10,000 Mile Rivian R1T Review - Lessons Learned!
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Not sure why you would choose the Rivian over the Cybertruck. Oh ya the Cybertruck isn’t in production yet. It’s only 3 years late.
😅 and it’s hideous
@@BenSullinsOfficial agreed.
We live in San Diego and coincidentally just did Sequoia in October and Tucson, AZ over Thanksgiving. For Sequoia we were pulling our camp trailer with our Model X. We camped in Three Rivers at a campground with 50 amp service, allowing us to recharge nightly like we were at home. Still this proved to be limiting trying to reach the far end of Kings Canyon. I’m looking forward to my max pack R1T not only for the increased range but for that extra exploring range in these remote areas with limited charging. I hope Rivian and others get on the plan to install chargers in or at least near National Parks.
The trip back from Tucson right after Thanksgiving was no problem. I thought superchargers would be full but it turns out we never did have to wait. This is one of my wife’s concerns with the pending Rivian. The supercharger network is not only better distributed but more reliable as well. There’s definite anxiety when EV tripping in a non Tesla.
Thank You - Great Update. Just topped 5,000 on my R1T. The best ride I have ever had. Living in El Centro, I will let the officials in Imperial County know about the inept chargers. They have asked me in the past.
Thank you for a really in-depth review. Waiting on my R1S and hoping @rivian is learning how to avoid the issues early adopters have had.
Still comes down to range and charging access. If Rivian can get a much improved 2.0 out before CT then may take a look. Your review has enabled my impatience for the CT to hold out.
Good to know about the Sequoia charging situation. We live in So Cal and I was wondering about driving up to forestry places. These “living with technology” videos are very helpful. Thanks Sullenses!
When I got my 2018 Tesla I for some reason had free supercharging at Qualcomm and I lived in apartments without charging so I was always there but it wasn’t THAT bad, depending on when you go. Problems came when there were multiple chargers not working well but Qualcomm is pretty cool so I’m glad I had that experience. Now I live in Tucson and own a home so it’s ten times better quality of life
Nice update! I'm thinking of transitioning from my Model 3 to a different make of EV someday, and your observations about the DCFC network were helpful. Let's hope those 3rd-party providers can ramp up, improve, and accelerate their network. I always appreciate Jennie's perspectives, as they help answer a lot of my wife's questions about the practicality of EVs.
I did go from Model X to a Rivian and I'm very happy. Car is not perfect but at least I can call support and actually get help for my issues. If you ever have issues with Tesla that service center is not equipped to solve aka FSD cameras software etc.. Good luck 🤣
Great video like always, Ben. I always appreciate the input from your wife. A true EV family's perspective is so refreshing!
What is the secondary screen you have instead?
What is the 2nd screen you showed there? Just your phone in a mount?
I was wondering that too? What brand is it? Is it just a screen that works with car play?
Excellent video. Don’t pay attention to the haters in the comments… just a bunch of immature, mean-spirited people with nothing better to do.
Quality content and info about the car. The couples reviews are fantastic. Men and women really interpret cars differently.
It's an alternate dimension Zooey Deschanel and Ryan Reynolds. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
i thought the same thing lol
I love your relationship u have with your wife! Its something me and my wife look up towards. Thanks for being awesome
Interesting comments on the R1S vs R1T. I had originally ordered the SUV but I realized that I would not use the third row much at all and the bed had greater utility. A couple of months into ownership and I think that was the right call. I've used the bed a bunch. There is plenty of space in the 'T for 4 people.
I LOVE YOUR PERSONAL EVALUATION OVER A LONG PERIOD. WAY AHEAD OF OTHERS.
i leased a brand new subaru and it had all kinds of recalls for 3 years so recalls can happen to even the best long running co's
There's another EV channel I follow on RUclips where the channel host who lives in the Los Angeles area bought a Rivian R1T and tried to road trip with it up to the Bay Area and had a horrible experience like the one you had in El Centro. Every Electrify America DC fast charger that he tried was either out of service or had a ridiculously slow charging speed where it would have taken an entire day to charge. These kinds of experiences really highlight the advantage of owning a Tesla. Tesla's supercharger network is so vast and their equipment is so reliable that you almost never have a charging challenge. Even if you happen to get a charger that's out of service, there are so many others available that it's almost never an issue.
I got my new R1-T delivered over a month ago and your right mine was delivered without bed cover, but I’m so excited about this truck its amazing and so much fun to drive on air ride suspension I used to drive a 18wheeler and had an air ride in that, and the 0-60 in 3 sec so much fun still over a month people need these!!! 😀
Ok
I think if you had an r1s and slept inside it for long hauls and use an rv park you can use a 50 amp plugin to fully charge its most likely a little chaper than a night in a hotel with better charging but its not as spacous
That looks like a really nice display for CarPlay, what brand and model is it?
