Rivian Begins Manufacturing Dual-Motor AWD Motors for Enduro Models

Rivian has announced the start of production of its new Enduro drive unit, which will equip the R1T and R1S vehicles powered by the Dual-Motor powertrain developed in-house. The company took five months from the start of construction of the new line to the start of production, a major milestone for Rivian. The Dual-Motor AWD powertrain produces over 600 horsepower and over 600 pound-feet (812 Newton-meters) of torque in standard guise, or over 700 hp and over 700 lb-ft (948 Nm) of torque in the Enhanced Dual-Motor AWD. This powertrain is more energy-efficient than the current Quad-Motor setup supplied by Bosch, resulting in increased range compared to current models. Additionally, Rivian will no longer rely on an external supplier for its electric motors, with vertical integration giving it increased control of production and lower costs. All three major components of the EDU – motor, inverter, and gearbox – are assembled into a common casting, which has a lower cost of manufacturing.

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe posted a photo of the new electric drive unit production line on his personal Twitter account, with a caption that reads, “Ramping production of our new Enduro drive unit for our Dual-Motor R1 vehicles!” The Dual Motor AWD powertrain enables the R1T to accelerate to 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 4.5 seconds, or 3.5 seconds for Enhanced Dual-Motor AWD. Furthermore, it can tow 11,000 pounds (4,989 kilograms) in the R1T and 7,700 lbs (3,492 kg) in the R1S. The R1T and R1S will be cheaper to buy with the Dual-Motor powertrain and the Standard battery pack, starting at $73,000 and $78,000, respectively.

Rivian’s announcement of the start of production of its new Enduro drive unit is an important milestone for the company as it marks the beginning of production of Dual-Motor AWD variants of the R1T pickup and R1S SUV. The Dual-Motor powertrain is more energy-efficient than the current Quad-Motor setup supplied by Bosch, resulting in increased range compared to current models. Additionally, Rivian will no longer rely on an external supplier for its electric motors, with vertical integration giving it increased control of production and lower costs. The R1T and R1S will be cheaper to buy with the Dual-Motor powertrain and the Standard battery pack, making them more accessible to consumers.

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