Sandy and Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe talk about the R1T.
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- Sandy and Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe talk about the R1T.
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All jokes aside, this was an awesome video. Love when Sandy gets to interact directly with CEO and product.
Thanks
INNOVATIVE , WEII DONE
INNOVATIVE WELL DONE
Well done Rivian its tough enough to be an EV startup, but Rivian diving into the hot pickup market with such a great first effort is nothing short of amazing. Well done to Sandy and the Munro team for bringing some depth to the engineering of these new vehicles and companies.
like tesla, they've got lots of tech and new ideas - the cameras, teh storage, the bed lock cable, etc. I have complaints about my tesla, but it's the tech I can't leave!
I don't think they'll hit profitability very soon unfortunately though.
@@bluetoad2668 like the definition of success, profitability has several measures.
How many do they have to produce to pay their bills? If tehy can do that they can survive.
Paying back investors, expanding, that's the next level of profitability.
Makes sense it's an untouched market
@@bluetoad2668 - No reasonable person would expect Rivian, or any other startup (e.g. Tesla) to be profitable only months after going production.
I recently started a mechanical design engineering position at Rivian. This video got me pumped, excited to perform my best work to help design more remarkable electric vehicles like this R1T. Pretty neat seeing Sandy checking it out!
Still there? Would love an update.
A Rivian R1T electric pickup truck apparently caught fire while parked next to an Electrify America charging station in Mill Valley, California, with the Southern Marin Fire Department responding. Both Rivian and Electrify America are investigating the incident, but images appear to show the fire was contained to the front of the truck, where the charge port is located.
I'm an instant fan of Scaringe, open and honest. This is the only way to do it now a days. Truck looks great.
It would be a much better company, if they hadn't let Amazon buy in.
@@badsamaritan8223 please explain why. I don't know the details, I thought it might have saved them, development and scaling is expensive no?
@@Exalta101 In what way was he dishonest in your humble opinion ? :)
@@Exalta101 ok, I agree he was polite, and perhaps holding back, as everyone in that position would, as you have to be careful, yet he acknowledged all issues when sandy brought them up, and in general let sandy lead the video. would love for you to give me a timestamp or call out something specific I might have missed.
@@Exalta101 Alright, I think I get where you're coming from, even if I see it differently, thanks for explaining. :)
I love RJ smiles when Munro said we ordered one. RJ thinking "oh, he is tearing it down".
Sandy: "Where's ours? Cory would love to drive it back"
RJ: "...depends on what you do to it."
He seemed much happier when Sandy suggested that Cory might keep it.
Love to see Munro reviewing non-Tesla products, its great to have an insight on the whole EV industry.
Thanks
RJ seems really sincere and truly passionate for his product. He is highly intelligent as well. Sure nice too meet him and the RT 1 in this intimate conversation with Sandy.
That's gotta be the right way of doing things and let potential future customers that he sell a tough & thorough developed tested product.. Well tested in different situations & environments, accepting critiques as well in a positive constructive way not offending them is all proofing all these will lead to an awesome vehicle really..
Don't mix it up, please. 🇷🇺
"RT 1" sound to me like "Russia Today" - #1 channel for evil propaganda and polarizing fake news (even less true media than FOX news). 🇺🇲
🛻
But this Rivian model is called "R1T", isn't it?
Impressive. Rivian will make a fine addition to the US auto makers. I think they will give Ford a run for the money.
Sadly, not for a while. Ford have the experience & supply chain to ramp up big production numbers very, very quickly once they get going in earnest. Just hope they don't drive Rivian out of business before they really get going!
Ford is old.
Likely won’t be competing with Ford in this lifetime
Incorporating ocean plastic into the supply chain is a brilliant move! They could do the same with river plastics. Go Rivian!
and roadside beer cans
Nice! They could name it the Rivian Riverian.
The Name Rivian is from the Indian River where RJ started the company, in Rockledge Florida.
In the province of Quebec, they started a pilot project in using all kinds of plastics to incorporate into the building of their roads , and it sounded really promising.
@@StormyDog aren’t you just….clever🙄 Except the name Rivian is already from the word River. It’s actually Indian+River = Rivian
Sandy can't help it but look for the faults. It's just in his blood, but then that's why he's as respected as he is. Great video, the truck is just amazing.
Unless the vehicle is a Tesla.
@@cadriver2570 BullShit, try watching the latest Model S Plaid teardown on the doors. He rips into them.
