Happy Weds everyone! Big shoutout to our local friend Tory for loaning us his actual truck to review. We're hoping we can get a hold of a Cybertruck later this year to review for the channel so if you know anyone who owns one, send us an email to office@rpmgroup.co. You'll get to meet our host Sofyan and see the whole process on how we film vehicles for the channel! We know the Cyberbeast is even quicker than the Rivian, but in actuality, that quickness is all about bragging rights and nobody is going to complain about a 3 sec 0-60 MPH time in real world conditions!
Have owned the R1T for almost a year now. Best vehicle I've ever owned. You hit on a lot of the positive points. And you didn't even cover its off-road capability, which is very good. This is the most capable, well built, luxurious and performance tuned EV truck made.
Except the cyber truck can fall 250 feet and still keep your family safe. However we need to stop electric vehicles as they use more energy than should be allowed. One charge can power 100 homes. Just one charge. 😮
I just got hired into rivian and im excited to get my hands on one of these 😄 EDIT:I drove the rivian and it's really quick! I'm in the durability department so I was beating the living hell out of it! Felt wrong but so right
I'm an owner of this truck in Forest Green/Green interior. I love your review and how you get tunnel vision every time you put your foot to the floor! I do that all day and never gets old. I agree with you of the quality and how the truck is build considering is the FIRST EV truck from a new company. They improved allot ever since it came out 2 years ago and they keep improving it. To me nothing compares to this truck. Why? Because this is created for us truck guys and not for commercial use like the rest of the trucks. WE don't need the biggest or the loudest to have fun. WE are adventurous people and we need a truck that does everything well on/off the road and is luxurious as is practical. You missed a few practical things like the build in BT speaker in the center console the improved screens that give you all the information you need and then some, etc. Good review over all and yes mine is faster because I have the road 21" tires and more range. The fastest and best truck in the world! Not bad for a new company!?!
I own and run a Pool cleaning and repair company and have put serious thought into buying a Rivian Truck like this one. Just seems like an overall best type of truck I need and it's electric. Gotta love it
We own the R1S Quad motor and absolutely love it as our day-to-day family vehicle. It's been so impressive, it's now made me want to purchase the R1T for myself! I will probably just get the dual motor, possibly performance.. so if I get it this year, you are more than welcome to come review it if you'd like!
You know what, this was the first time when he shut the door and even through my headphones legit sounded awful....now I appreciate you calling out the sounds in your reviews...not like I can. Afford this beaut
I think about this as a daily vehicle, great for city living and being able to take weekends in the country. Can put bikes and other camping gear in the bed, all your clothes up front and the center tunnel looks great for storing groceries too, if you had two kids and had a full bed of stuff you can still stop and grab the groceries at the store and not crowd the kids
Wouldn't mind picking this up for sub $30k, fits my lifestyle, can still tow my dual axle trailer, boat, jetski, and haul stuff from the box stores no sweat and quiet.
It would take at least twice as long for me to finish my expletive laden exclaim of the acceleration than it does to get to 60...with my lead foot I'm going to need a bigger swear jar
To get the absolute fastest launch you have to be in lowest (which you did!) but also "stability reduced" - this is according to people who have talked to Rivian people who described it as a hidden launch mode. Also, I replaced my AT tires because of said noise! They were getting really annoying so I put on some Continental LT AS tires in the same size. Much smoother and quieter, though I lost a little grip offroad.
If these were $50,000, they couldn't make enough of them. At the current price, good luck getting anyone to pass up on every other truck on the market. I love that this blends the normal features and steering wheel of a traditional truck but with the touch of some high tech features. This isn't trying to be a Tesla and that's its best feature.
Check out the Rivian subreddit. They’re super popular, but there’s a lot of issue with them. Regardless of the issues, the Rivian sales are up. Meaning people are “passing up every other truck on the market.” You’re just another person rambling on RUclips without researching.
@@waled121 Check out the subreddit for any new car and you'll see the same thing. I browse that subreddit daily, but haven't bothered to post about mine because I haven't had any issues that needed a post!
