Living With A Rivian R1T: 6-Month Ownership Update

This is the 6 month ownership update on my Rivian R1T Dual Motor Performance in Limestone. Here is the video showing how much the lease costs: • Watch This Before Leas...
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[@RealHomerSimp2025]

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[@Gjeebs]

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[@voxtek]

Simple question I can answer it, its absolutely worth getting it. Best vehicle I've owned and I just hit 4 months having it.

[@victorb4774]

Seats with air cooling are firmer to avoid collapsing the air passages.

[@rohanm54]

Gen 2 just came out. A lot of your complains did get addressed. Especially suspension and ride quality. The R1S rides at least 40-50% better. They changed bushings, suspension geometry and more. The R1T just got new bushings. Gen 2’s also got heat pumps 👀 I sell these cars for a living, I drive R1T’s and R1S’s all day. I have also owned 2 Quad R1Ts. VIN 811 and a 2023. Gen 2 is going to age MUCH better.

[@Jfreire16]

I understand this is a Gen 1, but these cars are far too expensive to have these issues. I think these cars are super cool and I love the way they look, but these issues are unacceptable for a car this expensive.

[@rohanm54]

@@Jfreire16 This car is kinda for rich people only. Simply because it’s so expensive to fix lol. We’ll see if Gen 2 repairability and quality is better. It’s basically 78-80k minimum after taxes on a BASE model. Why do you think R2 and R3 is coming…👀 Rivian has only been producing for 3-4 years. The retooling they just did at the factory exponentially increases quality AND simplicity in manufacturing. They can pump out cars 30% faster with fewer parts and steps. They have also learned A LOT. I was a beta tester as an employee. My family and I have been at Rivian since 2018. Rivian STILL has a lot to learn. Things are getting scary and exciting at the same time 😂

[@Jfreire16]

@@rohanm54 I get it but they are competing with top end car manufacturers. Unless you are super 100% behind EV idk why you would get this vehicle over Land Rover, BMW, Mercedes, etc at this point. Those vehicles don't have the litany of issues that the Rivian's have. It seems that every single car that comes out has something wrong with it that needs to be fixed. And not only that, but it seems the service centers are overwhelmed with extremely long turn arounds. I'm rooting for Rivian and would potentially own one in the future, but I don't think they are there yet and I think many of these issues should have been worked out before being sold to the public. It makes me feel like a lot of video game companies that early release their games and have players pay to beta test their unfinished product. Not a fan of that practice.

[@rohanm54]

@@Jfreire16 It’s a brand new company man. There’s gonna be HELLA issues at the start. Tesla did the SAME thing. They’re just 10 years ahead. And Rivian will still be ahead of the rest of traditional manufactures, it’s just the traditional manufactures have to make cars that will satisfy their customer base. Rivian doesn’t have to deal with that AND they’re direct to consumer. They’ll have a solid 5+ years of full EV production experience compared to the rest of the traditional OEMS. And commercially, with their EDV/amazon vans, government contracts and pilot programs are already underway. The potential with our vans is limitless and is THE sole reason we’re not going under. When the leases come back by 2026-2028 we’re gonna be in major trouble lol. We’re essentially the only electric 3 row at scale rn. The model x is a joke of an SUV because the sloped the back. The EV9 is the only real concern but it doesn’t have the battery tech needed for 300+ miles. We just have to hope and pray the R2 is a booming success. Otherwise I need a new job 😂😬

[@Jfreire16]

@@rohanm54 Hopefully the R2 can build on what launch vehicles have done and appeal to a larger group of people. Rooting for Rivian. Just too many issues for someone like myself to buy one at this time.

[@Jparkss]

My dad has a R1T. He absolutely loves it. I remember we went to a car show in the Javis center in NYC, he preordered one back then and Rivian actually sent him an artwork of the car before production. Pretty sick. Definitely an ev on par with Tesla

[@efeezee70]

With the air compressor, you need to manually reset the psi after each tire inflation. It won’t auto stop if you don’t.