@@alexmanojlovic768 Does he mention the HV lines just above the under-shielding, which they basically condemned the Mini electric for having?
It's not BS at all, the guy is a Tesla investor and did a whole series of promotional videos road tripping in a Plaid. You would have to be a serious Muskateer to not see the bias here.
@@cadriver2570 honestly.. who recommends a yoke?
@@TechDork1 He likes that because he is oddly proportioned, and he says so.
RJ must be really confident in his product to let Sandy check it out real time! Great video guys. The 45 or so minutes went by so quick. I can't wait to see the teardown, when are you expecting to get one?
Twelve years to get to the point of manufacturing. Kudos to the CEO for having the initiative to turn this idea into the real thing, navigating through myriad challenges and obstacles along the way, any one of which could have been fatal. I wish our culture could celebrate people and accomplishments like this instead of you-know-what.
It’s extremely impressive everything worked in this live demo. Anyone who live demoed things will know what I am talking about. Hopefully Rivian will be able to ramp up production quickly.
What demo? The car didn't even go offroad, the thing it sells itself on.
@@miguellopez3392 Not to many places to go off road near LAX. That being said, there was some towing and real use tests by TFLtalk on TH-cam, still not extreme off-roading though
I would completely agree with you if this wasn't a production car. Based on what was said in the video though this is a production vehicle (albeit an early build), and thus should just work.
As someone who gave live demos, it's even more impressive given that it's a live demo to someone who spends his days literally taking cars apart piece by piece and eyeballing every single smallest detail!
It's refreshing to say wow at each place you look and another fun gadget or function. Definitely feels more the right price then if bare bones.
It's very clear that RJ's knowledge of the truck runs deep. 21:28 What a badass move, to get a suggestion from Sandy Munro (drain plug) and be able to just casually point out how it's already been implemented. Sandy's reaction was priceless, and RJ should be proud.
Oh yeah, that's so amazing...
Yea RJ and the team have a lot to be proud of. That's a quality vehicle.
They've just got to ramp it.
I suggest giving Sandy and Associates more than a few 'free' lunches.
RJ - so refreshing to see a CEO who has a passion for the product, not just a bean counter. I sure hope his energy translates into a successful full-on launch. (Yes I know Rivian is shipping limited numbers already.)
I loved the drain plug moment. It reminded me of Michael Moore challenging Bill Ford to do an oil change on an F-150 and Bill did it. (Not a hard job, but I’ll bet not many executives could do it.)
@@wtmayhew And I know RJ could also change the oil in an F-150.
Nice one Sandy. You went deep on this one. Looking forward to your tear down of the Rivian T1. Very cool that you got the top dog himself to do the tour. Impressive the way Rivian designed that truck, so free and unconventional, like there was no rules or boundaries. The gear tunnel, add on kitchen, goose neck hinges for the tailgate and retractable load carrier that works on top of the bedside as well as the roof top. As a vertical challenged dude, I really wish Rivian would have designed the frunk opening/hood with a tongue in the front for lower oading height, , like on the Ford truck.The way the frunk opened and closed was like a dance, and same for the charge port. What a way to start off as brand new electric car manufacturer. It seems no short cuts was taken. Respect. But how was Rivian able to stay unknown to the word for an entire decade all while hiring engineers and working on prototypes? And where did the early funding comes from? Was the founder a trust fund kid? Crypto miner? or how did he fund the operations for the first decade?
You and me both!
Amazing design, impressive product. Just let me complain about the chosen point for charging port. Crazy front corner (like Mercedes), just the most vulnerable point if you have a small accident. Please design guys, think about protecting the charging port same as usual fuel ice cars.
Rivian is Amazon Billions, otherwise it wouldn't exist AMAZON owns rivian, and it's biggest customer
@@cengeb you are WRONG. Amazon has 5% Rivian shares. Ford also has 5% Rivian shares. Without Amazon and without Ford the other 90% of Rivian would be doing just fine.
@@FreshCityVentures Without Amazon ordering 100,000 vehicles, they wouldn't get the production jolt it needs, didn't Ford bailout on rivian, stay current
“I kinda like this truck” - Sandy
Haha. That’s high praise.
I've been waiting for Sandy to do a video with RJ and Rivian. Keep on crushing it guys!
Thanks Austin
Your charge port will be hated. Lol.
Love Sandy's honesty.
