 2022, the company plans to release an R1T that has a range of over 400 miles.
Additionally, the vehicle comes with semi-autonomous capabilities.
"Rivian Driver+ is standard on every vehicle we build," the company says on its website. "Delivering true hands-free driving assistance along with our full set of safety features, the system continually adds functionality through over-the-air updates. By making Driver+ standard, our goal is to make driving safer, easier and less stressful for everyone."
The R1T is available for preorder for $1,000. Rivian will begin delivering vehicles in June 2021.
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