I SOLD My Rivian R1T | Tesla Was Right

Tesla has always been my go to EV but I ended up buying a Rivian. This is why I sold my Rivian R1T after having it for around a year and a half.
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[@patrickblahosky8641]

Spoiler.. He just didn't need a truck.

[@KennethYimHomes]

Thanks for saving me 15 mins

[@paramore1014life]

Same lol

[@arubial1229]

Yeah but this one was a lemon anyway so he did the right thing

[@ronlee9984]

What could go wrong with a new vehicle maker. New vehicle (first generation). Sparse dealer support and incapable of knowing that a truck is not even close to meeting your needs.

[@lsxfbodygen3]

​@@arubial1229 People love to throw around the lemon term without any knowledge of what the Lemon law actually entails. This truck was not a lemon.

[@mikerossi2800]

I received my R1T in June of 2022 with no issues like you did. Only problem was the bed cover and my radio. No drive problems at all. Still love the truck.

[@CUZC0M]

i had tones of problems with my R1T i sold it and just bought a tesla and all my problems are a thing of the past the trash quality of rivian is laughable to me now what a clown car.

[@Shumdit1]

@@CUZC0M sounds like you don’t have a Tesla. As the owner of a Rivian and two teslas the Rivian is a much more well built vehicle overall.

[@CUZC0M]

@@Shumdit1 sounds like you don't own either to me tbh...

[@cheesun124]

@@CUZC0M please, tesla's have all kinds of issues. its well documented.

[@donotreplydumbpeople3866]

⁠@@CUZC0M🙄 guy Tesla had this exact same problems at first..

[@teslatalk42069]

Spoiler alert someone has a cybertruck coming.

[@worrellthomas3735]

He did say he realized he didn’t need a truck though..

[@jillshaub5093]

He mostly didn’t use his Rivian due to the charging network outside of Tesla. He would had used the Rivian more if the charging on road trips were to be easier. I think he will get the cyber truck

[@Harrythehun]

Ryan has afford pay to play

[@LordTimelord]

I just got an email asking if I wanted a Foundation Series Cybertruck. So you're likely correct! 100k is way too much for my budget. I also just purchased a MY LR in Dec. 2023, figuring that it was going to be 2-3 years before my CT reservation came up in the que. IF the CT price manages to drop down to 60k, then I'll buy one. The foundation series is just too expensive IMHO.

[@thomast7748]

@@worrellthomas3735Yes, the cybertruck is super cool but it’s a big fail for the electric car industry. People buying this thing don’t need a truck. I was considering buying one before realising that.

[@andyw248]

Your experience with a failure that Rivian service was unable to root cause and fix isn't limited to Rivian. I had a similar experience with my 2017 Subaru Outback. Its 12V battery would drain overnight while the car was in the garage - and it would do that every night. I had to jumpstart it from my wife's Corolla. I brought the Outback to an official Subaru dealer. They charged the battery, ran the checks, and told me they couldn't find any issue, and that the problem was that I didn't drive enough miles per day to recharge the battery. I had to search the internet myself, only to find out that this was caused by a subsystem (Starlink) which charged itself even when the vehicle was not running, thereby draining the battery. The fix was for me to bridge two contacts in the fuse box so that the subsystem would only charge when the car was running, which completely fixed the issue. From what I read at the time, Subaru never admitted there was a problem, even though many owners of 2017 and 2018 Outbacks experienced this issue. So, if Rivian admits there is an issue and that they are trying to figure it out, that's even better compared to an established manufacturer like Subaru who just went into denial.

[@johnrcoben]

Sounds like that technician was useless.

[@TWEAKLET]

@@johnrcoben agree you would think there would be a way to tell a battery has an above average parasitic load on it when the car is off

[@governorgrazi317]

I have a 2016 Outback and have to replace the battery every year for the same reason. It’s wicked obnoxious and no dealer tech or service advisor cares to look into issues like this. Thank you for addressing it!