I’d like to know what that display was too!
Me too!
I love the Rivian, but this is the best advertisement for a hybrid for road trips. Charging just isn't there yet. Also, disappointing that you had so many issues with only 10k miles.
Come on man. The other charging networks are totally inadequate in number and also don't tend to be reliably working. I have a CCS adapter for my Model Y and so far haven't used it due to chargers not working. Even Tesla Superchargers aren't everywhere but are way better than the others.
Agreed, not sure what made you think otherwise
I used my CCS adapter today at an EA location and it was a waste of time. Should just gone a bit further to the supercharger 🤦🏼♂️
@@ChrisLeiter What happened?
@@ChrisLeiter yeah I’d avoid EA unless it’s a last resort
I did experience chargers not working for the first time in 6 months. Used the one that was working called EA to reboot the others and they came right up. Use plug share to check the status of the chargers before planning your trip. I had witnessed superchargers not working or not charging before. It happens.
Hey Ben - I noticed you’re wearing a Whoop. I know it’s a bit outside of your usual video topics, but would love to get your perspective via a video on why you chose it.
With respect to the built-in mechanical roll-up tonneau cover ... I hope there is (or will be) a "delete" option on the configurator ... I much prefer the manually operated fabric roll-up tonneau cover like the one I have on my Nissan Frontier. Much better ... simple, flexible, "KISS" principle at play.
It seems like you really want to like the truck but it’s taking a lot of self convincing. I get the impression that you may not like it all that much. I appreciate the honest review however. This video helped me realize that the Rivian is not for me.
What did external screen did you use to get waze and apple carplay?
What was that Carplay device you used? Btw you two have a beautiful family, it's really nice to see y'all together.
Liked your CarPlay setup. What was that display and how did you mount it?
Thank you. What's the device you are using to navigate (and more)? It looks like something that was running CarPlay.
The first thing I say when people ask if owning an EV is good. I say you must have the ability to change were you park at home
Can you do a quick video on the screen you added for phone?
Off topic, how are you liking the Whoop band? Noticed it on your wrist in this vid.
My 2022 Honda Ridgelinecost $43k. It averages 20 mpg. While averaging 10K mikes per year, my RL fuel cost will be around $1500/yr at $3.00/gallon. I could drive my RL for 30 years to offset the extra cost of the Rivian. The cost of EV's need to drop to make financial sense.
TWo perspectives, all facts, thx. Wonder if we will get this in germany.
Is rivian still going bankrupt? There was news about this some time ago. How is the situation?
They were never 'going bankrupt'. They have a lot of cash, but they do continue to lose money in the early stages.
Which wheel and tire package is that?
Great review!
Tesla model y might not be better than a rivian. But Tesla chargers are so far ahead of every other company . I bought my bolt 400 miles away from home . All the chargers in route were broke or not there . All! Thank you triple a platinum for my 1 200 mile tow and 4 100 mile tows as I just had me and the car towed home . My M3P has been from OK to maine and to Las Vegas with zero issues. I went full electric but if you have to road trip non Tesla infrastructure is just not there yet. I’ll use other brands for local within use but road-trips are such a fail on other brands especially in winter .
nice review and great attitude. all in all.. a chit show.
After driving the Lightning, if you had to choose now would you stick with the R1T?
Lightning
I heard that sass at the end there, how dare you not let her drive the Rivian! 😅
Hey Ben thanks for making this video. Can you tell me where you got the kick pad? I have a 5 and a 6 yo riding in the back seats also.
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82k for an electric truck. At some point we all became millionares! Man, we have lost perspective thru the years!
thanks for the insight! I'm reserved an R1S for 2024 delivery. what is the apple car play device you're using? it looks great
You can find it on Amazon, definitely not bug free!
Really about what I expect I'm gonna get an electric vehicle We're going to work but for these trips I'm definitely going to keep my 20 year old pick up truck
You guys are a beautiful couple !
Cornelius would be proud
Please don't leave your vehicle plugged in overnight at a public/hotel charger. It's rude because you are blocking somebody else from being able to charge. Once it's charged, you should move the vehicle. Even if the parking lot is empty at the time you hooked up, you just don't know who is going to show up late needing a charge.
Not sure if you restarted the R1T software when you had charging issues, but that might also be an option to fix charging issues. Thanks for your reviews!
yep, both a soft and hard reboot
EVs are great for city driving and charging at home - unmapped road trips are full of anxiety for any EV. Tesla chargers were great when it was just model S / X now it’s just too busy.
