Driving Amazon’s ELECTRIC Delivery Vehicle: Rivian EDV
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 พ.ค. 2024
- PART 2: • RIVIAN EDV UPDATE! ///...
My first day DRIVING the Rivian Electric Delivery Vehicle!
I’ll talk about all of the exciting new technology in these vans, how the EDV compares to Amazon’s standard delivery vehicles like the Ford Transit, and some of the issues/quirks I noticed on my first day.
Why do I only have like 20 packages? On this particular day I was an extra driver, so I didn’t have a full route of my own. Here’s what a fully loaded van looks like: • 333 Packages, 171 Stops!
0:00 On Route
15:35 More Thoughts
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This is phenomenal! FedEx truck was clearly jealous.
Geeez have a little self restraint FedEx🙄
The drivers certainly won't be jealous after a few months, GAWD it looks so flimsy.
@@mattstbe6452 I am and I am. : P
@@mattstbe6452 These were made to be replaced quite frequently. The exponential savings Amazon is going to have after fully switching off of fossil fuels for delivery fleet is nuts. The trucks are plenty durable, but will probably be replaced every 3-5 years.
@@mattstbe6452 tell me you've never driven for FedEx without telling me you've never driven for FedEx, their trucks are decrepit, half the time the heat is stuck on, no a/c. loud , many blind spots the list goes on
Freakin sweet.
Yoooo! Love your videos! Thanks for watching man!
Hello there!
Hello... I've been expecting you here jerry
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Heheheheheh
I watched Doug's review yesterday and really liked learning about this Van, but I had no idea how much more fun and interesting it could be watching a proper review from a person actually using the van. Super review thanks so much!
Appreciate it! He had a couple extra quirks I didn’t know about, but really these are delivery vehicles so they start to make more sense when you see them in that context!
@Brian O me too, and fully agree!
Doug is how I got here, I'm surprised he didn't spot the mirror thing.
@@t436 lol that's very unusual for Doug to miss something like that. That's top-notch quirky Doug stuff.
@@t436 He also missed the physical key in the keyfab.
So cool seeing the stuff we build actually reach the widespread general public! Love the reactions everyone gets seeing these things
We love them! Guessing you’re in production or development? Are you on the Rivian or Amazon side?
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@@FridayAdventureClub that van is stupid for offroad, it may work in average residential areas but that thing will leave drivers stranded. It doesn't have the ground clearance as the dodge vans we use.
@@cornbreaddiabetic4615 These EDV's are based off the Rivian SUV/Pickup chassis, so if Amazon needs an AWD version with higher clearance, it wouldn't be difficult to do.
@@georgeerhard1949 bro, I'm out in the country right now delivering in a dodge 3500 pro master, nothing but dirt roads and mud holes
It seemed like Amazon & Rivian actually listened to their workers when designing the van.
I don’t see a bathroom or porta potty, so I’d say they didn’t listen to every need…
@@JohnCap523 would you want to clean that after it's been used?
@@JohnCap523 maybe as a good worker of Amazon you could purchase a composting toilet off of amazon and...
@@happinessiskey2858 From what I’ve read they’re pushed so hard they occasionally have to pee (or worse) in a bucket in their van, so, yea, I think a toilet would be an upgrade.
@@jmd1743 I don’t think Amazon drivers make a great living but maybe you could parlay your snark into a living…
The mirror being offset like that is actually really smart, they put a lot of thought in that van design.
it's nothing new. the 2005 e450 i drove two years ago had offset mirrors, passenger way up on the fender, it reduces the blind spot and requires less head turn.
@@leadfoot8593 well couldn't hurt to have several more vans with that design
@@inoob26 yeah thats the thing w Rivian, its a new company, its learning everyday.
Yeah well it sucks all this rivian development got wasted on scamazon instead of making good cargo vans for anyone
@@LamoidZombieDogyou jealous or something
I talked to a driver when I saw one in my neighborhood. He also mentioned that he liked how the music mutes when he gets out. They are really cool. Would be interesting if Rivian offers a passenger or camper version. The adventure vans are a growing market.