[@ashokpadhy1100]

Can you please explain in simple terms how did you do that? I also have a OB 2017 and suffer from this problem, I dont use starlink

[@TWEAKLET]

@@ashokpadhy1100 it can be anything in your car that draws power when its off short term just disconnect the battery when you park it for the night

[@Harrythehun]

Tesla superchargers will save the road tripping with Rivians.

[@phamquocquan63]

My brother's RS is amazing...charging on the road scares me though.

[@kng128]

​@@phamquocquan63scares you charging on the road? How come?

[@JasonParham83]

​@@kng128 Because Tesla superchargers are the only reliable EV chargers. I bought a Tesla over a Rivian for this sole reason. The R1T was what I really wanted, but I couldn't deal with the sub-par charging situation.

[@JET34568]

We just better hope that Tesla chargers don’t become over crowded

[@Harrythehun]

@@JET34568 not a real issue on 90% of charging stations in Europe. But there are few stations that during holidays and weekends have queues.

[@jake-ly]

We've had our R1S coming up a year now and we still love it with only a couple minor issues fixed at service; tailgate spring broke, and panel fitment issues. They've made some great progress on more recent vins as you may expect. Hopefully they fix the refresh coming this year.

[@robbrowne4995]

Lesson learned: Never buy the first year of a new model or redesign; you will end up being auto manufacturers' beta tester! [guinea pig].

[@robbrowne4995]

ADDITIONAL: I rented a Rivian R1S from Enterprise while on vacation this past January. I only liked four things about the vehicle- it's size [I used to own a SUV] top down back up camera, power frunk and the wifi hot spot. Everything else I hated including that there is no glovebox [that is a sin] and the center display doesn't have a web browser [also a sin]. Tesla has it all over these guys. When the time comes [if the time comes] for me to purchase my second Tesla, it will be one of their SUVs.

[@evolv.e]

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[@pvic6959]

uhoh me who is about to buy the 2024 model 3.... hopefully that one doesnt have any issues

[@LannyGood]

So don’t buy the Tesla refresh lol

[@evolv.e]

@@pvic6959 you should be fine. The Model 3 has been out for sometime now and the refresh has a lot of nice upgrades. Congratulations!

[@alexd302]

I parked my 2023 Model S Plaid for 2 months whilst overseas. I kept monitoring the battery drop on the App. When I left, the charge was at 79%. After 5 weeks the charge had dropped to 72%. The car was parked in my garage and the temperature in my garage never dropped below 10C (50F) and never went above 15C (59F) Posted just for general information, for what it's worth.

[@jnrivers]

As an owner of a aging Model S (2013), I realize I'm going to have to replace it eventually. I keep test driving, and looking over new EV's from other companies, but I keep stopping myself. Tesla just has so much of this stuff ironed out that I feel like I may be making a foolish mistake, especially when this is the vehicle I rely on everyday. I'm sure a lot of the other brands offerings have caught up to my aging Tesla, but then a new Tesla would probably be even better yet.

[@carlfriedrichs2404]

I have 5 EV’s.currently and use them for Turo. 2 Teslas. MY and M3. VW ID4, Ford F150 Lightning, and a Cadillac Lyriq. I really like the Lyriq, and charging infrastructure has been OK where Ilive for non Tesla’s

[@jnrivers]

@@carlfriedrichs2404the Lyric keeps getting brought up often. What do you think of it so far?

[@pskirby128]

I drove Teslas exclusively since 2013 - S then X, 3 then Y. Sold my 2016 X last year as its 8 year battery/powertrain and extended warranties were wrapping up soon. Replaced it with a Rivian R1S, because the new Model X felt like a downgrade in some respects - Tesla keeps removing things like radar and ultrasonic sensors, and steering wheel stalks for signals and shifting. R1S has more 3rd row and cargo space due to its boxier shape, and a large frunk with powered hood. I had an electrical issue at the beginning - a loose ground wire caused 12V problems - but everything else has been great, including fit and finish. And the regular monthly updates have added significant functionality. Charging is like the Supercharger network 5 or so years ago, not great but I've figured out the places that work for my usual trips. Very glad I went with the R1S, especially now that Supercharger access is coming very soon.

