Optima Teases Overlanding Prepared Rivian R1T For SEMA

The SEMA Present kicks off subsequent week and Optima Batteries is previewing an overlanding-focused Rivian R1T that may debut on the occasion.

The corporate is protecting particulars underneath wraps, however the teaser picture reveals the truck will probably be geared up with a heavy obligation entrance bumper, auxiliary lights, and bronze wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich tires.

Elsewhere, the truck sports activities rock rails, a roof rack, and a bedside rack that holds traction boards. We will additionally see a swing-out rear bumper with jerry cans in addition to a full-size spare tire.

Additionally: Scalar Efficiency Teases Electrical Toyota GR86 Race Automobile For SEMA

Since discovering a cost in the midst of nowhere is an virtually unattainable job, the truck will probably be accompanied by an Optima Energy Station that’s constructed on a Turtleback trailer. It’s being billed as a “Swiss military knife for EV overlanders” because it guarantees to present them “unprecedented vary capabilities.”

Specifically, the ability station has a Degree 2 charger and “sufficient vitality storage to energy up your EV within the wild.” The moveable energy station additionally has 12-, 110-, and 220-volt shops for powering the whole lot from cameras to computer systems to lights.

Whereas that’s notable by itself, the trailer comes geared up with an air compressor, an electrical range, a stereo, and tenting lights. Customers may even discover “awning-style photo voltaic panels” to recharge within the wilderness. When drivers return house, the Optima Energy Station will be plugged in to recharge.

Regardless of solely teasing one mannequin, Optima mentioned they’ll have not less than two Rivian-based overlanders on show. The corporate may even be showcasing new OrangeTop and HyperCore Lithium batteries, and expanded YellowTop and PureFlow AGM lineups.