I LOVE and HATE My Rivian R1T | One Year Review Of The Best EV Truck

After one year, or 13 months with the Rivian R1T, here is the good and bad I've experienced.
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[@more9114]

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[@postsynapse]

I have the R1T - a few quirks but it’s truly a revolutionary vehichle. I have no regrets.

[@windowman9665]

Wow if my door ever got a bit of water in it and it was swooshing back and fourth I would seriously lose my mind. That’s insane to me. I have had around 10 new vehicles over the last 24 years and never heard of that happening

[@ecp711]

Agree with 90% of your complaints in this issue. My biggest issues have been bouncy suspension (fixed in recent update), laggy screen changes (hopefully coming soon), unusable charging pad, and inconsistent phone-as-key unlocking (also hoping they can improve in the future). 3rd party charging definitely sucks and is the biggest deterrent to buying a non-Tesla EV right now. I regularly drive ~350 miles twice a month with some serious elevation gain; there are 2 Rivian chargers and one EVgo charger I'll use on this route. The Rivian chargers have been so reliable that I'll stop at both even if I don't need to charge at one. If I can skip the EVgo charger and get there with over 10% I'll do that instead. The Rivian chargers have been at Tesla reliability for me. I really don't understand why these dedicated fast charging companies are so far behind in terms of reliability. Anyways, all of these complaints are really minor in the grand scheme of things. This is a phenomenal truck and IMO the most versatile vehicles you can buy right now.

[@sworks7124]

Alot of the issues stated are present in the low vin numbers. I am at 24xxxx and do not have these issues. The window not going all the way up was caused by an update two updates back and if you place a service ticket the tech will come out and re calibrate the firmware per window and fix your issues. The wind noise is also due to window recalibration mine had issues with wind noise after the service tech recalibrated the windows it was gone, the truck is dead quiet. My computer is pretty fast on load up of screens also. I will add if Rivian gives the R1T Apple Carplay it would make the truck so much better.

[@RelaxingRivian]

Hi Ryan.. glad to see the channel. .we also start a small Rivian channel.. We had it for 2 months.. and the wind-noise is my only issue. I installed rubber seals to reduce the wind shield noise. Noise is less but I will try to have Rivian fix it.

[@duaneswaby622]

Great review! Lots of little quirks and issues but for a first model from a new automaker, that’s pretty fantastic. Hope they stick around long enough for us to see what the second and third generation of this and the R1S will look like!

[@edub90]

Nicely done sir. That edge on the step defintely got my attention, since I had a blood clot in my leg.

[@johngagnon8737]

Great review thanks best I have seen.

[@tianvantonder6341]

After watching your previous video on your other channel, I can’t help but wonder if you’re playing the drum parts on this video🤔

[@more9114]

Yep! That’s me 👍

[@seane6500]

Having owned an R1T of similar build date, this review slaps. Agree with everything and a very well balanced review.

[@DuffyGabi]

Ryan, you are brave, optimistic and have deep pockets. As a 15 year old in 1979, when McDonalds opened in my town I wouldn’t go there for the first month because I figured they didn’t know how to make hamburgers yet at that location. As a contractor, my guess is Rivian will find out that mobile service is far too expensive to sustain. Rivian’s stock has driven off a cliff in 2024, and off course other than Tesla and Toyota’s hybrid, non ICE vehicles are experiencing extreme head winds.

[@MiaFin421]

I live in South Florida - any thoughts on the AC? Does it cool properly?

[@allisonbogosian3802]

The “rolling” in reverse (when I’m actually backing up) that causes car to immediately switch to park happens in my husband’s model 3 a lot too. Does not happen in my X. Interesting

[@EdBell12]

A lot of those issues are gone now, I took delivery in Feb 23 and do not have water or wind noise issues at all.

[@IanPalmgren]

Doors are hard to close because they need a tight seal for water fording. Intentional design, but I understand why that can be annoying.

[@jambaman916]

We have the R1S and absolutely love it. Now I want the R1T.. bad.. Hopefully next year.. Or the year after .. once they implement the Tesla charger in their vehicles..