[@jnrivers]

@@pskirby128I live in Bend, OR. Not sure where you're at, but the number of Rivians on the roads here is crazy. Beautiful rides. Can't afford a R1T, or R1S, but here's hoping the R2 is as great as it could be. There's a pretty healthy charging infrastructure here, especially non Tesla charging, but as you pointed out, won't matter much longer.

[@coooooool12342]

How’s your Model S going?

[@patrickpeterson6726]

Dude, most of your complaints about your Rivian sound nearly identical to my 2015 (bought new) Tesla Model S 85D. There are still bugs in that car that haven’t been resolved, and I’ve replaced so many different entire systems in that vehicle due to simply just wearing out. Part of the EV game we play I think.

[@BasementTracks]

A 2015 S is something that in EV terms is many generations old. Things have changed a lot. We have a 2018 Model 3 and a 2021 Plaid S . Not a single issue with them. Not one. Only maintenance is fluid for the windshield-wiper. Recent CR report shows that Tesla is (by a good margin) the cheapest cars to maintain.

[@tribalypredisposed]

I think the R2 reveal better blow people’s minds, because I think Rivian needs about ten billion dollars more than it has now to make it through the R2 ramp in 2027. Rivian will not get that money unless they have a product that astonishes and thrills.

[@LuisAngelSantos]

I’m from the future and it’s not just the R2 that launched… but the R3 and R3X!! Rivian pulled two “One More Thing”s!!

[@tribalypredisposed]

@@LuisAngelSantos The R2 looks pretty good, and if they can sell it at $45,000 at a profit they should be able to find enough buyers to survive. The other two look nice, no estimated date for arrival and no cost.,,,

[@xipalips]

@@tribalypredisposed RJ said R3 would be lower cost than the R2. The R3X will be its top tier trim, so probably 55-65k or something?

[@DrDSmile]

Agree lots of wind noise and build issues for a high priced vehicle. I have had too many issues. Long wait times at Costa Mesa service. 6+ service visits and months in the service center in a year of ownership doesn’t bring confidence. I respect they’re doing their best, but being a beta tester for a new company isn’t for everyone. Our Tesla Model Y in comparison has been so much more reliable with extremely quick service, not apples to apples I know but it’s our other electric car experience. Like Ryan I have to agree the drive and interior quality is very nice (as one would expect at this price point). OTA updates have actually made substantial quality of life improvements including much better suspension feel and dampening. I do appreciate the updates, its just not enough to recommend the vehicle or company as it stands based on my experiences.

[@angryGTS]

Much like the Model X. Such a high price and it rides like trash for being on air suspension(model Y is much worse but more easily forgiven due to price), subpar build quality for the price.

[@lancetruong4957]

@@angryGTS Maybe you got a lemon. My MY has been great and very dependable and I have no issue so far (knock on wood).

[@DrDSmile]

@@lancetruong4957 ditto, our MY has been super dependable.

[@joeeoj6187]

Wind noise road noise in an EV is another level of annoying. A few turns of the seasons depending on the region, interior vibration will drive your nerves wild. Music, loud music is key

[@mtnmecca_ej]

Sorry to hear about the problems you had with this truck and your battery on the Model Y. I've have no issues so far with Model 3 (80k miles), Y (70k miles) and now R1S (3k miles..). All doing great with no issues

[@SteveWindsurf]

R1 EV Fault anxiety, biggest issue. Thanks Ryan!

[@brimopm]

Cyber truck? Wait, I thought you said the Rivian was too large and more than you need, plus you are all about efficiency...

[@harryherber2971]

That Rivian sounds like a lemon with all the problems you had.

[@RZH2023]

I parked my Tesla model 3in a friend’s garage for 10 months with 220 miles during the pandemic, when I came back to office, it still had more than 80 miles and I was able to drive right away without any issues, except that tires showed a little bit low pressure.