Didn’t notice this! I’ll have to try it!
Amazon and others bought like the entire production line for years. So no they dont have plans for that.
I would totally order a "adventure van" !
That sucks, I want 2 still listen 2 music 🚶 2 and from if possible
This was rather enjoyable, thank you for sharing your journey
The bulkhead door you were noting you open through the screen can be closed by pressing the unlock button on the key fob twice, and closed by pressing lock twice. The vehicle shipping counter on the top of the screen means it was not taken out of shipping mode when it reached your facility. That may be a contributor to your connectivity issues. I would also like to note that I am very happy to see the van is doing good for your route!
Pro tip! I’m gonna try that double click next time!
@@FridayAdventureClub i'd be more concerned with the vehicle being in fucking SHIPPING MODE while i'm doing my route but you know that's just me
@@zachbrown1630 I mean.. A delivery truck is always shipping things, so... ;)
@@zachbrown1630 Did you know t he default code to unlock an EDV is 8726?
Seriously!
It 's in the manual that can be accessed via the touch-screen! 🙂 amazing what one can find when the MANUAL is READ! LOL!
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Like fr bruh this is a youtube video
Dude, you are one hell of a magic person, very natural, no pretence, just so cool calm and collected. Live long, and stay happy..
literally an AI generated response
@@jxnalx7981 how u know
That’s awesome! I had the pleasure of driving an R1T for about 8 months, similar problems and similar features. They fixed the door thing with an update for the R1T. Hope we see more of these.
Honestly an incentive to work as an Amazon delivery driver. The vehicle is awesome. Great video!
@@JohnRohobothI’m an engineer, and not a liberal. No need to aspire more, udk me lol
@wheresimpreza you must not know jack shit about how to talk to people. I know about amazon, its work conditions, etc. Im saying the car is cool.
This was so cool, I'm surprised you're allowed to record yourself for the day while running for Amazon. It's super rad being able to see behind the scenes a bit into what it's like to be a driver for em
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching! 👍📦
@@deku6128I’m 100% sure he got permission before recording his day.
@@JohnCap523 nope, it’s not allowed
@@The_North0 Anything is allowed with permission. This guy has like 9 videos in and about that van, there’s simply no way he’s doing it without permission.
This is the farthest representation of what it’s like to drive for Amazon I’ve ever seen. This guy is going at a snails pace and has like maybe 30-40 stops. I did Amazon for 6 months in Las Vegas. It was 200+ stops a day with 300+ packages. If you took a break you ended up behind no matter what so no one took breaks. Also, as may have heard, the guys peed in bottles. It was so bad that when Covid first hit and our routes were shortened to 100 stops we all joked “hey now I can take a break”. There’s no AC in back of the van and you have to turn the van off at every stop so even in 70 degree weather you baked. Oh, and did I mention that a idiotic computer routes your deliveries? I would frequently have a house be my 5th delivery and the next door neighbor be my 67th. Meaning I was just going in circles all day following the non sensible route the computer decided putting me further behind. Also, you’re not even employed by Amazon. You work for a 3rd party DSP that is CONTRACTED by Amazon. Meaning every dsp is run differently and Amazon can’t be liable for mistakes. It was by far the worst job I’ve ever had and I wouldn’t even wish my enemies to work there. There’s your “behind the scenes”
I work at the Rivian factory. Seeing all of the Amazon vans moving down the line then out to the lot is so exciting! We are doing what we can to reduce auto pollution. I appreciate all companies moving into the EV space. At the end of the day, it's a concerted effort to improve our air quality and not rely on gas. Thank you for the honest review.
I work in production control on the van line.
Whoa!😱 Cool job! You all must be putting in work, we went from 2 vans to like 50 in a matter of weeks!
@@gregthoms5232 Hey Rivian brother! Thank you for what you do and the focus of our real mission. Leaving a better planet for our kid's, kid's kids.