[@markr543]

I had the same problem with the air pump putting too much air in the tire. You need to reset the pressure between tires by moving the pressure up (+) and down (-). This seems to make it sense the pressure on the next tire before putting air in. I hope this isn't too confusing.

[@mike696969able]

The gap for the golf clubs door is narrower/tighter on the left side than the right side. Right side is wider

[@cyco1978]

1:48 rattle come from the subwoofer blowing air out, figured that out last week (had the truck over a year). Your correct The R1T isn’t for family with car seats, that’s what the R1S is for

[@ChucksRover]

Not sure about dual motor, but on the quad motor if you’re driving in conserve mode, the front wheel drive kills ride comfort. For quad, standard/all purpose mode is smoothest ride.

[@MadisonFalcoFoods]

I love Rivian so much Ready to hear your opinion

[@JaeTheDev]

My family has owned 7 Teslas since 2018. We ordered our first R1T last night. 2nd gen, Adventure trim, Dual-motor AWD, Standard battery with Darkout Package, 20" AS wheels, and the new Rivian Premium Audio. Ive never owned a truck, but being a single family homeowner, with football kids, and never having to ask to borrow the inlaws trucks again will make all the difference. I dont mind the lower 275ish mileage as we wont be road tripping it. Wondering if leasing would be better for us as well for now and possibly buy out later. Real world decisions.

[@mattys8525]

Explore the adventure hole, eye 2 eye! 😋 Fun and versatile with soft & hard settings.. Nice review! The poor NVH is disappointing... I had high expectations considering adjustable air suspension....

[@theghostlyorb]

My built in air-compressor stops automatically when airing up the tires. So something isn't right there.

[@keithjames4658]

I have owned my 2023 R1T quad. I was on the original pre orders , my vehicle was 74k. The price has sense gone up. My truck would cost over 95k new. I have 33,000 miles on my truck. Besides a new minor issues my truck has been near perfect. The customer service I’ve received has been excellent. I live in Ca and my nearest service center is El Segundo a 40 minute drive. The 2 times I went to the service center I was either given a loaner or a rental from enterprise. I love my truck and I’m so glad I waited 1.5 years to take delivery. Hands down this is the best electric truck on the market. I use to own a Tesla and the customer service was horrible and you could never speak to a live person. Rivian has live customer service representatives and they return all calls.

[@usmcsaxoki]

Our zoo, the Ft. Wayne Children's Zoo, also has free Level 2 chargers available. They put out about 7kWs. If I set my charge limit higher than I do at home, by the time we are done at the zoo I have more range then when we left home. Definitely nice to get a free 40 to 60 miles.

[@notasocrates]

The lock-unlock problem you mentioned is present in Tesla when you use the Android App. At least, I have noticed in my home configuration

[@Michael37924]

About the seats: It took me 2 months to realize you can adjust the lumbar support on the front seats... it changes the "stiffness" quite a bit.

[@lilwruwru]

You should’ve used the opening scene as the thumbnail. Way more interesting than a truck in a parking lot

[@xxkyky]

Great review dude

[@Gjeebs]

Thank you!

[@chagog470]

Dumb question but is left headrest backwards

[@Gjeebs]

I thought that too but it doesn’t work either way

[@kokenif]

Way to expensive, crap vehicle for the money always in the shop. Oh, not to mention a horrible company that had been and still is bleeding cash.

[@chagog470]

@@kokenif bleeding cash is normal for a while but man that would scare me owning one.

[@FrankieMahon]

A couple of things. When demoing the air suspension adjusting, don’t keep moving the camera. You make it hard to see the truck moving when the camera is moving. Also, I would have left out your punch-list of minor things for the repair shop. Every car has them and chances are that no one else has your minor issues specifically. They all sounded like small issues specific to your vehicle.

[@SKYLIMI]

I'm waiting for a pickup truck that I can use for work from Monday to Friday and Saturday to Sunday for the family at an affordable price...with a loading space of 6.5

[@chrisdoeseverything123]

I didn't know you were allowed to put a thin protection film on a leased car. Does that mean you are also allowed to wrap it as well?