[@Epiha]

Excited for the R2 price, range, and features. Regarding EV future, I suspect a continuing down trend based on the number of tech job lay-offs that I'm seeing in Northern California. Typically the Bay Area tech folks are early adopters of new tech etc and big purchases are normal given their usually higher earning capacity but give the recent and extent of volume of lay-offs I can only suppose that EV's would be sold back and/or any consideration of purchasing an EV is off the table until the economy or tech jobs comeback to the bay.

[@avalagum7957]

I wonder who the unlucky person is who bought your Rivian.

[@gordontyler9317]

My Model 3 is coming up on 6 years old this summer and I want to replace it with a Model Y or Rivian R2 at the end of this year. If Tesla delays the refresh of the Model Y too long, I think a lot of us will go with the R2 - depending on when it will be available. Your nightmare road trip won't cause me to hesitate if the R2 has a NACS port in the correct spot for Superchargers. The only slight worry is that currently the Ford EVs are limited to V3 and V4 Superchargers but that's with the CCS adapter. I assume with a native NACS port, you could use any version Tesla Supercharger.

[@justinburnettemusic]

Good video. That stinks about all the issues. I haven’t heard this much about the R1S. I got my R2 reservation in.

[@wydryfly]

Ryan, thanks for your honest assessment…. Good and bad. I canceled my R1T order months ago for the primary fears you experienced. The charging network, though, was the biggest reason. I bought a Tesla and couldn’t be happier.

[@johnathanepic3790]

Model y?

[@wydryfly]

God no......A model S long range@@johnathanepic3790

[@wydryfly]

@@johnathanepic3790 Model S long range.

[@easternpa2]

Thanks for this rundown. I've sworn off buying cars for a long time, but I also feel I can get one of these for a song once their lineup starts shipping with native NACS plugs. I hoped you would compare the ADAS systems between Tesla and Rivian, but the plethora of other issues you raised were more valuable than that.

[@alln5739]

Love your informative vids. Thanks for all the great info. The gesticulation is distracting, but your a drummer 🥁, so makes sense.👊

Damnnn my mind just blew… Ryan Shaw and the ticker Symbol You are 2 different people… aren’t they

[@turtlebud]

Phantom drain is not limited to Rivian. It's not uncommon to see a Model S with 3-5% daily phantom drain. The 1% over 2 weeks on the EV6 it's pretty amazing.

[@rf14dmb]

I have to leave my ICE truck on a trickle charger so it doesn’t kill the battery. Drain is not a new phenomenon.

[@SAFETYDR]

I have an R1T purchased early (July 2022) because I, too, wanted the Tonneau cover. At first, I had a few minor issues with it. I found, however, that using a dry lube available for bicycle chains, I no longer had any problems with the cover and the sound radically decreased. I lubed twice a year. I just had mine replaced under recall and the new one appears to be better. Interestingly, I have had none of the problems you report with software, fit and lag time. I have, however, had real challenges charging on the road which I don't have with my Model Y. All the problems were with Electrify America towers. Nevertheless, I still travel extensively with my R1T.

[@br_ok_in]

Just be grateful Tesla is unselfish with their charging network. Good things happening!

[@TroySavary]

​@@br_ok_inIt had nothing to do with being unselfish. To qualify for the new charging network subsidies, it has to be open. For someone who claims to be libertarian, Elon sure likes to chase subsidies.

[@lancetruong4957]

You got lucky, a lot of people have software bugs.

[@lancetruong4957]

@@TroySavary Is Rivian's charging network open to other EV?

[@jackking5631]

Did you get recall notice from rivian? Or any power tonneur automatically eligible for replacement? Thx

[@NocSuKow]

Got the r1T 1quad motor on 12/31 its amazing. i have had 3 teslas. R1T is way better than i thought and I am a huge Musk/Tesla fan. Rivian vibe is really refreshing. A+ experience for me so far

[@37jaelito]

How much did you get for your rivian r1t?

[@hkninja38]

Agreed on efficient and usage. The same reason I didn't go for F-150 Lighting and Cybertruck.