Thanks, yes, I enjoyed your 2023/2024 R1T review! ALL these EVs are crazy fast in their own right. The instant torque will always get them off the line faster than their ICE equivalent, with ZERO remorse for enjoying this acceleration, as there are zero emissions. The most enjoyable part of driving (getting off the line) will always bring with it the most fumes emitted by ICE vehicles.
When so many of the new dashes are rather boring, this one isn't too bad...and I give the use of the dark ash wood as a reason for that. I don't have the money for this truck, but do like it.
Really great seeing you have broken 1M subs not too long ago. It's strange to me you didn't get one to review. How does it work with loan vehicles? I know other journalists have relationships with manufacturers or have local reps, but I'm sure Rivian is very different.
@theredline rivianno longer sells the camper kitchen as of 2023. It was a great accessory but they got rid of it. Just a heads up in case you want to make an edit to the video.
@@theredlineunfortunately rivian removed it around October or so as they're redesigning it. There is a 3rd party company that has one that is compatible if people are interested, but original rivian one isn't offered for right now.
Love this car and would like to se it in Sweden some day… perfect spec! And I really hade to say that American cars really have become just as nice if not nicer than some European ”premium” brands. The problem is that we don’t get them.
Unfortunately I don't think it's because American cars have greatly improved, but that Euro brands are using cheaper and cheaper materials and manufacturing
The cybertruck is a truck for people who have spent more time holding a video game controller than a womans hand but bought bitcoin, and the Rivian is for people who follow 100x more instagram accounts about camping than nights they have spent camping but have a healthy salary. That said, I love the looks of the Rivian but am not sold on the nuances of owning an electric utility vehicle.
It's true that this vehicle is capable of doing way more than most people will ACTUALLY do. That said, now that I have one the best thing nobody talks about is all the time saved NEVER having to waste time going to gas stations or mess around with oil changes etc. Yes, the occasional road trip I will spend more time, but it is amazing starting each day with a full "tank".
So when you try to use it as a truck, like all electric trucks, your efficiency drops by 75%. You can go from a 300 mile range with no load, to a 75 mile range with an empty boat trailer.
No transmission so it’s just how fast the motors can spin directly. That’s why the porche EV can go faster is they made a unique 2 gear transmission to enable faster speeds with the same motor rpms. Most trucks are speed limited to like 110 anyways because of safety/focus on low speed torque.
I have some feedback for you: The 0-60 is NOT interesting to most buyers. Do not confuse what you find interesting as something your audience would be intersted in. MOST people who spend $70,000 on a vehicle are not going off roading. They are professionals (Doctors, lawyers, engineers, executives) or business owners. Again, I say "most people" not all people. At best, their vehicles will go to the local ski lodge - but thats it. So launching it to 60miles per hour TWICE is annoying. I want to see how it rides at city speeds. I want to see efficiency kwh/mile I want to see features families care about: Rear seat entertainment, cup holders, chargers, rear legroom
This is my personal truck and I am an engineer like you stated above, and with that being said I absolutely love the 0-60. It’s intoxicating and fun everytime I step on it.
How did it perform during the last 3 weeks with the arctic temps we've had in the Northeast? "Some" have complained about the Tesla having charging issues? Your Thoughts? Thx
I am a Rivian owner and know a lot of them in the northeast. All have really enjoyed their vehicles in the snow and cold and have had zero issues. Most of us charge at home as well - and Teslas have zero issues with that as well.
The Cybertruck has some really great ideas, especially the 48v architecture. Other features (like the stainless steel body) are more bother than they’re worth. I’m not a fan of the R1T’s goofy face, but it’s brilliantly practical
I would love to buy one. My only observation is that I wish the horsepower was lower to maybe 200 and that would be for increased range. The bane of every electric vehicle. I will still probably buy one. I wouldn't even consider the car made by Tesla that they call a truck.