Have you ever seen how a power plant works? 😂
Do a little more reading…where do you think the electricity comes from and how about the kids mining the elements…this would have a bigger carbon foot print than any other, the minute it hits the road…but I love it !
holy hell this thing is awesome! lmao I never expected delivery vans to be such high tech. love how the cargo door opens/closes depending on the drive mode. that nuts
Nice review thabk you for taking the time
I could totally see one pedal being a huge upgrade for that amount of start/stop driving. Looks like Rivian did great for a v1.
This definitely looks like a well thought out van on the inside.
Let us know if you get the outside drivers door latch figured out. And also after you get some time in these vans, how you like the punch button and mechanical release.
Looks like the van has some significant differences in the way you work and move around the van vs the other vans.
I am really curious how that very long wheel base affects the tight quarters maneuverability of that van verses the other vans. Is it more or less easy to get around in tight spaces.
Thanks for your comment!
Very well thought out van, you can tell! It’s perfect for delivery.
Drivers door is a mechanical issue. I had a different van today and it was fine. We put a service order in already I think! I use the electronic button unlatch to open the door from the inside! I think manual open is for emergencies, it has a little hazard icon next to it!
Totally changes the workflow. I park, grab my package, and head to my stop. No e brake, no key-turn, no opening bulkhead door or slider. Literally saves like 5 steps.
And for the wheel base, I’m finding that the steering is way sharper so I don’t have trouble pulling out from behind a parked car, but the rear end does wander a bit from the path of the front wheels so you have to be mindful. It’s just so big, but it drives so smooth that it’s easy to forget!
Didn’t make a video but I did a big route today with no issues, so I’m getting a feel for it!
@@FridayAdventureClub from the sound of it it has 4-wheel steering for maneuverability, although I don't drive one so I wouldn't know.
Seems like everything was designed with practicality and efficiency in mind.
I saw one of these for the first time like 3 weeks ago. There were two of them on the back of a flatbed coming off the mountain on I-90 towards Seattle. Excited to actually see these in use as that was still the only time I've seen them.
Really good video, calm and collective. Very well presentation of the van and its features. It's a really cool van and you did really well presenting.
I was hoping to see a review of this van and you did fantastic job. If Rivian can bring a camper version of it for general public, that would be really cool.
Doug demuro did a great review of this van
The fuel savings is huge. Not to mention the reduced maintenance. No oil changes and if driven right; never need brake pads.
Bruh it’ll always need brake pads
@@ttamcc.4674 Less often yeah, most EVs have a "one pedal driving" option. So they will use regenerative braking which puts energy back into the battery while saving brakes by using the motors to brake.
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@@ttamcc.4674 You would be amazed at how little the brakes are ever used in an electric vehicle. When you ease off the pedal the motors are driven as generators and this applies a strong enough resistance to slow the vehicle without pressing the brake. Imagine how much potential energy is wasted going down a long hill in a loaded vehicle ... rather than just producing lots of heat and brake dust this thing puts the energy back into the battery.
How much to replace the batteries?
Thats Cool! I cant wait to see more of these show up
Such crazy hitech vehicle, very well thought. Looks great as well. Delivery boys have another reason to love their jobs.
much love from a fellow Washingtonian. I loved the quality of this video. it was also great that you took the time to explain everything. Keep up the great work man. 😀😀
Awesome video thanks ,waiting long time to see someone introduce it. You did fantastic job.thanks mate
Just want to say congrats to the success of your video man! Nice work!
I absolutely enjoyed this video! Thank youuuu
State of the art electric vehicle.
'Finally a second shelf'
I can't think of a better analogy for working for a big company these days.
Oh my God! The depth of this review is top notch and your presentation is brilliant. You have the potential to become one of the best the automobile reviewer. All the best
Thank you for that amazing insight :)
Very cool walkthrough of this new van. Good to hear how this piece of equipment makes your job better. Also thanks Amazon for allowing you to share it.
There is only like 20 at each warehouse, and not everyone gets to use them.
The owner’s manual is a great resource for answering questions about features and benefits of the vehicle.
Yes i would be very curious. But do you know how to get it ?
Lol-RTFM.
