This Rivian R1T suffered only minor damage to the front end and skid plate in a recent collision. So why was it declared a 'total loss'?
Luxury electric vehicles from newer auto manufacturers like Lucid, Rivian, and even Tesla are often written off by insurance companies after what seem to be relatively minor accidents. In many cases, this happens not because they aren’t repairable, but because insurers would rather write it off than deal with the hassle. Local repair shops often don’t have the tools to diagnose issues related to the battery and drive train, and service centers could be hundreds of miles away.
So the skid plate and studs would have been an incredibly easy fix if someone took the time to investigate it further. ”This Rivian was totaled for nothing.” Explains Rich. “The insurance company paid out over $80,000 for 99 cents worth of replaceable studs. They avoid these cars like the plague.” The pair determined that outside of a few scratches to the exterior, there is no damage to the battery pack whatsoever.
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