If you decide to tow even half its capacity. The max battery on full charge barely gets 100 miles. Just try to find a charging station every 90 miles. Not! Even if you did you would have to fully charge or you won’t make it to the next one. So you will need a week plus for a 1000 miles. You better also hope it stays above 70 degrees. It’s a toy.
Surprising that at the price the fronk isn't lined. Its doesn't appear to be a cold storage area. I think the emblem/logo should always be on the grill or front, not the hood. I'm not a fan of car with sun roofs that do not open. Its not just about the view or light but ventilation. Its peculiar that Rivian so detailed with motorize vents yet chose to use a fixed glass roof. Anyway, I don't get the rise at the rear door at the C-pillar, and there's no light in the storage tunnel. It definitely needs to have closed storage in the center console especially since it doesn't have glove box -- which is again peculiar. For the off-road configuration it must have the quad- motors. On the plus side, I really love the seats. They're very attractive and futuristic. The accents are distinctive without being gaudy. In fact, the leather is so convincing I'd have no problem choosing it over the real thing. The wood is nice and the doors open wide (although not quite 90 degrees). BTW, it really needs a tonneau cover to mitigate drag, and does it include a tow package? I also didn't notice a rear view mirror camera, or any accent lighting.
All have tow hitch and 7 pin included standard. There's a 12v in the rear tunnel for light if you really needed it. The center console does open and close for storage.
Fixed glass is to save cost and provide additional headroom. It also reduces weight compared to an opening sunroof and lets in more light. I prefer the fixed roof myself.
I love it! It’s very different and nice! Can you review the all electric Mercedes G wagon when it comes out, I can’t drive because of my cerebral palsy, so I’m gonna get my all electric Mercedes g wagon and let other people drive it for me, I’m 34 a gay country guy!!
I would be open to buying this vehicle, but I drive alot and need great supercharging, and there are so many RUclipsrs who have documented the CCS failures on Rivians and other brands. So until RIvian goes NACS, I'm out.
They do plan on it. Until then, they will have adapters. I don't think CCS is the failure point, it's the various unreliable CCS chargers. This truck, plugged into a NACS Tesla Supercharger using an adapter should be every bit as reliable as native NACS. My proof for this is that Rivian's own network (which is CCS) is just as reliable as Tesla.
I think if this truck looked better, it would sell so well. It does everything so well and has such a great interior. If this looked like a tacoma, canyon, or higher end ranger, this would amazing.
People who make less than $150k are purchasing an $80K vehicle? Seems like most people who can afford this vehicle wouldn’t qualify for the tax credit.
For me, it's still about range and lack of infrastructure. Until there is a significant increase in charging stations nationwide, many of us will not make the jump. Recent reports from around the country indicate almost 30% of public chargers nationwide are not functional on any given day. That's not very reassuring. Luv the look and function of the R1T. Needs more buttons for some of the essentials, but otherwise pretty cool ride. Get that range up to 500 miles or more, and I might take a look 😁
I love the Rivian and plan to get one; but I'm going to wait until 2026 to see if the Next Generation Batteries are going to hit the market. IF that happens, this truck will have 400 miles of range and charge 50% faster.
It may be able to tow 11,000 lb, but not very far. I will wait for the RAM Charger to be out a full year before I replace my 5 7 liter 2019 RAM 1500 Limited.
Having so many of the controls in the infotainment sounds less safe and would also likely annoy me. I’m not interested in any vehicles where the majority of the controls are in the screen. For me the R1T & S have handsome exteriors and gorgeous interiors. I’ll enjoy watching them go by 🤙
I agree, but at least they were reasonable by giving you a real gauge cluster, turn signal and gear selector shafts. Buttons for headlight and wiper controls etc. It's like they took the Tesla mindset, but did it responsibly instead of forcing a screen for EVERYTHING.
Looks amazing. I wonder if this could be a tesla size company with all the backing they are getting. Definitely getting bailed out for billions, to stay a float, and are capable of being bailed out for billions again and again. How long until they find their footing and start making profits is the question. I hope to see more from them. I am going to check out their stuff in person. Can't afford it, but can afford to look :)
I actually see a lot of these! Not too bad for a 1st try! Should they merge with a brand like tesla and we'd probably have a new industry powerhouse to rival most all brands specially if they are dependable!
