Rivian electric ute slated for Australia

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Rivian, a US start-up, plans to bring its electric ute to Australia as early as 2022, with production starting next year. The ute will have a towing capacity of 4500kg and a range of up to 640km. This announcement comes as the Australian government debates Labor’s plan to have 50% of new cars powered by electricity by 2030, with the Small Business Minister claiming that the plan will deprive tradies of their work utes. Rivian’s ute will be priced from $US65,000 after electric vehicle incentives in the US. Additionally, Tesla’s Elon Musk has hinted at revealing a prototype for an electric pick-up truck, potentially adding more competition to the market.

Brands mentioned: Tesla, Mercedes, Rivian, HiLux, Ranger, Ford, Toyota, Labor, Bill Shorten, Michaelia Cash, Elon Musk, RJ Scaringe