The tech behind Rivians 2026 QuadMotor truck and SUV and that kick turn | TechCrunch

News Source : TechCrunch
News Summary
- Rivian's 2026 Quad Motor pickup truck and SUV has four motors delivering 1,025 horsepower and 1,198 pound-feet of torque.
- The company has introduced several new features, which will roll out via software updates in the quad-motor this September.
- Rivian’s highly anticipated and cheaper R2 vehicles aren’t expected to go into production until the first half of 2026.
- It took another year to develop and refine the software features and embedded systems, and how they worked alongside the motors, suspension, and thermal management.
As Rivian starts accepting orders for its 2026 QuadMotor pickup truck and SUV, customers may initially be enticed by the power and tricks the four motors in these rebooted EVs can unleash.After a [+7537 chars]