Rivian R1T serves as a boat on a heavily flooded road and its warranty remains valid
- Is this an electric pickup truck or a boat?
- That’s the first question that comes to mind when looking at this bizarre stunt
- Surprisingly, the vehicle still had its warranty intact even after plunging into such deep waters
Published on Jul 16, 2024 at 5:23 PM (UTC+4)
by Nalin Rawat
Last updated on Jul 16, 2024 at 7:04 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
If you live in an area where roads are prone to flooding, you might want to get yourself a Rivian R1T that can act as a boat.
You won’t have to worry about the warranty either, as it will remain valid as long – provided you don’t go too deep.
One R1T owner even tested the battery-powered pickup truck in a bizarre stunt.
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Rivian R1T or a boat
Although the Rivian R1T EV isn’t exactly cheap, it is quite a heavy-duty vehicle, that can even tow a semi.
So, if you want to make your friends jealous, an off-road pickup truck is a great choice.
Additionally, the truck has a maximum water-fording height of 43.1 in (109 cm).
More than a meter, which is pretty incredible when you think about it.
Even the battery housing of the pickup truck is watertight despite having gear tunnels that open on both sides.
In the video above, you can see a courageous owner testing the EV’s waterproofing capabilities.
Don’t worry though, as this stunt didn’t manage to void the warranty of the truck.
However, you might not want to follow in his footsteps only to get stuck in a ditch, like this unlucky soul.
The Tesla Cybertruck, which is the R1T’s main competitor, is supposed to be able to do the same.
Another courageous soul even went as far as to test Tesla’s claim by using the vehicle’s ‘Wade Mode’ and taking it into deeper waters.
But before you try it on your own, be aware that Tesla clearly states that ‘damage to the vehicle while off-roading’ is not covered under warranty.
R1T Gen 2 on its way
The latest Gen 2 version of the Rivian R1T is also on its way.
The biggest upgrade is that Rivian claims the EV pickup truck can get up to 410 miles of range in Conserve mode.
Although we will have to wait till 2025 to see it on the roads.
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Nalin started his career by working with various national newspapers in India. He has also worked as a writer/editor for many popular websites, while still pursuing his journalism and mass communication degree. Working as a digital nomad has allowed him to inform and educate through his work. When he is not writing, you can find him playing video games or travelling the mountains on his bike.