[@Biturbowned]

Absolutely love mine, almost a year in and I wouldn’t change a thing. I prefer driving it to our Model Y and I agree that the sound system (Meridian) isn’t quite as good as Tesla’s. Haven’t had the water sloshing issue, did have a few issues rendering the truck undriveable and Rivian triages issues, so it was 3 days before it was back home. For cosmetic/non-critical issues, the wait times are months long as said in the video.

[@voxtek]

Have they fixed this rain in the door issue?

[@anthonyscaccianoce9676]

Just imagine the problems of all this automation and mechanisms as wear and time take their toll, updates or not.

[@simeonellinger2064]

Hope they add an option for buttons. Flipping through screens to change climate control or to just move a vent is both cumbersome and unsafe while driving.

[@RivianChronicles]

Have you experienced an issue when starting to drive your Rivian but cannot shift into gear?

[@JDJD-hg9hu]

Is it true that a simple rear quarter panel dent could cost you 40k to repair? From what I understand the panels are interlaced with just about everything making simple repairs labor intensive. In my opinion a truck is meant to be used as a tool not a trophy.

[@simeonellinger2064]

Trucks have been trophy toys for a while sadly.

[@seanross704]

I think it would be preferred if people kept their hands on the wheel while driving?

[@michelmasse6225]

OTA and mobile service (Tesla Rangers for me) are the way to go. Much cheaper than Lexus door to door vehicle swapping and less cost and hassle for the consumer. Dealers are a way of the past. You can have a small service team in every mid-size to major city with mechanical, electrical and body adjustment expertise.

[@user-nn3gm5rz7l]

I own a Rivian and it has been excellent. I did have random shift to park issue when backing down my drive. It would occur when I was just moving the truck around and I had my seat belt off and tailgate down. When I was looking over my shoulder, I was shifting my weight on seat. Without the seat belt on, the truck senses the driver may not be present (???) and it would shift to park every time. Annoying - but I now fasten seat belt to back up 100ft and don’t have problem. You may have different issue but sounded similar.

[@ryanwalters6184]

Thanks for being a beta tester. Rivian has tough competition as i got the ford lightning and that thing has been amazing. Ford had a big advantage by using a pre-existing platform that's got 75 years of innovation and testing.

[@ismaelruvira2387]

Ryan, I don't hear too many people saying another big issue with owning a Rivian. Here in Ca, renewing the registration has been a nightmare. My renewal fees are $1,200! That's not a typo. Plus, it's a commercial vehicle due to the weight and now I have to fill out all these forms, but I don't know everything that I need. Rivian has not been helpful, as I'm sure CA isn't the only one with registration issues. Oh yeah, Wind noise has been an issue since day 1

[@jackking5631]

I took my r1t in service center 3 times for the wind noise repair in last 10 months, it gets slightly better over time but still pretty noticeable over 55 mph. Understood it’s a truck but it is a deal breaker if I knew this in the beginning😂. And from what I heard from the other owners (including r1s), this seems to be a common issue that Rivian cannot fix.

[@deppen123]

Could it be that the wind noice is also road noice from the tires?

[@Durwood101]

i remember when you had the Tesla…you probably miss that Y

[@sherwinm]

Cool, the R1T has their own version of falcon wing doors (tonneau cover)😊 I should’ve bought this instead of my MYP. At that time though they haven’t announced NACS support. I’m planning to get the cybertruck. If the price is the same, I’d rather pick the R1T. Thanks for the video

[@tertommy]

My Tennessee Uncle says any dings a big $$$ job.

[@manuelias86]

When my mom visits and doesn't want to come down to a store, I always tell her that people may confuse her as a pet 😂

[@samkeino6810]

See InsideEVs story from 12/26/2023: "Rivian R1T Owner Says His Truck Has Been Out For Repairs For Eight Months for a damaged side camera"

[@user-ii8wi3jm5o]

I shouldn’t have to drain water of my vehicle door. You lost me right there.