I have a lucid air at 470 miles range - real world more like 400 range which is more than enough to drive 2 hours away and back.
Knowing how little infrastructure we have here in Alberta I'm going to wait another 5-10 years.
I hate giving Elon money at this point but until the charging situation is better outside of Tesla I won’t be shopping other brands. Just completed a 3000 mile round trip in my 3 and it was flawless. My past EVs and really any other brands outside of Tesla now could never attempt that either at all or with the same level of comfort and ease.
So many problems and issues but such nice and all happy reviews on Rivian but totally opposite if it's a Tesla lol
Thanks Ben, interesting review. Bring your wife often, she's lovely haha
Cutting travertine with a miter saw makes me question everything.
It's rather strange when it comes to range. Recently I drove from Atlanta to Charlotte. Had 90% battery covered 280 miles and had 40 miles left on the battery 🧐 Video is coming. For example my Tesla MODEL x 75D would show me I had 230 miles on a full charge if I was never able to get 200 out of it. I got 22" sport wheel configuration.
Nothing about towing capability? My understanding is that these EV trucks are only getting about 1/3 of the range when towing. For many truck owners, that's an automatic and enthusiastic no thank you. I'd also be very concerned about the financial state of Rivian... the odds of the company surviving the next several years is looking less than favorable.
You need to join with other RUclipsrs and start pressuring Electrify America. Their network is a total liability for EV owners. You are far from the only people to have problems. Our local EA setup in Salt Lake City has 8 units. 6 of them have been dead for weeks and the other two are capped at 35kW,
Electrify America chargers seem to fail A LOT
SUV does not handle as good as then truck for whatever reason. Not sure why
I’m worried some of these electric trucks are far too complicated. How about a nice simple, straightforward, no bells and whistles electric truck less things to break
Like an 80’s Toyota pickup?
My first EV is the R1T. Super easy to drive. Super easy to own. 5,000 miles and no issues.
Soooo many issues but still great? Way too forgiving of a review!
That’s a RUclipsr for ya lmao
No car is perfect my dude 👍
@@BenSullinsOfficial and 99% of them have way less issues than yours
Every review of a Rivian I watch is the same 1-the software is “ nit there yet” and 2-charging is less than an optimal experience. These are pretty important things to be having problems with for an EV. Maps that send you to the wrong destination should be a serious red flag. I get it they are a startup sp these are “first or early adopter” issues but you are not seeing the same level issues woth software from other EV manufacturers introducing their new cars into the market. These are expensive trucks and SUVs that should come with a working maps app day one. I cannot talk most of frioends into an EV due to the problems with non-Tesla charging networks. These are not insignificant problems for someone new to EVs. Sure we are all veteran owners so we can figure this stuff out but that is the problem right you have to have a great deal of experience with EVs to successfully own a Rivian.
Wow, she’s pretty.
The biggest issue with the Rivian for me is that its build quality, durability and reliability is still unproven.
I aint selling my Tacoma for no Rivian.
I think its safe to say, Tesla is the best vehicle to take on a road trip, for now.
Was your range only about 230 miles from the very beginning or did it just drop really fast over time?
He drove it over a mountain range so it isn’t really fair to say infer that doesn’t live up the EPA estimated range with that off hand “catchy comment” during the intro. I have the 20” ATs and routinely get over 300 miles of range on mine.
@@hoppingrabbit9849 your right. It's actually more like 20 percent. Just like a gas vehicle
Sounds like a very poor experience with a relatively new car manufacturer. You guys definitely miss Tesla charging experience for road trips.
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Top gear proved how efficient gas vehicles really are in a real world test/race.almost all mass produced electric vehicles are not economical,in price or for environment.our problem “emissions” come from jet engines and industries.They want to attack “ unnecessary human travel” to offset global warming.expensive electric vehicles are not the answer.the products are constructed with materials no less volatile to the environment than current automobiles.
11:15 Big reality-check coming when enough people own EVs and start REALLY fighting for elusive chargers. If the Tesla semi truck is legit, same deal at truck stops. Plus the grid will begin to strain.
With all of the issues, I am glad my max pack r1t pre-order was postponed until 2024. Also free energy exists so battery powered EVs vehicles could become obsolete in the near future.
Tell me more about this fee energy.
@@ben3989 it's one of many suppressed technologies. Look into Tesla and the reasons why his tech was suppressed. Those for his free energy all conveniently died on the titanic. We've had the technology to harness free energy by utilizing the ions in the atmosphere. Every single system of control from religion to education to fiat currency ETC has enslaved humanity for far too long. Forces of light are now changing that. Free energy and medical tech that actually heals us will be available on Earth in the coming years. All depends on who actually wins the Shadow war that has been brewing for decades.