It's kind of cool and it breaks ice
Hated by the guys on the floor but loved by the owners!
@@TEDActuallyTalks With it being on the front of the vehicle I could see it getting a bit muddy in rainy climates, and though the motion is cool, I think it could have just as easily been a motorised flip open like on the Model 3/Y!
Otherwise, it does look cool! :)
@@VoxelLoop nope. It’s been fine on mine!
I like it, but I wonder about putting the charge port right on the corner where it is fairly vulnerable to collision damage. Looks like it will be expensive to repair with its complex mechanism.
" Production is hell " Let's hope they make a go of it even with the cell and chip shortage ⚡⚡
True but in this area, Rivian had help from Ford.
I like it. Everything sounds good. Doors sound solid as does the tailgate. Great engineering work.
I noticed all of the doors shut with a nice thud. A well engineered product.
Didn't you notice 8 minutes in, the rear "door handle" sticking out after the door was closed? I guess that's a feature of fit and finish.
@@curthutchings511 I noticed that too, but all 4 are stuck out. I think it's a "readiness feature" & will go flush when you start the motor. However I think it's a very bad idea. Imagine someone running past in a car park or down the pavement with a baggy jacket etc or bags, snagging on them. Oops. Jacket or handle ruined.
I think this is the truck to beat. So many smart innovations! And RJ seems like a great guy and he's a great spokesperson for the brand!
The battle between this, the ford and the tesla will be interesting
If it weren't for the expensiveness of the Silverado, I'd say Chevy is the one to beat.
@@skippityblippity8656 plenty who will want each particular style & features. Fairly sure each will have more demand than they can supply.
Looks like Sandy likes it so far, he’s one of the few people on here that I really value their opinion. Can’t wait for the tear down. Love Sandy!
He's got great points in BEVs, but still too Tesla biased.
I think Sandy is one of the few people Elon is intimidated by lol, that interview between the two was really interesting, Elon was defensive in his stance. Could be because Sandy called out Tesla defects and bad design a few years back and knew what he was talking about. Its all the more amazing the Tesla made the updates and now Sandy is super impressed.
I am hopeful more care companies make it, Rivian seems like a great car company, I also like Arrival but they are a completely different production model and who knows if it will ultimately work out or not. Interesting time to be alive.
@@RogerM88 Tesla is the only one actually shaking up the market with EV's. He's impressed with their crazy engineering feats, so I can see why, from an engineer's perspective, he leans into Tesla-praising, especially after they incorporated many concerns that he and his team raised.
He's tired of the old market, Tesla is his current relief from old auto-trends. He'll be perfectly happy to praise every company who comes along and delivers a good product at the end of the day, even with issues that need to be resolved.
For me, as much as I admire Tesla for what they've done, I'd never buy one as they are currently. Their support chain and parts supply are both severely hampered for post-purchase fixes, I really don't like how few buttons there are in the vehicle; burying things in menus unnecessarily, and their paint issues need addressing asap.
I'd much rather have a Rivian based on looks and function alone, but even they will be a long time coming before they scale up appropriately enough and have that customer support chain in place to ensure that nobody who buys their $70K+ vehicle has too many headaches, because they will most certainly come up.
16 mins in and I’ve learned a lot about the r1t that is very interest and that I haven’t heard any other outlet talk about. Things such as the arc, motor gearing, and software for drive modes. Now I truly understand why the vehicle switches to front wheel drive on the highway.
So impressive Steve-O has become the CEO of Rivian!
I was thinking the same thing. 🤣
because he cant turn on light on his own boombox shit haha
maybe he was coked up again
Thanks to both of you for doing this. It's great to have the two of you going over the car. Because, we know sandy will speak his mind and RJ will obviously point out all the good bits.
RJ comes across as a nice solid smart guy and its great to meet the personalities' behind the products.
After watching, my understanding of both the product and the company have gone from vague to specific in 47 minutes. This video is actually like Sandy's design ideals. Simple, through smartness, efficient, effective and excellent value for money.
I'm impressed that RJ has a Phd in M.E. That's certainly why he was so familiar with every detail and able to answer any question. That's a great start for a company producing such a high-tech product and I can hardly wait to see the underside mechanicals. I also like that the truck is reported to be "small" in N. American terms which means it will be between "large" and "just right" for the other 94% of the global population.
The more I see of the Rivian the more I like it and would love to buy one.