[@mapm09]

bro, you lost me when you said the tesla truck is “built incredibly well” LOL

[@mrj774]

Yep... Says he's impartial then peddles a product that everyone else agrees is horribly badly built lol

[@HiiipowerdanniRuns]

early in viewing the video but I would like to get the R3X once it comes out which I hope it does. This would be my first time going electric, would you do Rivian or Tesla as the first electric vehicle?

[@user-lr5om5yl4t]

My brother loves his R1T which he picked up in 2022 and manages to road trip regularly in the South where charging infrastructure is not so developed. Has hand no problems requiring service. We have been very happy with Tesla 3 and Y but will Probably need to replace aging ICE vehicle in next few yrs. Excited for new R2S since I am not loving the lack of stalks on updated 3 and lack of parking sensors.

[@manuelwilson9214]

Great Review!

[@praveensg]

I cancelled my launch priced R1S mostly due to charge availability. Having driven a Tesla for 8 years and experienced range anxiety early on, i was not ready to go through it again. My on road price for the R1S would have been 70k 😊

[@sherwinm]

Would you change your mind if leasing and standard pack was available when you got it? There’s also a new service center in Eastvale. I recently did a demo drive there. I may lease a standard pack R1T. Like you I don’t need a truck and happy with our Tesla cars but there are times we need one. I was impressed with the demo drive and with NACS support coming and a closer service center, I can consider another EV brand other than Tesla

[@wordsworthbklyn]

Service centers 2 hours away wouldn’t allow me to buy it. That’s too crazy.

[@electrifiedmotors]

1. Access to superchargers granted. 2. They replaced my cover but mine worked fine. 3. My maps worked fine. 4. 30k miles and super solid. 5. Love road trips. Using plug share to research working stations. 6. No issues with High voltage battery.

[@saraclarys3717]

What is the yellow (sticker?) on the RH Rear corner of the vehicle visible at 0:27 and 7:08?

[@OpethianDream2112]

Love the looks of all Rivian’s and very much looking forward to the new vehicle as it may be my first venture into the EV market?

[@PortlyGentleman]

The vampire drain in my cyber truck is about 6 or 7 KW per day. When It sits idle in the garage. No sentry mode in California where we don't have weather.

[@tomg9476]

Oh dang. That’s pretty bad. Do you have climate conditioning off too? Where is it wasting battery?

[@PortlyGentleman]

@@tomg9476 climate control is off. Nobody knows where it's going. It's not spoken about yet. Too much but lots of owners are having this issue.

[@justinstewart3248]

Yeah something is wrong. That’s insane.

[@pting66]

If you have proximity lock/unlock disabled at home, check if either any of the door/frunk latch sensors are functioning. Same goes for seat belts. Something is preventing the car from going sleep

[@PortlyGentleman]

@@pting66 lol Yes It's called a software issue

[@steelers4lifewz]

Every car company has issues. I work in the tow industry Tesla's are being towed everyday cause a malfunction

[@benjaminfranklin4760]

What’s the issue. Im thinking about getting one. Plz let me know

[@Carfan678]

@@benjaminfranklin4760 I've heard about Teslas randomly slamming on the brakes on the highway due to a glitch or something it didn't see during self driving mode. Thats terrifying imagine ur car just slamming on the brakes when everyone around you is going 70 MPH

[@stevethecheese]

I’ve seen so many Teslas get into car accidents, not even sure if it’s the driver or the car

[@lukevo6485]

Tesla are the safest car on the market. Full self driving is 5x safer than human driving.

[@benjaminfranklin4760]

@@lukevo6485 this is not true as of yet. Hopefully in the future yes but definitely not yet.

[@rsw52397]

What wheel and tire set up is that on the R1T?

[@c.a.nixiii4650]

Glad you never had a dent or damage. Have seen other videos where they backed into a wall and minor damage. But the repair costs were astronomical. I wonder if the govt is partially funding large car insurance companies on EVs to "synthetically" keep the costs down.