Great video!! This is perhaps one of the best car/van reviews I've seen. Great to see that the Rivian works for snacks :)
Woooow thank you so much! 10/10 snacking capabilities 🥪
heyyy you made it before doug demuro, i actually found your video through his though. :)
Thank you so much for taking us on a tour with you and giving us an inside-view of the new van and the daily life as an amazon driver.
Man I love your positive and passionate vibes. I was smiling the whole time watching this.
Almost makes me want to be a driver for Amazon.... Thank you for what you do.
Appreciate you! Glad you enjoyed! 📦
I noticed the rear sliding door is just a mini garage door, with the tracks and torsion spring. Looks really fantastic. Thanks for showing us.
Yup! Roll-up door all the way! Thanks for watching! 👍
exactly what I wanted to see and know, well presented showed what needed to be shown and no more great work!
Great video! I own an R1T and love seeing the Amazon vans pop up.
BTW, it’s “when I let off the accelerator” and no longer “let off the gas” haha takes some getting use to, but it will come.
Be prepared for the many questions of “yea, but who makes it”
This was very sincere. I felt like I was learning and truly experiencing this one with you, the problems you encountered and insight of what it’s like working at Amazon was a great take.
Appreciate it!👍 Pretty honest look at what my day is like! Thanks for watching!
I like how he said I need to post this before Doug Demuro posts his. That was funny. I'm looking forward to watching Doug's take on the Rivian Amazon Vans also. Great video my man. Very Detailed and informative.
this was such an awesome video, I haven't seen anyone else make a video this informative and entertaining about the EDV. Definitely will be recommending this video to Rivian fans.
Thanks!🙏 Been having a lot of fun driving these vans! 🤩
Great video! I hope it makes your job more fun and enjoyable!
man up to 1.1 mil! that's amazing, congrats! enjoyed this and can't wait for more!
Can’t believe it man!😱 More to come! Editing one this week!
The post office really needs to be buying these vans
the post office can’t afford those vans
I love the turning ratio of the EDV...these things turn so much sharper than a Ford/Dodge/Sprinter!!!!
one of the biggest reasons i quit delivering mail was because of how bad the exhaust fumes were from the mail truck. it gave me extreme headache all of the time.
Loved your review. Always joy seeing things from the end user perspective. Thank you
Appreciate it! Pumped I was able to try one out. Worth the hype in my opinion!
Looks pretty sweet. Looks like they put a lot of thought into maximizing the inside compared to the outside size and the drivability. Would be a nice base for a stealth camper build if it wasnt electric.
In addition to the Rivian R1T and Rivian R1S, the Rivian EDV 700 is on sale now, although exclusively for Amazon.
Great video. First time I’ve ever seen one, even on video. Thanks! 👍
👍Thanks for your unique driving experience! Please post updates! Best to you. 😁
Thanks for watching! Stay tuned!👍
Thank you for this video! I'm in Southern California, and I've been eagerly wondering when we'll see the Rivian Amazon vans, none so far. Loved your attention to detail! So practical. I hope that there will be a minivan in the Rivian future!
Thanks for watching! I think they’re rolling out in major metro areas first, so depending where you are in California there’s a chance you’ll see one soon!
You’ll see a lot more of these in the next 6 months in so cal. Currently building out the EV charging infrastructure at all the sites.
@@FridayAdventureClub True this, they’re rolling out these vans in my area; I’m actually driving one right now so awesome! Btw Im in Irvine/Santa Ana so pretty big
Love it! this guy clearly loves his job!
that is a super cool insight into the EDV, thanks for sharing it!
also: you might not deliver in my country, but you and all amazon drivers deserve a huge thank you for your line of work - hats off to you!
Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching! And thanks!😎
I think this was a good presentation.
It definitely makes me give serious thought to a Rivian van in the future when they are available for the general public.
I started working as an Amazon driver in October and it’s been awesome watching the EDV rollout at my station. I have quite a few friends who’ve driven it and I’ve been rescued once or twice by one.
Haven’t been lucky enough to drive one yet though, but oh well haha.
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Great job on this video! Very thorough and interesting.
