Rivian wants to establish itself as a serious contender within the electric vehicle space and will do so with a number of unique initiatives.
Not only has the company confirmed the R1T and R1S will be delivered with a 175,000-mile warranty for the battery pack and electric drivetrain components but it has announced that it will personally deliver new vehicles to the homes of customers where a Rivian Guide will provide buyers with a comprehensive tour of their EV. Moreover, if anyone who has purchased a R1T or R1S decides they don’t actually like it, they can return it within seven days or 1,000 miles, Car and Driver reports.
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It has also been confirmed that Rivian will offer financial services for buyers and will sell its own comprehensive vehicle insurance that will also cover Rivian accessories and off-roading. While some details about Rivian Insurance remain under wraps, it works with third-party insurance carriers such as Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company for its cover. Rivian owners who use the R1T and R1S’s Driver+ Active Driving Assistance safety technology will also be able to reduce their insurance costs by earning rewards when they renew their policy.
As part of its expansion, the electric startup is going on a hiring spree and has more than 1,500 job openings, including a handful of positions in Canada and the UK. Some of these openings are as Event Team Managers that will see employees spend four months on the road across the U.S., and potentially Canada, promoting the brand’s EVs at demonstration drives.
What’s more, Car and Driver reports that Rivian employees will also be offered a 24-month, $1,000-a-month payment discount if they purchase a new R1T or R1S.
Rivian will begin delivering customer cars this summer but anyone placing a new order today will have to wait until 2022 to take delivery.
