Rivian has officially confirmed that it will bring its new R2 SUV in March 2024. According to the latest information, the company will launch the upcoming SUV on March 7. The official trailer showcased that this car will be a family-style appearance design. As per the specifications are concerned, this upcoming SUV will be smaller than the R1. The company's CEO RJ Scaringe said that its production cost is about 45,000 to 50,000 US dollars.
The new car will compete with models such as the Tesla Model Y, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Kia EV6 and Hyundai IONIQ 5. The new R2 will be Rivian's "Model 3 moment" as it ramps up production to meet demand for its more affordable models. The company is reportedly planning to invest US$5 billion to build a new manufacturing plant in Georgia. Details about powertrain, output and range remain secret.
Georgia officials in the United States previously announced that electric vehicle startup Rivian has signed an agreement with the state and is allowed to build an electric vehicle factory in the Stanton Springs Industrial Zone east of Atlanta. The agreement stipulates that Rivian will rent land and machinery to operate the factory, for which the company will pay approximately US$300 million in property taxes.
BYD expects the U9 model to be launched on February 25
BYD is planning to launch its next supercar model, Yangwang U9, as per the information it will be launched on February 25. The new car will be equipped with Yi Sifang platform technology and can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h. 2 seconds level . The car has dimensions of 4966x2029x1295/1338mm and a wheelbase of 2900mm. It comes standard with a carbon fiber roof and rear diffuser, and an optional electric rear wing.
The car is equipped with four 240kW motors , which is the Yi Sifang power system, using four-wheel independent motors. In terms of the interior, the new car uses a large area of carbon fiber decoration and full suede covering. It forms a "left and right mirror" symmetrical layout between the driver and the passenger: a screen is equipped on both sides, and the central control consists of a vertical central control screen and instruments. screen and passenger entertainment screen.
The entire instrument panel adopts a low-lying shape, and officials say it feels like flying close to the ground. At the same time, the car is equipped with surround ambient lighting, Galaxy smart screen and multi-functional integrated sports seats. The seats support 8-way electric adjustment and provide a shoulder, backrest side wings and lumbar support.
