Rivian

Rivian is an EV startup that has been working on developing and testing prototypes for over two years. The company was founded by R.J. Scaringe, an MIT graduate with a Ph.D. in automotive engineering. With a well-funded development team, Rivian plans to launch its two-vehicle product lineup, which includes a midsize crew cab pickup truck and a three-row SUV in mid-2021. The platform on which both vehicles are based features one electric motor for each wheel, and three battery sizes are under development, with the largest targeting more than 400 miles of range on a single charge. Rivian's prototypes offer tasteful design, clever packaging, and impressive performance, and are designed to appeal to those with an active lifestyle who need both on-road and off-road capability. The company's funding has allowed it to work quietly behind the scenes, refining and perfecting its prototypes before it starts building its brand.