As a Rivian and a Tesla owner I would hate if they merged with Tesla. Rivian is a great company that cares about their customers. The opposite of Tesla, whose massive growth has led to a "we're doing you a favor" feeling during every painful interaction.
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Happy Weds everyone! Big shoutout to our local friend Tory for loaning us his actual truck to review. We're hoping we can get a hold of a Cybertruck later this year to review for the channel so if you know anyone who owns one, send us an email to office@rpmgroup.co. You'll get to meet our host Sofyan and see the whole process on how we film vehicles for the channel! We know the Cyberbeast is even quicker than the Rivian, but in actuality, that quickness is all about bragging rights and nobody is going to complain about a 3 sec 0-60 MPH time in real world conditions!
Nice review keep up the good work
@theredline I have a red R1S quad motor in CT if you're ever up this way.
Have owned the R1T for almost a year now. Best vehicle I've ever owned. You hit on a lot of the positive points. And you didn't even cover its off-road capability, which is very good. This is the most capable, well built, luxurious and performance tuned EV truck made.
I own one and there's almost no vehicles out there I'd trade it for! It just does everything insanely well.
One of the most? You mean out of the three?
Waiting for the R2 announcement. Plan to get that one down the line since I'm broke. lol.
@@centurionlhaha yeah he acts like there are 20 other trucks out there that this thing competes with 😂
May I ask you what type of vehicles you've own! Glad to hear someone finally getting their moneys worth
I see someone with this truck everyday when I drive to work. I love how it looks.
The Rivian is just so much better than the cybertruck
Actually looks like a truck, super practical, and full of cool gimmicks
Except the cyber truck can fall 250 feet and still keep your family safe. However we need to stop electric vehicles as they use more energy than should be allowed. One charge can power 100 homes. Just one charge. 😮
I live in Fremont CA so I'm lucky to see this truck and the Cybertruck on the road....this truck is much nicer than Tesla.
I just got hired into rivian and im excited to get my hands on one of these 😄 EDIT:I drove the rivian and it's really quick! I'm in the durability department so I was beating the living hell out of it! Felt wrong but so right
That's an awesome job to have brother, congrats
I'm an owner of this truck in Forest Green/Green interior. I love your review and how you get tunnel vision every time you put your foot to the floor! I do that all day and never gets old. I agree with you of the quality and how the truck is build considering is the FIRST EV truck from a new company. They improved allot ever since it came out 2 years ago and they keep improving it. To me nothing compares to this truck. Why? Because this is created for us truck guys and not for commercial use like the rest of the trucks. WE don't need the biggest or the loudest to have fun. WE are adventurous people and we need a truck that does everything well on/off the road and is luxurious as is practical. You missed a few practical things like the build in BT speaker in the center console the improved screens that give you all the information you need and then some, etc. Good review over all and yes mine is faster because I have the road 21" tires and more range. The fastest and best truck in the world! Not bad for a new company!?!
I own and run a Pool cleaning and repair company and have put serious thought into buying a Rivian Truck like this one. Just seems like an overall best type of truck I need and it's electric. Gotta love it
The front of these looks like a Minion from the movie to me 😂
We own the R1S Quad motor and absolutely love it as our day-to-day family vehicle. It's been so impressive, it's now made me want to purchase the R1T for myself! I will probably just get the dual motor, possibly performance.. so if I get it this year, you are more than welcome to come review it if you'd like!
Best looking EV ever.
You know what, this was the first time when he shut the door and even through my headphones legit sounded awful....now I appreciate you calling out the sounds in your reviews...not like I can. Afford this beaut
We have one on order and can't wait to get it out to the back country.
Best review I’ve ever had the honor to watch
I have been waiting for you to review this and was so excited to see this!
