The mysterious Rivian R1T stuck in a ditch for months has been rescued
- Rivian R1T stuck in a ditch in Arizona, US, rescued
- It had been mired in the mud since February
- A ‘specially equipped’ R1S was used to recover it
Published on Jun 17, 2024 at 2:21 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Jun 17, 2024 at 6:05 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
A Rivian R1T that was stuck in a ditch since February has finally been rescued.
The mysterious Rivian R1T had been mired in the mud of Arizona, US, as people started to believe it would never be recovered, with tow trucks refusing to touch it.
But thankfully, a ‘specially equipped’ Rivian R1S came to the issue of the tracked pickup, per Rivian itself.
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All about the Rivian R1T
Built in Illinois, the R1T is Rivian’s first pick-up truck.
It’s available with three different engine options, including an 835-hp, quad-motor powertrain.
And its performance seemed to surpass the Cybertruck during an off-road course.
There were also similar safety concerns over its controversial – and powerful – frunk.
How it got into the ditch
It had been stuck since February since sliding down the hill and becoming wedged in a culvert.
That’s per a TikToker called @saywhatwendy, who was forced to respond to speculation that the situation had been faked after she first brought it to the platform.
However, it remains unclear who the pickup actually belongs to.
It was Rivian who revealed to The Drive that the Rivian had been quietly recovered from the ravine.
“We were made aware of this customer’s R1T that required assistance to recover,” said Mikhael Farah, Rivian’s director of automotive product communications.
“Our engineering team happened to be in the area and decided to lend a hand.
“Using a specially equipped R1S, our team was able to extract the R1T for the customer and get it back on the road.”
And we can all recover a nugget of wisdom from this: if local towing and extraction companies are unable or unwilling to help, contact the manufacturer directly.
This isn’t the first time social media has been awash with chat about the Rivian R1T lately.
That’s because minor bodywork dent on one car recently led to a $21,000 repair bill.
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With a dual English and French degree and NCTJ diploma, Amelia began her career doing award-winning writing and editing for titles and brands spanning Women's Health, the Telegraph, Boots, and Vitality. Amelia joined the SB Media family in September of 2023, bringing her expertise in SEO and reader takeaway. As Lead Editor, her superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a shareable story.