Appreciate your content man , love from Kashmir
That’s the first time I’ve ever been impressed by any electric vehicle. Genuinely looks awesome! Hope you have a great time driving that thing
It’s so good! Thank you!🙏
great vid, doing flex in my electric car requires about 30 minutes of charging during any route over 4 hours which kind of sucks. I've had a noticeable amount of battery depreciation now that it's got 80k miles on it so I hope the vans hold up well!
The best review, thanks mate
Appreciate it! 🙌
Cool Video Bro, Very Detailed Also Liked How You Figured Everything Out With The Van
Please Rivian, survive and keep building great vehicles. EV vans are practical and suited for variety of use cases. The long wheelbase is both great and at the same time, seems challenging to maneuver in the city quarters.
They have hit some rough patches but the company should be fine - have major backers , good products, and driven CEO.
Best part? -Elon-
Yeah rivian is going to be just fine. They are one of the winners!
Rivian is well positioned. Strong product. Strong brand. I'd be more concerned about GM making it to the future.
@@ranger_a6953 #triggered
The drivers side door I've noticed is kind of weird and touchy. Also to make your life easier and eliminate an extra step while on route you can just put the van in drive and it will start navigating you to your next stop. I've driven the EDV off and on for a few months and I really like it! Oh and another note on the fan in the cargo area, during the summer months when it gets hot if you have the fan set to "auto" when you're in the van and the bulkhead and rear cargo doors are closed it will turn on and blow air from the outside into the cargo area to keep it cooler so you and/or the packages won't just bake on a hot sunny day.
That truckin' awesome.... I follow the van lifers & these Rivians look great. Love the head room. Gas is just a killer for trying to live frugally in van life..... This Rivian will be a game changer. When Amazon retires these vans and they hit the used market I'd be checking them out!!!
Love the rivian!! Good job keep it up!!!
Really interesting video and what an ace van! Ive had evs for years and they are just so much fun and better than stinkies. Good job!
as and electric skeptic, this is by far one of the best ev's made and use IMO, i think it will hold up
This is so cool! I’m really looking forward to seeing these on the streets of my town. Some of the older gas delivery vans are very noisy and all of them spout clouds of pollutants every time they move.
The delivery of your video is great man
Keep up the awesome work!
Appreciate it! Thank you!
Wow, Its a better van...not just a different powertrain. Very cool video. Thanks for sharing!!!
Exactly! Not even really comparable to the normal cargo vans at this point!
Rivian probably has Amazon to thank for their ability to continue forth with manufacturing and production without too much issue; whereas without 'em, it's quite possibly they wouldn't have made it this far. Love the EDV!
Cool! thanks for sharing!
Great walkthrough!
These are so cool!
Aye man loved your video on it! Very cool to drive, makes the job wayyy easier!
I bet man! Glad you get to experience some of the new car tech through work! Keep up the videos!
Great video & awesome to see EV's getting into the huge delivery market. What was the total distance traveled, stops, and range use for the shift? Was the van ready to go for the next person to drive this van?
Need more Vans like this
Such a great video, looking forward to more videos blogs!❤
Thanks for watching! 🙏
Cool video man, I knew you'd like it. You pointed out some things I hadn't fully appreciated. As far as sync issues, the first troubleshooting step should be the "Restart" button. I believe you can find it after you click the button in the top right after you hit the map. They added it like a week or two ago and it helps, but it doesn't always work! Sometimes you have to take it a step farther and reboot the whole van. You can do this by simultaneously holding button on the left side of the steering wheel and the hazards for 10 seconds. If you ever encounter that the vehicle seems "stuck" to the previous user, this will probably be your best bet. Overall, though, the sync issues have progressively gotten a lot better recently with new software updates, which is great. Cheers!
Thanks Dawg! I’ll have to look for that reset button, and had no idea how to reboot! Yeah the sync issue sounds fixable, even without the map this thing is cool to drive!
So cool that you got to drive one. Are you going to be driving them for now on? Really cool tech. Thanks for sharing.
Super cool man, they’re awesome. Im trained and my DSP just received our 6th one, so I’ll probably be in them quite a bit! Thanks for watching!
This was awesome!
