Rivian’s electrical mobility spinoff Additionally introduced a $3,500 beginning worth for its first e-bike referred to as the TM-B. The startup unveiled the shapeshifting e-bike final month, with choices for a restricted Launch version, a Efficiency model or a base mannequin. Throughout the reveal, Additionally mentioned each the Launch and Efficiency TM-B fashions would begin at $4,500, however solely hinted on the base mannequin’s price ticket being lower than $4,000.
Whereas the bottom mannequin TM-B is greater than $1,000 cheaper than the opposite decisions, it comes with a number of compromises, like a decrease max vary of 60 miles, a weaker 5x energy help, coil fork suspension and solely a typical experience mode. Compared, the higher-end TM-B choices have as much as a 100-mile vary, a 10x energy help, air fork suspension and the selection between sport and commonplace experience modes. Additionally is barely providing the bottom mannequin TM-B in all grey, that means you will not get the clear shell that highlights the digital drivetrain referred to as DreamRide.
Whereas the TM-B’s beginning worth is extra inexpensive than we first thought, it is nonetheless a premium price ticket for an e-bike. The TM-B base mannequin is on the market for preorder with a $50 refundable deposit and can begin delivery in late 2026, in keeping with Additionally.