[@majhailamericawala]

Small issues come with Tesla as well but Rivian is very nice, I am waiting for charging stations of Tesla

[@JasonParham83]

I have a model Y now, but my next vehicle will definitely be the R2.

[@dmfp]

I like how the rivian offers bigger cars..if any maker makes a bigger interior vehicle than the r1t or at least lets me reconfigure that middle seat i would buy it

[@Patriot3]

How else would you fix anything? Power cycle.

[@frankcoffey]

It's going to get interesting when vehicles start shipping with the NACS connector. If I were getting a non Tesla this year I would lease so I could turn it back in and get the NACS version at the end of the lease.

[@pskirby128]

It's not a big deal to snap on a NACS to CCS adapter, which Ford, Rivian and others are providing for free.

[@ericjarvis3051]

Though unacceptable I think most of this is because of early build. My march of 23 R1T has had only a few minor things in 29k miles already. Yes it can be argued that even minor things aren't acceptable with a new vehicle but it's still my favorite vehicle I've ever owned. Drive experience is amazing. Better than either of my Teslas and any ICE I've ever had.

[@ken830]

Compared to a lot of their peers and other automakers, Rivian is pretty darn good. But as good as they are, they still serve as a clear example of just how impressive Tesla is. Tesla was founded only 6 years earlier than Rivian... Even if you account for those 6 years, Rivian is trailing Tesla in pretty much every metric -- vehicle sales, margins, charging network, software-prowess, factories, etc. And Tesla has given them (and everyone else) a precise product portfolio and business plan to copy and follow. Plus they are only tackling the automotive business while Tesla has (and had) much broader business (AI, batteries, solar) while running their automotive business at a a much deeper level of vertical integration.

[@gordonslippy1073]

Are the newer Rivian vehicles less buggy?

[@thomas20021234]

I am interesting to see you test drive the byd seal compare to the Highland, personally i dont like the seal and i bought a model3 highland instead.

[@rossr6616]

Seal looks more or less like a Bolt

[@KiwiMoto72]

I have a new 2024 en route to me. I’m hoping it’s not a lemon. Excited

[@robfisher3790]

Let’s be real. We’re all not sure if Rivian is going to be around in 5yrs.

[@daryl9799]

It ain't lol it's bleeding money like crazy the way the economy is going its only a matter of time.

[@alfredoma5015]

I really hope they weather the storm since competition only improves consumer experience, but it’s true that they’ve got their work cut out for them

[@Teknomanslade2]

Well I dunno.. with Amazon there... it would be hard for it to fall under... but i could be wrong

[@LannyGood]

I think Amazon will keep it afloat

[@davidsun6617]

Or will get bought out by another company. It’s too good to just let fail.

[@Starship007]

Amazing how startups check so many boxes from the gate vs legacy auto

[@frankcoffey]

The only thing I wish my Model Y had is a power frunk lid. I always have my hands full when I'm using that thing and can't close it the way Tesla says I should. And if the lid is dirty so are my hands.

[@Galileo9.81]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Ryan. BTW, how much was Carmax offering for your R1T? Rivian extended my delivery of R1S quad as an early reservation holder INDEFINITELY, where I wanted to just cancel. With the binding agreement and the state credit, i can purchase R1S quad for $625000. What do you think?

[@TheWindriver10]

YES, BUT WITH ANOTHER $375,000 YOU COULD GET A MILLION DOLLAR CIRRUS .......THINK ABOUT IT !

[@bearcubdaycare]

On a tangential matter, I had a great experience charging my Tesla using one of Rivian's level 2 chargers. It only cost USD 0.15 per kWh, and the app was easy enough to use. The location at a trailhead was great.

[@srl0003]

Super pumped about the R2. So much better looking than a Tesla Y imo. Great video!

[@wildernesscapes]

if I get an electric vehicle - a big if because I'm a late adopter of tech - the first EV I get will be the R2. I currently love my Subaru Forester, where I can throw everything in back in a climate controlled space.