When Sandy gives a thumbs up, it means something. What a great truck.
When I saw the R1t and R1S at the New York Auto show a couple years ago, the team manning the booth weren’t just hired talent. They were the engineers. I spoke with the guy who was directly responsible for the mirrors and other pieces that he pointed out and discussed in detail. This is the kind of enthusiasm and energy I love about Rivian. I have a reservation for a yellow R1S. Recently I received a frame-able print of my configuration. Though I really like the muddy color of the R1T shown here.
Remembering to go back and re-open his door for RJ, classic Gent Sandy.👍
Looking forward to the teardown! Looks great from the outside, makes me excited for all the engineering on the inside!
You and me both!
@@MunroLive But not Corey!
I absolutely love Sandy's take on vehicles. Every time I watch him I feel like he's forgotten more than most people know.
When I first saw the R1 Prototypes at the LA auto show a few years ago, I didn't like the front design, but now it's growing on me and gives Rivian a very distinctive face. I hope the company succeeds and with Tesla and Lucid, knock off the legacy automakers from their pedestal.
Why? So they become the legacy Automakers? You must be sleeping if you think other Automakers will let go from BEVs is there is profit margins to be made.
@@RogerM88 the problem is it's the legacy 1d10ts are the one's who've been sleeping. What planet are you on?
They thought they could tell stories in the press & pay internet shills (in conjunction with the Oil baron's & StealerShips) to protect their current revenue streams by destroying the truth of EV's with BS to forestall the inevitable. They're playing catch-up now. The Mach-E is a case in point. It's OK, but just not as good as a Tesla.
@@alexmanojlovic768 You're switching the "Oil barons" for the "Lithium barons" and "Chinese industry barons". Stop being a hypocrite and a sheep. Many Automakers didn't switch for BEVs because they are barely profitable. And now that they are serious about BEVs, they are already toe to toe with Tesla in range and efficiency, and far over with built quality and Service. Tesla production seems to focus in quantity mo quality, and increasing production, will expose even more their Assistance Service problems.
@@RogerM88 @RogerM "many automakers didn't switch... BARELY PROFITABLE"
YOU CALL ME A SHEEP 🤡
OK. Do me a favour. Lick a lithium battery casing for 5 days, then stick a hosepipe up your exhaust pipe and suck on it for just 5 minutes.
The oil fraternity don't give a sh1t about emissions or mpg (DIESELGATE for one). The Battery industry & EV industry as a whole are specifically altering extraction, refining, production & use as much as possible to reduce the impact on the planet & our health. Oil 4r5eholes only do this when legislated.
"Toe to toe with efficiency & quality" 😅😂🤣. You can read, right? Oh sorry, just headlines....
you Muppet Sheep.
Let's not change because.... More.
0n.....
I love that you are putting out information on as many varieties of products in your presentations as possible. Keeping us informed with Munro Live!
The more I see of the Rivian R1T and S the more I like it.
Incorporating ocean plastic into the packing and shipping supply chain is great idea .
I also like the face that they use gearing to give the rear more torque.
Sandy, thank you for showcasing another great product on your show! You're a genius! No hype, just straight facts. This definately made me respect RJ and Rivian and the products they are developing despite me still being the Cybertruck fan!
Real genius! He put the Ford Maverick in the same class as the Rivian!
Can’t wait to watch!
I hope you gave tough questions.
Sandy, this was great! I think we need a bloopers video...RJ could not help but keep laughing.
Change the headlights and it will do better 👍
Great show. It is next to impossible to get technical details from Rivian. We depend on you guys to share what you can find out. Looking forward to teardown.
Very awesome vehicle. I hope Rivian ramps up well this year and becomes profitable within a couple of years. We need as many EVs as we can get.
6:47 [Munro] I, kinda like this truck … we have one on order … Cory Steuben's name is on it.
[Scaringe] *looks happy*
6:58 [Munro] But … whether he'll get a chance to drive it too much. …
07:02 [Scaringe] Yeah, unfortunately I know what its destiny is going to be.
Great insights, thank you once again!
I can definitely confirm the supply issues for plastics, was a huge problem especially a year ago when the Du Pont plant in Texas was closed because of the snow storm, supply for Nylon has been short ever since then and is getting better only slowly. Another reason may be that a lot of plastic is needed for the Covid quick tests.
Lots of really nice features....I love it. Great episode thanks for taking us with you.
