The R1T is more than your average pickup truck. Rivian calls it an “Adventure Vehicle” for a reason. After Rivian’s R1T braved sun-scorched trials in Australia and sub-zero temps in North America, mining equipment specialist MEVCO claims one thing clear — “the R1T is built for extremes.”
Rivian R1T is a mining-ready EV pickup truck
Nobody said mining was easy. Or clean, for that matter. But MEVCO looks to change that. Founded in 2022, the company is on a mission to transform the mining industry.
MEVCO not only offers electric vehicles like the Rivian R1T but also works with its clients worldwide to implement end-to-end EV solutions complete with charging, maintenance, and specialized training.
The mining specialist has been testing Rivian’s R1T and Electric Commercial Van since last year. In an update this week, MEVCO gave us a closer look at the electric truck in action. The R1T braved “the soaring heat of the desert to the biting cold of North America” to ensure the mine-ready EV pickup was up to the task.
Apparently, Rivian’s truck was ready. MEVCO said on social media, “This proves one thing loud and clear – the R1T is built for extremes,” with a few new photos of the decked-out neon green R1T.
The company currently has multiple teams on the road in Australia, Canada, and the US, working on both underground and surface operations.
After a recent two-day, over 1,000 mile (1,670 km) long trip across Australia, MEVCO said it “proved why the future of mining is electric, safe, and sustainable.”
MEVCO offers the Gen 2 Rivian R1T Dual Motor model in Dual Standard (LFP) and Dual Max (NCA) powertrains. Both have up to 533 horsepower and 610 lb-ft of torque. Powered by a 97 kWh LFP battery, the Dual Standard has 258 miles WLTP range, while the Dual Max gets up to 370 miles (WLTP) from a 149-kWh NCA battery pack.
With up to 14.7″ of ground clearance, the R1T can plow through three feet of water and tow up to 11,000 lbs (Dual Max).
MEVCO upgraded the R1T for mining, including a custom Rivian-designed front bar with vehicle sensors (sidebars are also available), a 12V Isolator, Antenna, Beacon, Mine Bar, and more. For more on the mining-ready R1T and what the company is doing to help revolutionize the industry, check out MEVCO’s website.
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