Someday, I will buy this 2024 Rivian R1T EV.
buy it when they are half price next year
If you do please refer CJ Perry I make these trucks lol it’ll help indefinitely
Same. Can't wait to buy it's corpse in 5 years when it's battery is completely dead. It'll look good collecting rust in my yard
😁@@JediMentat
I think about this as a daily vehicle, great for city living and being able to take weekends in the country. Can put bikes and other camping gear in the bed, all your clothes up front and the center tunnel looks great for storing groceries too, if you had two kids and had a full bed of stuff you can still stop and grab the groceries at the store and not crowd the kids
Wouldn't mind picking this up for sub $30k, fits my lifestyle, can still tow my dual axle trailer, boat, jetski, and haul stuff from the box stores no sweat and quiet.
It would take at least twice as long for me to finish my expletive laden exclaim of the acceleration than it does to get to 60...with my lead foot I'm going to need a bigger swear jar
To get the absolute fastest launch you have to be in lowest (which you did!) but also "stability reduced" - this is according to people who have talked to Rivian people who described it as a hidden launch mode.
Also, I replaced my AT tires because of said noise! They were getting really annoying so I put on some Continental LT AS tires in the same size. Much smoother and quieter, though I lost a little grip offroad.
Turning the headlights to the correct orientation would solve the odd looks.
Then it would look like a mazda
I like the drone face
Congrats on 1 million subs!🎉
If these were $50,000, they couldn't make enough of them. At the current price, good luck getting anyone to pass up on every other truck on the market. I love that this blends the normal features and steering wheel of a traditional truck but with the touch of some high tech features. This isn't trying to be a Tesla and that's its best feature.
That would be hard I think; they are already losing money making these at the current price. It will take a few generations before we get there.
Check out the Rivian subreddit. They’re super popular, but there’s a lot of issue with them. Regardless of the issues, the Rivian sales are up. Meaning people are “passing up every other truck on the market.”
You’re just another person rambling on RUclips without researching.
@@waled121there's not that many issues compared to many brands. A forum is where people go to post complaints.
@@waled121 Check out the subreddit for any new car and you'll see the same thing. I browse that subreddit daily, but haven't bothered to post about mine because I haven't had any issues that needed a post!
They lose $30k on each one they sell. Owners are getting a very premium truck for the price.
Thanks, yes, I enjoyed your 2023/2024 R1T review!
ALL these EVs are crazy fast in their own right. The instant torque will always get them off the line faster than their ICE equivalent, with ZERO remorse for enjoying this acceleration, as there are zero emissions.
The most enjoyable part of driving (getting off the line) will always bring with it the most fumes emitted by ICE vehicles.
Zero emissions? How do you think the electricity is generated?
@@centurionl green electricity? Generated from renewable sources.
When so many of the new dashes are rather boring, this one isn't too bad...and I give the use of the dark ash wood as a reason for that. I don't have the money for this truck, but do like it.
BTW, I REALLY like the interior and exterior colors!
“Vegan Leather”…aka Vinyl. Gotta love Marketing. 😂
Lmao fr
Would you ever consider doing older cars and trucks with your newer video style door test included to see how they hold up maybe once a month
$93,800, Mamma Mia!
I don’t like electric cars, but I like this truck.
Really great seeing you have broken 1M subs not too long ago.
It's strange to me you didn't get one to review.
How does it work with loan vehicles? I know other journalists have relationships with manufacturers or have local reps, but I'm sure Rivian is very different.
@theredline rivianno longer sells the camper kitchen as of 2023. It was a great accessory but they got rid of it. Just a heads up in case you want to make an edit to the video.
Oh, we could have sworn we still saw the option on the Rivian build site. 🤔
@@theredlineunfortunately rivian removed it around October or so as they're redesigning it. There is a 3rd party company that has one that is compatible if people are interested, but original rivian one isn't offered for right now.
@@theredlineThey removed it.
Love this car and would like to se it in Sweden some day… perfect spec! And I really hade to say that American cars really have become just as nice if not nicer than some European ”premium” brands. The problem is that we don’t get them.
