TEN 317 - RIVIAN R1T CONFIGURATOR, FORD MUSTANG MACH E RESIDUALS, MINI URBANAUT

EV Channels Review

This episode of Transport Evolved News (TEN) covers a range of EV industry updates. A significant portion focuses on the Rivian R1T, detailing pricing for the "Max Pack" 180 kWh battery ($10,000 extra) offering over 400 miles of range, and the "gear tunnel kitchen" option ($5,000). The review notes that even with these additions, the top-spec R1T remains under $100,000. Other key stories include Ford's reportedly pessimistic residual value estimates for the Mustang Mach-E (39% over three years), potentially impacting leases. The MINI Urbanaut concept is presented as a futuristic, autonomous electric minivan, though deemed a "flight of fancy." The show also touches on Tesla's FSD beta improvements, Mercedes EQC's upgraded charger, Consumer Reports' reliability survey findings (dinging Tesla and Kia Niro EV), and various industry news like GM's accelerated EV timeline and the UK's 2035 ICE ban.