[@jonathanallery9140]

I’m on the cusp of buying a Model Y and the only thing I’m waiting on is that R2.. I really hope Rivian can fix their software issues because the R1s &T just look awesome.. would love to see Rivian do well.. There SUVs on a decent battery though are just unaffordable for the average joe.

[@g3johnston]

Given the news of possibly buying Fisker, What do you think about a scenario where Toyota buys Rivian?

[@keithsimmons06]

glanced over the accelerator pedal falling out issue real quick

[@netgnostic1627]

Will the new R2 have an optional D2 package available?

[@Electricjello]

🤣👍

[@ColdFlame53]

How do you charge it in the woods ?

[@AnthonyAlvarado78]

I thought about canceling my cybertruck order for a R1T. I vant pay the same for a worse product. The charging netwrok was a deciding factor. Ill wait for the CT.

[@llcooljay66]

I don't know if I would say the rivian charges are more reliable there isn't enough of them in the wild to make that generalized statement and I have heard of a bunch of them breaking of the ones that do exist

[@Jeremygeo]

Nah, they're pretty fricken reliable (R1T owner w/ over 50k on the odo)

[@glintrhmj]

If there is anything I’ve learned in the long term Tesla is almost always right 😂😂

[@shanewilfon6860]

Tesla is only brand to trust and buy until ev market grows ❤

[@kelvpoon]

Except for vision and lidar 🤐 suddenly I’ve boosted the number of replies there will be on this post bahahhaa

[@glintrhmj]

@@kelvpoon nah I agree that still a big L but from what it was to what it is I’m holding out hope 🤣🥲🥲😅😅

[@javierwagner4410]

whats was the depreciation?

[@davidwhitfield5645]

Saw a Rivian R1 charging at a Tesla station in NY over the weekend

[@Xaxxus]

does Rivian have any plans to adopt NACS?

[@roydelpozo4816]

Now I want a lightning since it can finally charge on nacs:) still keeping my x and s .

[@Katj11]

“Tesla built incredibly well” 😂

[@handyhistorian]

If I used this as a work truck it'd be a non-starter because of the reliability issues and service time/logistics. Tesla will be ok, but Lucid and Rivian may be in trouble since the affluent customers who can splurge on a luxury EV have already bought them (and they're probably Teslas). The R2S will be make-or-break for Rivian. I'm sure it'll look cool, but any more than $40k will be a tough sell in this market, even if they manage to iron out their service problems.

[@EVunedited]

Hope R2 will bring some competition on Tesla Model Y.. Hopefully will make Tesla upgrade the Model Y sooner. Hopefully bring new features

[@g3johnston]

As a two time Tesla owner that has experienced unacceptable issues too, with massive depreciation as salt on my wounds, I have come to the conclusion that to avoid all these problems means buying a Toyota hybrid… the very company and type of car the EV world was clowning just a year ago.

[@A.Deveneaux]

I’m sorry you had to let your R1T go and hope you didn’t lose too much on it. We love our R1S with a family of 5. With the exception of the passenger door latch issue, everything seems to be holding up. I hope we don’t have the same problems as you.

[@grisa12345]

Fantastic and objective review. Rivian seems like a company trying very hard to remain viable, and I’m pulling for them. Maybe the R2 and R3 will be their Tesla model 3 moment.

[@getsivvolodymyr]

I be never buying test car from new company for 100k! How now people want some interesting between all old gas car buying this pilot test drive vehicle☹️

[@maplemutt158]

After enumerating the issues you experienced with your truck, you mentioned Rivian built an incredible product. Perhaps the definition of incredible has changed?

[@arubial1229]

Even if he really needed a truck, he did the right thing by selling this one. He got a lemon, plain and simple. It’s unfortunate, but sometimes you just gotta get rid of bad vehicles. I say this as someone who really wants an R2 in a couple years.

[@lagunamusic7686]

My experience is go to caravana and they will kind of lowball you over Carmax. Just give it a few weeks and they’ll keep offering more.

