Rivian has filed a patent application for a fold-out camp kitchen for its R1S electric SUV, hinting that the automaker is mulling expanding availability of this feature from the R1T pickup truck.
Within the R1T, the camp kitchen slides out from the Gear Tunnel pass-through positioned behind the cab. The R1S doesn’t have this space, so the patent application, which was published by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Oct. 3, proposes having the camp kitchen deploy from the tailgate.
The Camp Kitchen has a cooktop and a sink that is filled via a versatile hose. It also has 110- and 12-volt plugs, lighting, and drawers to store utensils and pots and pans. It’s product of three modules, any variety of which might be removed to make use of the remaining space of the Gear Tunnel for other items.
Rivian R1S camp kitchen patent image
Based on the drawings accompanying the patent application, it looks just like the camp kitchen would sit within the rear cargo area, with a fold-out work surface extending past the tailgate when it’s in use. That looks as if setup for tailgate parties, but it surely also appears to chop into cargo space.
Automaker patents don’t guarantee production, but considering that Rivian already offers a camp kitchen within the R1T, it could make sense so as to add this feature for the R1S as well.
Rivian R1S camp kitchen patent image
Rivian recently announced the beginning of deliveries of Dual-Motor versions of each the R1S and R1T, with as much as 352 miles of EPA range with the default Large Pack. Unlike the Quad-Motor models, the Dual-Motor trucks are also available with the Max Pack, topping 400 miles of EPA range. Deliveries of the R1T with the Max Pack have already began, while deliveries of the R1S with that pack will begin later this fall.
Rivian’s third-quarter financial results also show that the automaker is accelerating EV production. It reported 16,304 vehicles produced and 15,564 delivered in Q3, the latter a 23% increase over the previous quarter. Rivian claims to be on target to realize its goal of manufacturing 52,000 vehicles this yr.
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