Rivian has announced a new Sand Mode feature for the R1T electric pickup and R1S electric SUV. Coming as part of a future over-the-air (OTA) update, the standard feature was teased by Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe on Twitter via a short video.
The film shows a Rivian R1S powersliding in the sand, with the rear wheels visibly spinning much faster than the front wheels. This is obviously made possible by the Rivian's quad-motor setup, although RJ Scaringe did not offer any details except that Sand Mode will come standard.