We are all looking forward to this teardown, I was hoping Sandy was taking delivery.
We do have one on order.
Quad-motor drive, independent air suspension and hydraulic roll control - standard on every Rivian.
They start at just $67K 👍
Not bad when you consider the price of a Chevy Suburban
I think they are a relative bargain. The quad motor cybertruck will top $100k
I like how right off the bat RJ states that the truck is the result of 'lots and lots and lots of work by lots and lots of people' and doesn't try to take all the credit for its creation. That's... refreshing.
I really like this company and this truck, and I've invested a bit too. Can't wait to see Munro tear it apart. They've really thought of everything and I think this truck is going to do very well. I wonder if there's a better way to store those roof rack cross members when not in use? Adding rechargeable components such as the integrated flashlight and speaker/lantern was such a great idea. Love the accessory kitchen too.
Wow! The Rivian keeps on impressing. This one I want. Great talk between RJ and Sandy. Also take note of that the company was founded 12 years back - it takes time to build great companies : the future looks awesome for Rivian!
Very impressive! If Rivian can produce their pickups in large numbers, they will have a sufficient foothold to offer other models and compete with Tesla. I was struck by Rivian's attention to detail and its innovative engineering. I am, however, doubtful we will see many produced this year. Nevertheless, they have a vehicle that can effectively compete with Tesla.
What a great great video. So relaxed and honest. Love the style and materials. Truly excited to see Rivian in the UK
Of all the new vehicles on the market today being gas or electric, I would certainly choose the Rivian hands down over any of them. The R1T appears to be very well engineered and I loved the conversation with their CEO as well.
Wow! This is so awesome!!! It's great that Rivian is giving the other auto makers a run for their money. I would love to own a Rivian someday when I can afford it.
I haven't wanted a pickup truck again for quite a while, but this one would suit me just fine.
Thanks for the most complete review I have yet seen. Makes me want to go more in-depth even though I have a Cyber truck on order. Like what I saw.
I take a lot of knowledge from your videos, Sandy.
Besides cars stuff, you provide a great example of how to talk business to people.
No matter if you are chatting with the fans on a parking lot, or speaking to the CEO, you are always chill, concentrated, cracking jokes, and being honest most of the time. Not to mention the ability to avoid unnecessary topics.
Thank you, great example.
I'm getting frustrated at never being able to afford this stuff. This truck would be just small enough for Europe too. The green is beautiful.
As time moves on lower cost products will have the same features.
I agree with you and I agree with the gentleman below I guess it has to trickle down into the used car market however this car probably wouldn’t be affordable for me for almost a decade it would have to be less than 40 grand for me to be able to afford it
Invest in Rivian stock you’ll be able to buy one few years
Sandy channeling his inner Maverick during the drive with those aviators.
Even though the truck is amazing, until the range is over 400 miles or until the fast charging stations improve, I can’t take a Rivian R1T from my house to my ski condo. It’s impossible without an overnight stay. But I pass 2 Tesla super chargers on the trip. Holding out for my Cybertruck.
I feel the same way. Even if I like the truck more than the Tesla cyber truck if I cannot use it the way I want to and then it’s not worth while maybe in 10 years everything will be equal but for now I’m gonna stick with Tesla as well.
Can't wait to see one in Canada! They are amazing.
Really great to see how EVs are progressing,great work.
I have an R1S on order to deliver first half of 2023, I will be watching closely for your tear down and opinion on the quality & build. I have a 2015 4Runner I’ll be keeping too for camping in charging dead zones here in Oregon (we have a huge area on the SE corner of the state with no chargers). I see a lot of comments about the lack of efficiency compared to other EVs but it’s a truck and SUV, they will not be as efficient due to size & shape! I really appreciate your teams work in the tear downs & analysis! Just hoping RJ & Rivian can live through “production hell”. Thank you very much for the video!!
all the best
i see this guy loves his product so much i feel his taking about his child I touched by this fact👍👍👍
Totally enjoyed your presentation and questions along with constructive comments. While I no longer drive, low vision, I would buy one of these units immediately when available in NZ.
Two of my favorite people!
Great interview. RJ is a gem, and the truck is incredible.
Thanks Zen!
ZEN - the RIVIAN truck is just OK, but it's too Expensive for what you get.
FUD Lightweight or Cybertruck is a BETTER choice.