[@stanleyalexandrowicz6074]

At circa 95k I’d opt for a Toyota Landcruiser or (god forbid) a Hummer H1 😁! Am I a Luddite or do I just have common sense? 😉

[@foghornleg90]

Just think... if the ROOF & bed cover were SOLAR PANELS that allowed charging whenever you're in daylight - running or parked. Also, Solid State Batteries in the near future.

[@bobm21]

Too many quality issues for such an expensive vehicle.

[@awashkowitz7156]

You’re just too spoiled by Tesla Supercharging. I’ve had zero issues charging with EA, EVGO and ChargePoint all over the Northeast

[@jandalight1598]

Chapters

[@magnesium_subsoil_94]

I just cannot imagine someone paying $93k for this. 45k, those problems would be acceptable. At 93k that is laughable

[@esquiredan2702]

People pay $80k for a typical pickup truck or $200k for a sports car. This is a pickup with the performance of a sports car.

[@jackking5631]

I got mine for 76k last sept, not bad

[@Biker1124]

Don’t like it, don’t watch it.

[@TacoRob72]

💯

[@jackgarr2000]

Yep, it's a lot of money. Do you have a list of other expensive vehicles you wouldn't buy? Besides, t's hardly any more money than a loaded F-150 platinum. It is expensive, but I love mine! And I love not having to pay the federal carbon tax, and provincial carbon tax on gas here in Canada. Also, this guy has a lot of personal gripes, which are just his opinion. Half the things that he thinks are problems are things he just doesn't apparently understand. This is is an older video and many of those issues have been resolved.

[@DJDJ-xr1qs]

1st gen problem. Third party charging was a well known issue from the start and yet early adopter just ignore. Use common sense please.

[@cheeseblog]

Will Cybertruck destroy Rivian?

[@hurlentropy6866]

No. It will attract a smaller subset imo. Reason being that people are very centered around physical anesthetics these days. The cybertruck looks like a minecraft vehicle

[@Deuxiit]

Too vas the company has not made any more but have accumulated dept every year and are sitting at -19billion , you have to wonder when how this will end for owners and investors.

[@fokker4uify]

Crazy expensive EV. You got to be making 150k+ to afford one.

[@justinstewart3248]

Ha, try almost double that.

[@michaelplotkin7383]

After hearing this, I am definitely buying a Tesla Cybertruck.

[@steves2241]

To make a long story short, it's great to drive, as l,ong as you stay in the city with it, because it is a nightmare to charge it on road trips, and it takes 2 months, or longer to get a service appointment, 50 miles from where you live. That's a big no for me. I am shocked anyone buys them, and you only pay $100k for it. I would not want one if someone gave it to me.

[@favulus1]

From the sound of your video. This is not the EV to get. I'm sure it wasn't your intent but Ipromise you this video is very negative based.

[@harleynut1969]

FUGLEY who would buy this crap?

[@jbissol]

A lot of first world issues you have there on you 70k-90k vehicle. Amazing what people with upper class incomes have to complain about.

[@luckylenny]

As a shareholder, thanks for paying so much for your Rivian. Wish there were more buyers like you. You're complaining about stupid little stuff that no one cares about. Things like door locks, wireless charging, lack of glove compartment, lack of screen responsiveness, shifting into park on its own and window up/down buttons not working are minor defects. Could be worse. Look at all you get for $100k.

[@swiftMyDay]

Those are actually important complains for a 2023 expensive car. If you drive a shitty car you might not notice that other cars less expensive have those things standard.. if you are really a shareholder of Rivian you might need to do a better homework

[@Raylovepalomar]

If this were a Tesla video review it would be ripped to literal shreds and then every news media outlet would put out more FUD shit shilling Tesla and how they suck and aren’t worth the cost and that there are so many Tesla killers about to hit the market blah blah blah. And here we are. The cybertruck as ugly as people think it is, is going to make rivian sales look like a kids lemonade stand compared to Minute Maid 😂

[@TheNavarro6767]

Sarcasm right?