Unfortunately I don't think it's because American cars have greatly improved, but that Euro brands are using cheaper and cheaper materials and manufacturing
Starting to see more of these and even a couple of the R1S.
The cybertruck is a truck for people who have spent more time holding a video game controller than a womans hand but bought bitcoin, and the Rivian is for people who follow 100x more instagram accounts about camping than nights they have spent camping but have a healthy salary. That said, I love the looks of the Rivian but am not sold on the nuances of owning an electric utility vehicle.
It's cool. More of a commuter truck that you can take on a weekend camping trip than any kind of overland vehicle, but that's perfect for most people.
It's true that this vehicle is capable of doing way more than most people will ACTUALLY do. That said, now that I have one the best thing nobody talks about is all the time saved NEVER having to waste time going to gas stations or mess around with oil changes etc. Yes, the occasional road trip I will spend more time, but it is amazing starting each day with a full "tank".
Tory will NEVER loan you his rig again!!! lol. Great review!
how is the sound insulation? Love the blend of rugged and luxury but a lot of road noise could ruin that
~Shockingly~ good... I see what you did there
Smaller Trunk? The size of the trunk.. isnt everything! 😂
I forgot this channel existed. Haven’t seen it in many years.
These trucks are so cool! I love the gear tunnel!
How can you not love 835 hp 🤯🤯🤯
Another great review!
Congratulations on 1M subscribers
So when you try to use it as a truck, like all electric trucks, your efficiency drops by 75%. You can go from a 300 mile range with no load, to a 75 mile range with an empty boat trailer.
WHen are you going to review the Canoo?
“Vegan Leather” aka Vinyl.
What’s with the low mile per hour range?? With that kind of horsepower I need for this thing to go at least 160+mph😅
No transmission so it’s just how fast the motors can spin directly. That’s why the porche EV can go faster is they made a unique 2 gear transmission to enable faster speeds with the same motor rpms.
Most trucks are speed limited to like 110 anyways because of safety/focus on low speed torque.
where did your friend get the yellow hooks for front and the phone charger mat? can you post a link please
I have some feedback for you: The 0-60 is NOT interesting to most buyers. Do not confuse what you find interesting as something your audience would be intersted in. MOST people who spend $70,000 on a vehicle are not going off roading. They are professionals (Doctors, lawyers, engineers, executives) or business owners. Again, I say "most people" not all people. At best, their vehicles will go to the local ski lodge - but thats it. So launching it to 60miles per hour TWICE is annoying.
I want to see how it rides at city speeds.
I want to see efficiency kwh/mile
I want to see features families care about: Rear seat entertainment, cup holders, chargers, rear legroom
This is my personal truck and I am an engineer like you stated above, and with that being said I absolutely love the 0-60. It’s intoxicating and fun everytime I step on it.
@@99silvra4 Hard to get any use out of 0-160 outtakes on a video
How did it perform during the last 3 weeks with the arctic temps we've had in the Northeast? "Some" have complained about the Tesla having charging issues? Your Thoughts? Thx
I am a Rivian owner and know a lot of them in the northeast. All have really enjoyed their vehicles in the snow and cold and have had zero issues. Most of us charge at home as well - and Teslas have zero issues with that as well.
Its a pretty truck, and that's a LOT of horses. Still can't force myself to buy a truck that sounds like a toy a housecat would play with though.
What happens if one motor degrades overtime? Will it have alignment kind of issues?
Motors don't degrade over time. It's an impossibility given how they operate.
That's not how electric motors work, one would have to fail
It wouldnt 'degrade' but the battery would probably need to be replaced every 6-10 years depending on use case. Rivian claims 175,000 miles.
how much for a fender repair?
ever heard of insurance scam?
Does a set of golf clubs fit in the front trunk?
Maybe. Mid size strollers or medium suitcase fits fine.
Yes my clubs fit in the frunk, but I put them in the gear tunnel instead.
Such a quirky-cool truck!!
