Rivian is bringing again the favored powered tonneau cowl possibility after it stopped making it in October 2022 to revamp it.

CEO RJ Scaringe made the announcement on his private Twitter account in a video filmed on the Regular, Illinois manufacturing unit. The chief stated each guide and powered tonneau covers are coming this summer time.

The video options Clare Frigo, Rivian’s chief of employees for manufacturing operations, who talks concerning the updates made to the powered tonneau cowl. 

Rivian R1T house owners and reservation holders can be glad to be taught that the brand new model is far quieter and far more strong than the unique iteration, which has been probably the most criticized options of the electrical pickup truck.

She additionally demonstrates the powered tonneau cowl within the video, and it seems to function extra easily than earlier than, no less than in the course of the opening sequence. It will likely be fascinating to be taught if the brand new powered tonneau cowl can be accessible for retrofit onto current buyer automobiles.

Clare then reveals the guide tonneau cowl on a special R1T truck, and she or he says it is tremendous simple to make use of. She reveals how the tonneau cowl could be eliminated, piece by piece, after pulling a strap underneath the primary panel. 

After they’re not used, the 4 items of the guide tonneau cowl could be saved in a particular carrying case designed by Rivian particularly for this. The case has separators for every bit in order that they do not get scratched, which is a pleasant contact. One other neat contact is the very fact the carrying case suits snugly within the gear tunnel.

The guide tonneau cowl can be accessible for each upcoming and present R1T house owners, which is nice information.

In a special Twitter submit, RJ Scaringe showcases one other cool accent for the R1T pickup, a motorbike pad that attaches simply to the tailgate utilizing 4 straps, defending it on each side.

The bike could be put within the truck mattress with the entrance wheel exterior the tailgate, and it may be secured in place utilizing straps on the high of the bike pad. There are 4 straps accessible, so this accent theoretically permits Rivian R1T house owners to hold as much as 4 bikes within the mattress.

One other cool function of the bike pad is the very fact it is clear within the higher half in order that the R1T’s rear mild bar stays seen. RJ Scaringe says this accent can be accessible later this summer time. Not one of the movies consists of pricing info for the tonneau covers and bike pad, however we assume Rivian will launch particulars within the coming weeks.