E-Vehicle Models Accelerating Choice
Lincoln's 2022 Electric SUV Source: Rivian. Top - e-platform. Bottom - Rivian R1S SUV Startup Rivian Forging the Way with Unique E-Vehicle Platform Reports indicate that Lincoln will be a big beneficiary of Ford's $500 million investment in Detroit e-vehicle startup Rivian. Amazon is also investing in the company. Lincoln is expected to use Rivian's skateboard-styled platform for a Lincoln electric SUV coming out in 2022. This would be the first example of Ford's plans to co-develop a vehicle based on Rivian's electric car platform. Rivian's e-Vehicles Rivian's platform is a highly modular, battery-electric design. It resembles a skateboard. The system can deliver up to 700 horsepower. It fits batteries up to 180 kilowatt hours in size. Rivian is using the platform for its own R1T pick-up truck and R1S SUV that will go into production in late 2020. Rivian says the SUV gets 400 miles in range. And in 30 minutes, the batte