I drove by a ram Amazon van while watching this. Can’t wait to see these all over!
The button you pressed to open the rear rolling door looks like it was glow-in-the-dark. I’ll bet that’s required in case someone were to get trapped in there (just like it’s required nowadays to have an emergency glow handle inside car trunks.)
Great video. Not only was it nice to learn about the van, but I lived on Capitol Hill for a few years back in the 1970's when I was about your age and it is interesting to see how it still looks so much the same after all this time,
AMAZING! Doug Demuro didn't get to drive this sooooo glad you did!
I saw one of these in my neighborhood the other day....very cool!
I saw a new EV van 2 weeks ago on the road and yesterday in my area in Gilbert, AZ. Look really cool. Totally obvious what it is. Very good video, well done.
They’re pretty distinct but also blend in pretty will with the Amazon paint job. Thanks for watching! 👍
Nice to see the feed backs, a couple of things that you had some problems with. I tested these vans with Rivian, and the diver door take some time to get use to, but all you need to do is press the button on door to unlock, and immediately start to push/pull on it. All the doors work by proximity, it should know that you are near, that is why the light is always on. Other wise put key fob up to door. The doors have to be all closed, locked, and key fob not in proximity for lights to turn off. The lock on the center console is for vehicle, and does not lock/ unlock screen. Finally the counter is for shipping the vehicle, so it doesn't wake up, and unlock or turn it self on while on a flatbed. On center console, its under settings, and its a mode that the EDV can be in. It can cause problems for proximity locking/ unlocking. Also when you walk away from the van, it should auto close and lock bulkhead door. Let me know if you got any more questions. I really enjoyed the video.
Oooh very interesting! I bet the timer could’ve been the issue because I haven’t noticed it since then. Appreciate your comment, good perspective!
Fun seeing you drive around Queen Anne, used to live there:)
Love your style. I like everything about the video.
Hey! I got an Amazon delivery by RDV while I was watching this video! (Not by you. That would have been too meta.)
Ha! No way! That would have been mine boggling😂
It looks like there's a handy dash bin for your "work phone" delivery tracking device over by the right-hand door in front. I wonder if it also charges over there, making it handy on the way in and out. That way you won't have to fumble with swapping your personal device on the charging pad.
There is a nice little shelf over there, I’ll have to try it out!
Great video! So many people are going to be living in these.
Amazon drivers are going to love these, no more queuing up at the gas station at the end of the shift just wasting time to fill up, simply head back and plug in and return to a fully charged vehicle in the morning.
5:10 In my (unqualified) opinion the shelfs should have some anti-slip pads on them and they should be sloped more aggressively since this:
1. Prevents them from sliding or falling off
2. Makes them stick out less into the walkway
At least that is how similar shelving in Swiss trains look like.
I guess steeper slopes could make it difficult for smaller drivers?
Ideally you would just be able to change between two or three angles I think.
A few other people have made this comment! There’s a little lip on the edge that keeps big boxes in place, and typically smaller packages are grouped in totes so there’s not really much to slide around or fall over!
I don't even care about the truck, but watching this nice dude doing is work is so relaxing for some reason.
This was fun to watch
Thanks for watching!🙏
Cool video - thanks! Hopefully we'll get to see the smaller/narrower version appear over here in Europe before too long.
Dude is just working no complaints just pure work, love the attitude nothing but a cool personality 😎
Appreciate it man! 👍
@Friday Adventure Club You're Welcome 🙏
It's clear the designers really sat down with delivery drivers & got into the nuts & bolts about how to make delivering as easy as possible. It all just makes sence
It does! Makes a huge difference.
No not all man. Our workplace conditions are atrocious. This guy got a special route from Amazon to hide the fact that there is like 8 rivians max at most stations as well as giving us 35 tote bags & 30ish overflow packages. This guy only has 20 overflow total. Thats why he has time to make this video unlike everyone else who are pissing in bottles bc we have almost 200 stops with 400+ packages. Using a restroom will put you too far behind on your route. It's really not ok how Amazon steadily increases our workload daily until we quit. Rinse and repeat.