[@stevefu1737]

Good decision, although it is a very sexy truck with a lot of new features, ultimately a vehicle's reliability is the priority to most people.

[@td4940]

Personally, I’m rooting for Rivian and Lucid to succeed for variety sake. Tesla at some point will brand saturated where people will not want the same car as everyone else. Legacy autos are too stuck in their box to know what a car could be.

[@jnew6808]

Thanks for the video. I put my order in for an R2. Now I think I'm quickly regretting it. When you spend 100,000 on luxury vehicles, "R1" you have a speed limiter at 110 MPH, I'm out 👎🏽🤬 800 + horsepower 900 + torque.

[@jaimeduncan6167]

It's sad, they need all the help they can get to survive, and the Bezos link don't allow them to have Android Auto or Apple Car.

[@VoltLover1]

My old volt could sit for a month and not lose a mile to vampires.

[@mowcowbell]

But at the end of the day it was still a Volt!

[@86donkeys]

I sold my R1T after 5 months because of all the bugs. I now have a FS Cybertruck and it is incredible.

[@conradbo1]

But yet the ev people say this Rivian is a good truck. Thanks for the informative video. Good luck with your next car.

[@jacquesb5248]

it's like open source software, when it works its greast but sometime to get it to work is a pain

[@russell9781]

I love my rivian it came with beautiful interior and i have enough space to do normal life things with it it's much better if you have family

[@mitchsargent5543]

I'm also an R1T owner, and have done several cross country trips. While 3rd party charging isn't the best, it's not as bad as you're suggesting. Tesla Supercharger access will also fix these issues. Rivan does prioritize fixes. I too had some service center trips when I first took delivery, the fixes have made my truck super reliable now, and a blast to drive. Honestly, this video really sounds like you're just justifying your action of selling the vehicle, and unnecessarily dragging them through the mud. For that reason, I've unfollowed.

[@bitterbrian]

It's ironic to think the rivian prototypes drove from Argentina to LA in the Long Way Up and after all these years still have normal functional issues.

[@justinstewart3248]

But most of them do not have these issues. It’s a small percentage - first runs of a new company. I’m not sure this is unexpected.

[@KaiPonte]

I wonder if you have back issues driving in the Model Y. That's the one thing (along with lack of Apple Car Play) that I hated about the Model Y on Southern California freeways. I'm shocked at the errors you received. I still see the occasional R1T on the road. Also, calling the 13 miles per hour a "corner case" is ridiculous. That is one thing I like about my now 18-month-old Ford Mach-e. I have 27,000 miles and zero issues. I did have one, where I couldn't fast charge. Turns out a piece of plastic had gotten stuck in the DC fast charging area.

[@kadmow]

So - Not really a truck user.. Tesla's large SUV (misnamed as a Pickup-Truck) is probably a better fit. Roadtripping in a Diesel or Diesel hybrid truck manes more sense, as towing is less affected by increased trailer drag... Experiences worth recording??

[@theghostlyorb]

Sad to hear you say you sold the R1T. I bought mine due to multiple YTs getting them and showing off the cool features. I'm loving my R1T. I would have bought the R1S if the price was the same (bought used). It's great for my use case. Have a diesel truck for my RV and a hybrid for long trips/wife's car.

[@chrismiles2000]

I just love your channel, Ryan! The way you're sincere about EVs and how passionate you are really shows through the video quality and excellent editing skills.

[@danieldiaz9948]

I just want an EV truck or SUV from Rivian or Tesla that has parking assist. There’s so much hub bub about full self driving, why can’t we aim a little lower and just solve parking first ?

[@tylerproctor4878]

Im confused. What were the pros that outwieghed the cons? Cause you named a lot of cons. Personally just bought a new truck a couple years ago for 33k dollars. Ive had exactly 0 visits for service. 4 oil changes that took less time than you did charging. Its done every job ive asked it to do with no issues. It even has bluetooth for my phone music and electric windows so i don't even have to crank them. Im so lazy lol but the real icing on the cake is that it has cruise control!!!!!!!