The lack of an on-board voltage converter limits fast-charging flexibility in some regions for the German luxury automaker’s forthcoming all-electric sport sedan.
Rivian has launched its first ad campaign, telling viewers stories about its customers’ real-life experiences with the battery-electric vehicles. The ads are intended to humanize the BEV start-up at a time when its larger rival, Tesla, is dropping in sales and popularity.
This week’s WardsAuto Podcast delves into the chaotic atmosphere around President Trump’s on-again, off-again tariff policy, as well as tracking battery quality with Voltaiq CEO Tal Sholklapper.
The new technology offers a 45% increase in fuel efficiency and 19% more power compared to ICE powertrains of the same class, according to the automaker.