[@usmcsaxoki]

I noticed your Rivian was doing this and I wish Teslas showed how much power is going to each wheel while your driving on the display. And if there is a way to see this, please let me know.

[@jefferrrson1x]

Wild they used basically an identical UI experience as the Tesla lol. Wild.

[@WardenClyff]

My S60 T6 wt nearly 300. crank HP is a 16.ish gal tank car and I get right around 300. mi on a tank, 93. fuel even from a wholesale club is about 4.35$/gal 68.$-70.$ a fillup it’s maddening

[@emuhneeh]

When driving the R1T do you miss your MY’s autopilot/FSD? How often do you use autopilot/FSD in your M3P/MY? Do you think Driver+ is good enough for the R1T?

[@Gjeebs]

Driver + is okay but you can only use it on certain highways so I wish it had autopilot equivalent.

[@berthogendoorn2133]

All your shortcoming noted on the Rivian R1T first edition have been fixed on the 2nd generation, Kyle and Tom have commented on, and are really impressed. A really great truck, very impressed with Rivian. Check for a software release that should overcome some of the navigation shortcomings, coming to a Rivian near you!!!

[@johnpearson1994]

Not sure what you mean by the NVH issues. Have you had other trucks? Coming from a newer Silverado, the Rivian is way smoother and drives like a sportscar in comparison.

[@Gjeebs]

I have not had other trucks but the vibration up through the steering wheel and the rattles that cine up through the suspension are bad

[@johnpearson1994]

I would take your car in - I have zero vibration through steering and no suspension rattles so that sounds like a problem that needs to be addressed. Keep in mind the Rivian has steer by wire and is completely electric so you shouldn't be feeling any feedack like that from the road.. If you've driven any other half tons, those all have solid leaf spring suspensions in the rear which make the rides very stiff and unforgiving over bumps. The Rivian drives like a Lexus in comparison.

[@RealElectech]

Sounds like you need a refresh R1S. Also your 22s are the worst for NVH, need to switch to 20s for better comfort.

[@dgyoungs]

Great review. More importantly, which sunglasses are those with the blue lenses?

[@Gjeebs]

They are linked in the description from Maui Jim

[@dgyoungs]

@@Gjeebs ok the arms look completely different from the link to your video. It's def red sands? Ty in advance

[@volcalstone]

I put a full PPF on my leased 23 Kia GT. Why? Cause I might keep it at the end of my lease. I had gotten a great deal on the PPF so I went ahead and did it. If It was a lot more I probably wouldn't of done it as it gets to a point where it's not worth it anymore. I always do PPF on new cars, it's just an extra cost of a new ownership. If I get my car used then I wouldn't even bother with it. I also tinted all of my windows including the windshield. I want to enjoy my car for the time that I do have it, regardless if I end up keeping it or not. As of right now I'm planning on keeping it as it's just too good! 😊

[@Gjeebs]

Would you rather have a Rivian R1T or Cybertruck?

[@AvocadoAtrocity]

Cybertruck. - tesla supercharger network - no paint and no dings - Tesla will probably outlive Rivian - larger truck bed - better audio system - better software

[@VitruvianMan18]

Cybertruck

[@DrSarge37]

@@AvocadoAtrocityRivians can charge on the Tesla network with an adapter and starting in 2025 new Rivians will ship with the NACS port by default.

[@tduncan1978]

I'm in the Tesla cult but would rather have a Rivian... especially the next gen

[@KingTechHD]

Rivian all day

[@JesseSmtns]

Still blows my mind that you need to buy your own sunshade on a $90k vehicle. Wish they would add the built in motorized type that my F150 Lightning has.

[@Gjeebs]

totally agree

[@matthewb1107]

Our R1s never has issues with the sun with the base tint. We barely notice it.

[@SethWhaley]

Time to compare yours to the R1T Gen. 2

[@laloajuria4678]

finally, back to interesting content!

[@shaunnapierccc4191]

Did you try flipping your head rest around? Could it be on backwards?