Are we ever going to get the R1T in the UK?
Finally, one million subscribers
The Cybertruck has some really great ideas, especially the 48v architecture. Other features (like the stainless steel body) are more bother than they’re worth. I’m not a fan of the R1T’s goofy face, but it’s brilliantly practical
It may have a goofy face, but at least the entire thing isn't goofy like the Cybertruck right?
I would love to buy one. My only observation is that I wish the horsepower was lower to maybe 200 and that would be for increased range. The bane of every electric vehicle. I will still probably buy one. I wouldn't even consider the car made by Tesla that they call a truck.
If you decide to tow even half its capacity. The max battery on full charge barely gets 100 miles. Just try to find a charging station every 90 miles. Not! Even if you did you would have to fully charge or you won’t make it to the next one. So you will need a week plus for a 1000 miles. You better also hope it stays above 70 degrees. It’s a toy.
Dude it's never good to comment drunk. Max battery range is around 400 miles.
@@Brianfightingmad : No, it's not going 400 miles. Especially if towing.
Surprising that at the price the fronk isn't lined. Its doesn't appear to be a cold storage area. I think the emblem/logo should always be on the grill or front, not the hood.
I'm not a fan of car with sun roofs that do not open. Its not just about the view or light but ventilation. Its peculiar that Rivian so detailed with motorize vents yet chose to use a fixed glass roof.
Anyway, I don't get the rise at the rear door at the C-pillar, and there's no light in the storage tunnel. It definitely needs to have closed storage in the center console especially since it doesn't have glove box -- which is again peculiar. For the off-road configuration it must have the quad- motors.
On the plus side, I really love the seats. They're very attractive and futuristic. The accents are distinctive without being gaudy. In fact, the leather is so convincing I'd have no problem choosing it over the real thing. The wood is nice and the doors open wide (although not quite 90 degrees).
BTW, it really needs a tonneau cover to mitigate drag, and does it include a tow package? I also didn't notice a rear view mirror camera, or any accent lighting.
All have tow hitch and 7 pin included standard. There's a 12v in the rear tunnel for light if you really needed it. The center console does open and close for storage.
Fixed glass is to save cost and provide additional headroom. It also reduces weight compared to an opening sunroof and lets in more light. I prefer the fixed roof myself.
I love it! It’s very different and nice! Can you review the all electric Mercedes G wagon when it comes out, I can’t drive because of my cerebral palsy, so I’m gonna get my all electric Mercedes g wagon and let other people drive it for me, I’m 34 a gay country guy!!
Can you give the name of the aftermarket phone charge pad? Would like to see if I can put that in my Tesla Model 3. Thank you
I would be open to buying this vehicle, but I drive alot and need great supercharging, and there are so many RUclipsrs who have documented the CCS failures on Rivians and other brands. So until RIvian goes NACS, I'm out.
They do plan on it. Until then, they will have adapters. I don't think CCS is the failure point, it's the various unreliable CCS chargers. This truck, plugged into a NACS Tesla Supercharger using an adapter should be every bit as reliable as native NACS. My proof for this is that Rivian's own network (which is CCS) is just as reliable as Tesla.
I think if this truck looked better, it would sell so well. It does everything so well and has such a great interior. If this looked like a tacoma, canyon, or higher end ranger, this would amazing.
The sweet spot is the base trim just to be under 80K for tax credit.
People who make less than $150k are purchasing an $80K vehicle? Seems like most people who can afford this vehicle wouldn’t qualify for the tax credit.
Great review. I have one ordered and can’t wait to get it.
The truck is in mint condition. Capable for off-road but who wants to risk scratching
For me, it's still about range and lack of infrastructure. Until there is a significant increase in charging stations nationwide, many of us will not make the jump. Recent reports from around the country indicate almost 30% of public chargers nationwide are not functional on any given day. That's not very reassuring. Luv the look and function of the R1T. Needs more buttons for some of the essentials, but otherwise pretty cool ride. Get that range up to 500 miles or more, and I might take a look 😁
These things are great for roasting marshmallows ! Just remember to never park it inside your garage as it may spontaneously combust !
