RJ Scaringe, CEO of Rivian, highlighted the need for more electric vehicles at varying price points, emphasizing limited options around $50,000. He discussed Rivian's product strategy, indicating plans for five or six models, including upcoming R4 and R5, and potentially an R6. Scaringe mentioned a recent partnership with Volkswagen to enhance affordability. He also addressed battery technology advancements, noting that longer ranges might result in smaller, more efficient batteries instead of one-charge cross-country trips. Additionally, he acknowledged candid feedback from comedian Daniel Tosh regarding Rivian's chargers and vehicle warning lights.
Scaringe pointed out that there needs to be more electric options at different price points. 'When you move down into that $50,000 price point or around there, there's really very few choices,' he told Tosh.
Scaringe suggested their goal was to have 'maybe five or six different vehicles.' He added they are working on the R4 and R5 - though he didn't reveal much about them on the air - and said, 'There may be an R6.'
Battery technology was another area where Scaringe made an interesting point - even if technology allowed for a battery with a range of 500 to 600 miles on a single charge, he anticipated that would translate into smaller, more powerful batteries.
The conversation was occasionally candid - Tosh is not a fan of Rivian's existing phone chargers, which he referred to as 'garbage.' Scaringe also looked a little shocked when Tosh revealed that he covered up the warning lights inside his Rivian's cabin.
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