That's alot of problems if this is your only vehicle
Air suspension? Another thing to break…
So being able to win in a drag race is an important feature for my R80K EV long term how??? 🤷🏻♂🤷🏻♂🤦🏻♂🤦🏻♂2022 Toys for the rich. 2032 ready for Prime Time!
Are there still People who answer numbers who you don't recognize.
omg
Perception vs Reality. I watch these Rivian videos and it kinda exposes the perception of Tesla from the masses as always disingenuous.
What we have here is a TON of "quality" issues on a brand new 80k+ vehicle. Sound familiar? Because when Tesla had even a fraction of these issues it was literally in the news. A constant barrage of articles and "influencers" making way overblown diatribes of "quality/service" issues so much so that it would become part of the brand. And it was good for the algorithm because bashing Tesla was guaranteed clicks & views.
And now...we have all these new EVs coming out and surprise surprise...they have similar problems (just like all cars have) but the difference is, people not pushing that narrative for click & views and making light of it. Some of the reviews I watch don't just have quality problems...hey have functional ones. Bad suspension? Features breaking on day 1? Oh dont even get me started on the horrendous charging issues.
It has been pretty amusing to watch from an outsider perspective. I dont own a Tesla or any EV yet. I got pulled into this from an engineering interest. (work in aerospace) It just goes to show you that unfortunately we as people cant blindly trust each other and especially cant trust the media from mainstream to the independent content creators...and have to dig a little more to get an honest & genuine perspective on where the future is headed with all this transition that will happen. Get multiple sources folks and do some critical thinking for yourself...yes its more work but at least you wont get fooled into making a mistake because of the algorithm.
Kick mats? How about parenting the children to respect the expensive vehicle their parents have purchased?
😅 tell me you don't have kids without telling me you don't have kids 😅
Tryna do like a Rashina Jones thing?
The EV thing still is far out from being perfect I just had my first experience with the Vivian its a nice vehicle BUT way too many issues for me.Until the EV is around longer I will stick with my Mustangs just out of familiarity and convenience.
The Vivian Truck is definitely sweet but weighs a whopping 7000lbs
So it's not really smart to have a Rivian if you don't live in a major city
All I get from these video, is same as from all videos, EV is a great 2nd family car for short distance, zero chance I plan my daily life how and when I am going to charge and these is USA, the rest of the world is much much worse......
The face of this ride would deter me from ever owning one. Too ugly
Here is a lost lesson....Rivian and Lucid will bankrupt as soon as the big car makers get in the electric game........buying these is a waste of money.....
Man he interrupts the wife a lot
Is this a video about the United States charging infrastructure or the vehicle? You eat up most of the video talking about topics that have nothing to do with the truck.
just get a normal truck idk why people are being the guinea pigs and throwing money away at the new EV's
You’re wife said it correctly (charging in CA) it’s not a problem THERE. Rich Rebuilds did a trip over on the east coast in a Rivian and it was a totally different experience. He makes the best points in charging in that the infrastructure is key and most places (out of CA) just don’t have it.
I appreciate y’all’s patience, if I had 2 kids and that AZ trip happened to me, I would sell it lol. Cool truck and review tho
Like Bjorn says, "ABC", always be charging, my observation is that if one depends on EA, should be "always Be Checking (for other stations)"
If you have a portable L2 EVSE, most camping sites provide 1450 outlets. jus sayin.
I love your "couple" reviews. You guys are great, and especially great together.
Great series on the Rivian! Just don't know if I would commit to one vehicle that is electric with a 230 mile actual range. I would have to sell my Santa Cruz and EV6 to get the Rivian. The prices have really come down. Launch editions are mid to high 80's and falling. If it was a Tesla with the super charger network maybe, but I travel to Austin and San Antonio for family and just don't know about the EA network etc. (Ben's face while at the station in El Centro says it all) My EV6 does not leave town. The R1T sure is sweet though!
Good to know that the biggest issue with these trucks are the charging networks and not the trucks themselves. Now I just have to wait and see if/when they come to the UK and at what cost 🤞
Wonderful discussion between a husband and wife on travelling with the kids and owning an ev. Thank you
What is that little screen you use for waze?
I didn't hear a word you guys said - all I heard was blah blah blah. Please don't put such a beautiful woman on screen when you're giving statistics.
The charging problem is why I won't buy a electric vehicle it can barely take u from city to city then u have to wait hours to charge its a fun toy but not something I would get to be reliable
The important part is that the wife is happy.
Lv the rivian style, but buying it now $93k to much