When are we gonna see the review on the gx550
I love the Rivian and plan to get one; but I'm going to wait until 2026 to see if the Next Generation Batteries are going to hit the market. IF that happens, this truck will have 400 miles of range and charge 50% faster.
Charging speed is great already, 220kw peak. The R2 platform releasing in 2026 should be more affordable.
They would sell a tonne of these if they made them in right hand drive and exported to Australia.
Are the seats comfortable ?
They’re nice. They sort of form to you over time.
Correction: F-150 Lightning has a 14.1 cu ft frunk, not 15 cu ft.
Kitchen sink come with it?
Rivian is definitely a unique company and the R1 trucks are cool but in the end , just like the Cybertruck. Its just a lifestyle mall crawler truck.
congratulations on becoming 1 million subs.
800 horsepower and no comment, is your right foot broken?
Nobody:
Sofyan every intro: "when it comes to..." 💀
"THIS..." was taken
the stovetop was apparently discontinued because it seemed way too pricey…
When does Rivian become a “not new brand”?
When it turns 18.
They've sold like 100K vehicles lifetime. They're new and expanding rapidly.
@@RealElectechhow many cars they sell doesn't equate newness, that number could rise or fall dramatically next year. I asked a simple question.
Why do you have to brake torque, I thought electric motors made all of their torque at the lowest rpm?
Like this comment if you wanna see him test out the escape function
It may be able to tow 11,000 lb, but not very far. I will wait for the RAM Charger to be out a full year before I replace my 5 7 liter 2019 RAM 1500 Limited.
Depends how far you need to tow. This truck is great for short towing. For me would be 40 miles or less in most cases.
Why don’t electric cars have functional sunroofs.
Having so many of the controls in the infotainment sounds less safe and would also likely annoy me. I’m not interested in any vehicles where the majority of the controls are in the screen. For me the R1T & S have handsome exteriors and gorgeous interiors. I’ll enjoy watching them go by 🤙
I agree, but at least they were reasonable by giving you a real gauge cluster, turn signal and gear selector shafts. Buttons for headlight and wiper controls etc. It's like they took the Tesla mindset, but did it responsibly instead of forcing a screen for EVERYTHING.
@@paulbram2agreed
Definitely better than Tesla
nice commentation
Looks amazing. I wonder if this could be a tesla size company with all the backing they are getting. Definitely getting bailed out for billions, to stay a float, and are capable of being bailed out for billions again and again. How long until they find their footing and start making profits is the question.
I hope to see more from them. I am going to check out their stuff in person. Can't afford it, but can afford to look :)
It’s cool, but we really don’t need sub 4s 0-60 >5000lb becoming the norm. Absolute death missile.
Rivian screw it up when they significantly increase the price on both cars .....
Not really. They’re still selling.
You know they're losing money on every car they sell. Burning thru billions of losses. They'll be in trouble in 2026.
Everything about this truck is incredible, but the headlights are so hideous I’d never consider buying it. Fix the headlight design Rivian.
The price should start at $50K
May Jesus rid these comments of those bikini bots
Awesome truck! But the headlights need to change! They look like they belong on an air purifier or water filtration system…….so weird
Thirteen hours to charge it full .😮 if only they could half that . Which is still a long time .
I actually see a lot of these! Not too bad for a 1st try! Should they merge with a brand like tesla and we'd probably have a new industry powerhouse to rival most all brands specially if they are dependable!
As a Rivian and a Tesla owner I would hate if they merged with Tesla. Rivian is a great company that cares about their customers. The opposite of Tesla, whose massive growth has led to a "we're doing you a favor" feeling during every painful interaction.
Tesla been quiet 🤣
Only the Tri motor Cybertruck is faster. The one most people are getting is dual motor which is slower than the Rivian.
4 (FOUR!!)
Now make it cheaper to fix then its golden
I really want this EV truck like this so badly.