RIVIAN DUAL-MOTOR VS QUAD-MOTOR: FULL IN-DEPTH REVIEW OF ENDURO - DRIVING, DESIGN, & PRODUCTION

EV Channels Review

The Rivian Enduro dual-motor drivetrain represents a significant in-house development, offering a compelling alternative to the original quad-motor setup. While the quad-motor retains advantages in refinement and advanced torque vectoring for extreme performance driving, the dual-motor excels in everyday efficiency, quietness, and a smoother low-speed experience. The reviewer highlights that for most users, the dual-motor provides more than sufficient acceleration and capability, particularly noting its improved stall torque for off-road crawling compared to the quad-motor. However, the dual-motor is software-limited in certain drive modes like 'drift' and 'rally', and lacks the ultimate off-road prowess of the quad-motor. The dual-motor is also the only option for the Max Pack battery, aimed at maximizing range.