@@markplott4820 both are great but Tesla needs competition to bring cybertruck as a masterpiece of engineering
@@markplott4820 the R1T is cheap for what you get and the cyber truck will definitely not be $40k, that is another Musk lie.
@@GA-wq8xq - we shall see.
RIVN is overvalued and R1T is overvalued, should only cost $27k with tech included.....KANDY K32 better value.
front corner charge port: Where most fender benders happen - interesting location choice
You have to pull in front end first to all charge stations and most have a short cord. It’s the best location to access chargers but yeah, just avoid those collisions.
@@dandroid761 center of the grille area might be a better location - good if the charger is on the left or right, and a little more protection
It’s a nice truck and they put a lot of thoughts behind every little detail, nice to have. It’s great to produce low volume of vehicle, but difficult to ramp.
Good energy from these two guys! A lot of great details were shared, and I love Sandy's demeanor.
It is refreshing to like the EV and the CEO. Great introduction to Rivian.
I cant imagine just how incredibly difficult is to startup car company
Best look at the R1T, yet. Thanks. Also, it looked like RJ had a pretty good grip on the panic handle while Sandy was driving. Jess
Excellent interview. Thank you.
As a Tesla investor I wish RJ and Rivian the best and hope they make it big.
lol what a low iq comment
These guys need to be laser focused on increasing production capacity.
I'll let RJ know
they can't even RAMP with the factory they Already have, yet they are Spending CAPEX on a NEW factory 🏭 in Georgia.....lol...RIVN to $0.
@@MendicantBias1 Get to it. Maybe you can also tell him to sleep on the production floor until the production issues are resolved.
Spending the day with Sandy, while awesome, does not seem to be a great use of time. We all love seeing the content, but sales are not an issue these guys have years of orders to fill.
Hopefully they are hiring Munro to help accelerate the line.
@@legacytesla I'll pray to our lord and savior Elon for guidance.
@@markplott4820 It's not too late to cancel that Cybertruck reservation, you've got until 2023 or later!
credit where credit is due. Great work! love some of these USA startups!
O_O im excited for this interview I cant wait for other interviews!
Great interview Rivian sure is in a great niche market , getting thru " production hell" & staying alive will be tough but not impossible as Elon and Tesla have proved plus Tesla has blazed the trail already. Rivian deserves to succeed and they will, at least me thinks they might even have a better prospect than Lucid as North Americans like SUVs and pickups.
They luckily have enough capital to make it through with Ford and Amazon partnerships imo.
@@Mathis218337 i would hope so.
I think they were smart to focus on the Truck for public consumption. Hard to build against Tesla but they have an advantage of getting this out before the Cybertruck so it’s really cool that they have been able impress Sandy with a working Product. I like the extras and don’t think they would gain much from dropping these.
@@Mathis218337 All Ford did is to take the stock money and run for the cash machine. At least Amazon is ordering quite a few vehicles. I hope Rivian succeeds. A cool vehicle and most important, cool people.
Tesla didn't blaze the trail in the pickup segment! They are far behind everyone!
would have been cool to see the manufacturing plant not just talk about the same things we already know.
This is a really nice truck. Well thought through with nice details. And a very friendly CEO too.
Couple of favorite moments; when asked what he thought (several times) Sandy says "it's pretty good". Then when RJ was asked about Monroe getting the R1T, RJ say's "depends what you are going to do with it". No revealing tear downs thank you very much.
I liked the Rt1 more than I thought I would. If it weren't for the lack of service locations and a useable charging infrastructure, I'd likely get one. That's sort of like saying, I'd love to buy that house if it wasn't perched on the rim of a volcano ...
The truck is definitely an engineering exercise. High quality and well-engineered parts. Lets just hope they can find a way to become profitable as a company at the price point they are selling these cars at. I can imagine they are losing money on each vehicle right now.
Their biggest hurdle is the lower efficiency of a truck and a lack of chargers. Which is sad, they actually had plans to build chargers. But nothing seems to be happening on that.
@@_PatrickO That charger looks like it might be the same as the tesla charger. It's not a CCS port. Did they license the port from Tesla?
@@_PatrickO their biggest problem is scaling with such an expensive and difficult to manufacture product.
When you compare premium ice vehicles... I see no price difference honestly..
