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Rivian Commercial Van gets a larger 129 kWh LFP battery and a dual motor all wheel drive option
Rivian has added two updates to its Commercial Van (RCV), the model at the centre of Amazon's 100,000 vehicle order, with deliveries of the new versions starting in early October. According to EPA filings, the new Large battery pack offers 129 kWh of usable capacity against 90 kWh for the standard pack, with LFP cells in both. On the long wheelbase 700 body only, the front wheel drive version is rated at about 354 km, roughly 37% more than the standard battery, while the dual motor all wheel drive option, rated at 530 kW or about 710 hp, is expected to reach about 322 km. Charging support stays at 100 kW DC and 11 kW AC, and the larger battery and rear motor add about 454 kg and 204 kg respectively.
Why it matters
Charging power is unchanged at 100 kW DC while battery capacity rises from 90 kWh to 129 kWh, so depot dwell times and power planning for fleets taking the Large pack need checking. The added weight and the longer rural routes the vans target may also affect energy use per route and the mix of depot and public charging needed.