[@Gjeebs]

I am embarrassed to say this was the case lol

[@shaunnapierccc4191]

@@Gjeebshappens to the best of us.

[@Sw33tBabyRays]

Rivian without a doubt.

[@keithferguson6422]

Are planning buying the rivian at end of lease, or buy a Cybertruck ?

[@Gjeebs]

neither as of now

[@alittleofthisnthat5665]

🤔...you must not like or use the frunk or the underbed storage

[@carlosbernard5145]

How upset are you that Rivian heavily discounted lease prices right after you purchased yours?

[@Gjeebs]

It was months later so nothing I can do. I am more upset I didn't lease a R1S which happened a few weeks after I got mine

[@legal3109]

Is your review vehicle a 2023 or 2024 build?

[@Gjeebs]

This is a 2023 and it's mine it's not a press car

[@joshbotelho1994]

What's another 1500-1800 for a powered Tonneau Cover when you spend 90k on a truck? Lol Any color other than silver costs that much or more

[@Gjeebs]

It's a lease

[@rrad8106]

These seem like nits and not a deal breaker.

[@Gjeebs]

You are correct

[@TheeGT51]

Blows my mind that you and others don't include the YEAR of the vehicle in the videos. The year matters, extremely.

[@tomcat0701z2]

Really nice video! So much detail and information. Just pls lose the John Lennon sunglasses…..

[@Jake.mahler]

Gas trucks are expensive these days too

[@xKINGxRCCx]

Got my R1T quad motor with 12,000 miles for $64,000

[@Gjeebs]

Yea used is the way to go

[@xKINGxRCCx]

@@Gjeebs loved mine so far. I do think its kinda lame that the 2nd gens get the adjustable RGB lighting inside knowing the gen 1’s are just as capable. We know this cause they gave us green and red for Halloween by over the air update. Like just make it for everyone lol. Not a huge deal but it makes you question what all they wont give us 1st generation owners just to incentivize people to buy the new ones

[@thegxv13]

Used EVs prices are going down like crazy.

[@eprohoda]

Howdy?!top video-work!)

[@davedj23]

Adventure Hole? You mean Gear Tunnel? 😂

[@kelvinsiuYT]

I just buy a tesla Y but i would prefer have the rivian. That is my dream car

[@TeslaCamNYC]

Haha 2:16 Extra Credit

[@Shamgawwd]

14 cent charging rate at home 😧 lowest you can get in SoCal is 25 cents 😂smh

[@weatherman8123]

My compressor stops.

[@AeroDude73]

Way too many issues for a $95,000 car.

[@luckylenny]

just remember rivian is pre-bankrupt

[@crAZNimal]

so was Tesla over a decade ago , they didn't really made a full year profit till about 2020

[@MrProy33]

I've seen 3 rivisns on the road and had the exact same reaction each time--double take followed by uncontrollable laughter. All three times, I've pulled up next to em in my 3500 with my cattle trailer and watched the shame start to set in. It's a minivan disguised in a pickup shell, but that ain't a pickup. Some of us are truck guys. Rivian buyers are not. Hell, son, you're complaining about a speaker cover...grow up and become a man.

[@lukeunderwood1437]

I’ve seen rivians pull semis out a ditch. Not even close to a minivan.

[@walkerdarin2003]

The moment you said kneel I thought, woke setting? Does the national anthem play at the same time? lol

[@alko_xo]

But aren't all of this car's faults and shortcomings due to the fact that it's made in America? After all, old Joe wouldn't have had to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese electric cars otherwise.

[@mini2nut67]

The front suspension is my biggest complaint on my ‘22 R1T. It feels like the front end is about to fall off when going over speed bumps.

[@EndlessBreathDidges]

Lol, 59 psi is nowhere near close enough to pop a tire.

[@mini2nut67]

Lease = Rent. Stay way unless you are a company and can take the tax perks.

[@alko_xo]

But aren't all of this car's faults and shortcomings due to the fact that it's made in America? After all, old Joe wouldn't have had to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese electric cars otherwise.