@@_PatrickO I don’t think that they should have their own Chargers, I believe America could get by with just one or two Standards, Europe has one and having Tesla already well set up it could be Two in America, Tesla and the rest, convert all non Tesla to one homologous standard … like Diesel and Petrol pumps would be good enough …
I am all Tesla but this video was awesome. Rivian put a lot of thought into this and made sure most of the ideas were'nt just gimmicky. Its gonna sell great in its truck section
There is so much brilliance in this vehicle I really think the tailgate is genius and of course so is the gear tunnel and because of its size it’s good for every day use
Get in minor front fender bender, you might not be able to charge your truck.
Best review I've seen yet. Interesting insights. Not a fan of the design, but appreciate some of the features.
Too Expensive, needs to be priced $39k BASE and no more than $70k MAX.
not everyone is rich.
@@Benslmn - if Tesla can design a $39k EV truck, and FUD motors can sell a $39k EV truck, then so should Rivian, going LUX market LIMITS the TAM .
in time Tesla model 3 will be reduced to $25k or less, using LFP and Megacasting.
Mod Y will make BASE w/ LFP for $40k.
@@markplott4820 *_Then this Truck is not for you._*
@@markplott4820 It’s harder to make more (cheaper) than make fewer (more expensive).
@@rivengle - Rivian can't scale, without in house components.
Tesla bought motor company, tool & die, machine production company, to make Tesla cars.
Tesla even makes seats, seatbelts & Airbag, also their own Audio system.
Should come up with some way to make the air compressor and electrical outlets accessible from outside the cab.
I'm always skeptical of add-ons like those. Air pumps, vacuum cleaners, power, whatever. You ever been around a job site? Seen how tools get abused? I'd much rather replace a $200 portable compressor every year or so than spend big bucks fixing something built into my truck. The mechanicals on the truck are pretty impressive.
What a great video! Always great to have passionate people talking about the things they are proud of.
Thanks
Seeing them pop up in Irvine - looks good and wish them luck
If this had Tesla’s software and charging network, I’d say this is the perfect car. This car is stunning 😍
@@mingzmings88 which is a form of a car.
a truck its not a car?
So many things that can break. Cool….but wow, seems risky. The speaker/light is just a stupidly complex item that has an absurd number of failure points. The tailgate hinging, way too complicated fir a work truck (though I suppose that may never be the use of this vehicle). The locking cord in the back.. so unnecessarily complicated.
Why is the speaker/camp-light a "failure point"? That's completely idiotic! It's just a Bluetooth speaker with a few LED lights, it will outlast the truck by twice as many years! The tailgate hinge is "complex"? Really, are you that clueless? Next time, try think harder before you bother with inane comments...
Wow, the content just goes from strength to strength! Sandy is the G.O.A.T! good luck to Rivian with their vehicle production ramping.
Hi,
Thanks for the great video.
I have a question for you :
What material(s) Gear Tunnel wall, floor and the opening cover (where you mentioned you could sit on) are made of? TP, TE, etc.? I would appreciate your reply.
Beautiful vehicle, RJ and crew, you've done a great job. I look forward to seeing more engineering videos, Easter eggs, and your success. I'll consider that OUR success. Best wishes to you!
Sandy hasn't seen Tesla SentryMode before? :) but great interview- fun to see two smart and enthusiastic engineers geeking out over fun and cool new toys :) Good luck to Rivian and great entrance into the market! Get those cars and trucks out fast!
Probabaly played dumb
@@Mr2winners haha maybe less polite to keep saying "oh, just like Tesla has" ;)
The switch for the plug door being in the wheel well seems like winter would be opening and closing the door by snow and ice impacts.
Awesome. I needed a new suv this year so I went with the X Plaid. I wanted an R1s, but I am convincing the wife to get one next year when my existing reservation is due
RJ definitely got a kick out of Sandy....what a pair, great entertaining information...what can I say?
Glad you enjoyed it
Sandy gave him the opportunity to talk about himself and humanize him self and instead he just pivots to talking points.
Awesome truck
because he has some dirty secrets. you see his face througout the video. something is reallly wrong with that guy
He’s far too left brained!
A superb pickup.
It has the best door-shut sound i ever heard.
Really like the stuff seeing but two things are still out in the open: First was the small oil thingy fixed /removed, which you could see being ripped off from the suspension at Long Way Up (love this series!!!) when hitting a rock, and second when will we see a Rivian on the Rubicon Trail to prove it can really do off-road ? and what are the limit of you load a fully fitted Camping Cabin on the back for Overland journeys?