Rivian have been road testing in Oz for about a year
Just Googled and saw that a company has been testing a model that they adapted for mine use. Left hand drive MEVCO (Mining Electric Vehicle Company) adaptation.
https://www.goauto.com.au/news/rivian/r1t/rivian-electric-utes-in-wa-for-mining-trials/2024-02-12/93025.html The Rivian R1T boasts impressive specifications, eclipsing existing dual-cab ute options available in Australia with 378mm ground clearance, 914mm wading depth, 4989kg towing capacity and the ability to rock crawl a 100 per cent grade in standard form. Rivian claims a driving range of at least 434km, while Large and Max battery pack options increase range to 566km and 659km respectively. It is likely the added weight of mine-spec equipment will reduce this long-distance potential. It is also blisteringly quick for a three-plus-tonne ute, with a claimed three-second 0-100km/h sprint time that leaves existing performance utes like the Ford Ranger Raptor in its dust. Whether these features and ratings will apply in Australia is uncertain, although MEVCO seems to be convinced of the R1T’s capability and potential in controlled off-highway applications like mining.
