Hey Mark. I paused the video just to hop down here and let you know that I really appreciate your approach to your content. Your voice and the tenor that you speak to the audience is very easy to focus on and I can tell you put a lot of thought into the way your structure your your videos. Keep up the good work for as long as it brings you joy.
I appreciate that! Thanks for taking the time to share feedback. I feel I spend too much time on my videos, likely, which is why I dont get a lot of them out there. I hope to soon find a balance where I can put out a video with the same quality but a lot less time filming and editing. Then I can get at least one a week instead of one a month. Thanks again!
We did 3500 miles over Christmas and new years in our R1T and I can totally relate to your charging experiences. You are a trailblazer, thanks for sharing!
Excellent video, Mark. Thanks so much for putting it together and posting it. You are very thorough. Your videos are easy for someone new to BEVs to understand and learn from, this one included.
Sir , Very rich and Quality content. This is the first videos of your that i am watching and i love it. I love rivian and i always wanted to know everything about this car. I am bit unlucky cuz maybe i would never own it. Rivian is not thinking about Indian market. But it's ok i am watching this through you.. much love and respect from india 🇮🇳
What up Doe!? Very very nice Rivian video Money Mark! Now your long road trips will be even better with the new non-Tesla available charging at their station 👏👏👏
I really dig the organization and thoroughness of your videos. I'm on the wait list, so these kinds of videos really help prep me for the paradigm shift that will (eventually) hit me. About the EA fiasco, I've heard some folks proactively sign up for all memberships across all providers, just to avoid what you had to experience. Now I know why.
Well done man. You do a great job at breaking things down and all of your explanations are on point. I've been seeing more and more Rivian's here in a DFW, TX and I was in Greenwich, CT a month ago and I saw 8 or so in a day. It's a great looking truck.
I appreciate that! I saw about 6 of them when I was in Pismo for the weekend, and here in my town i now have 3 others. They are definitely getting out there.
Video very detailed. Been through 2 teslas. Model s and x. They’ve improved range throughout the years and phantom drain. Only downside when traveling is charging. Glad you’ve talked about how accurate the Rivian range compared to Tesla. Going to trade in my Tesla model s for the Rivian R1T. I’ve missed driving in taller vehicles and be able to carry gears.
Electrify America has been going through some software problems & some hardware problems as well. I ran into some problems over the weekend but three days later went to the same local location & everything worked just fine. Public stations going through some growing pains. As more varied & more BEVs are using the stations there will be some glitches. Right now I look for a charger that I can arrive at with around 100 miles just in case it's not working & I have to use an alternate charging location.
How come you didn’t pick a hotel at your destination that had a charger you could use overnight? That way you would avoid the need for a fast charger on your return trip and it’s better for your battery.
We usually do. Our favorite hotel there is Dolphin Bay, if they are full we stay at the Lighthouse Inn, both of those have chargers, even though they are slow you are there for multiple days, it works perfectly and it is free. But for a long story reason, we stayed at a new place and they did not have a charger. I was going to cover this in the video but it was going long... in California, at hotels where people vacation, you have a good chance of getting an onsite/destination charger. You can make it part of your search criteria for a hotel in my opinion. So yes, those are very helpful.
Hey Mark, GREAT video traveling to Pismo Beach! Informative in all respects about the truck, GPS, charging, etc!! WELL EDITED, too! BTW, where'd you buy your truck? Have you made a video about your buying and day 1 pick up experiences? Thanks.
I had reserved the truck almost 3 years ago when Rivian was first taking orders, then they called me early this year (2022) to tell me it was ready. I picked it up at the Service Station in South San Francisco and had a great experience, but was too excited to film it. Now I wish I had! Dang it.
Hi Mark, Thanks for the video. We are on order for a Rivian R1T as well so this video is very helpful as we love to vacation in Pismo. Have you done a trip to South Lake Tahoe? That is another trip we will be doing often with our Rivian once we receive ours.
No trips to Tahoe yet but will this winter for sure, We also like to go up to Arnold. As soon as I get my first session in the snow, I'll be sure to get a video out on it. But not just about the snow, I'm also curious what the rise in elevation will do to my range. Hopefully do that soon, we might do a camping trip up there before it starts getting cold.
Did you notice a difference in smoothness of the drive between All Purpose Low Height and Conserve Low Height? It looked like you had it on Soft dampness the whole time.
I'm always riding on Soft, just feels better. Acceleration in both All-purpose and Conserve was equally as smooth, where it starts to get punchy is when you go into Sport mode, with that you have to be good on the pedal or you'll give yourself a rougher ride just from the acceleration kicks.
Hey Mark, the question I have for you is, where was your family?? I didn't hear a peep from your wife or kids during a four hour trip 😀!! What's your secret? Great video btw!! What was your opinion of Rivian’s GPS system? Another respected reviewer panned it! I'm considering purchasing either a Rivian or BMW iX M50. Have you reviewed the BIMMER, or do you plan to? Have a glorious EV DAY. Over and out!
Good question. On the way down, which is when I was filming, we were delivering a vehicle to someone in SLO, so some family members were in that vehicle at times. And my kids in the backseat were playing video games, so I would yell "Quiet on the set! I'm filming for 30 seconds!", and then offer them ice cream if they were good. The navigation system is great to use, but needs to (1) allow you to add waypoints during the trip, this is something we use often on the Tesla and miss it, (2) could be a little more accurate at times, as far as WHEN to get off the freeway to get around a traffic jam or accident. But in those situations my co-pilot will check our phones to validate what to do. I also have observed that more often than not, there is a spot on our route that it does not calculate that I am going to use the express lane, so 30-40 mins into the trip, after I get past the bad traffic spots, it suddenly says "recalculating route, we have found a new route that saves you 20 mins...." But I think the way it functions in general is good. I do know that an employee at Rivian told me he does not really like it, so I know some people are not fans. But again, I think it works pretty well, and the massive screen is super nice! I dont know anyone with that vehicle (BMW) so would be hard to find one to review. Now, I do have friends who have Ford Mache, the Hyundai IONIQ, and the Polestar, so I am making plans to use their vehicles for a day and review them. Thanks for the comments, as always, Dan!
@@marksevlife Hey Mark, many thanks for the reply about your family and Rivian’s GPS. My opinion is Rivian’s GPS needs a hearty software upgrade based on your feedback and Kyle Connors. The large monitor/screen look great! I look forward to seeing your future EV reviews, but what's your next Rivian road trip use case? I wish I had a Rivian R1S you could test drive! Soon, hopefully! Take care. Dan
The trick with charging at Tesla 250kwh chargers is when your doing a road trip drive fast 70-85 MPH, pull in to a charger with 10-15% state of charge then leave once you hit 80% charged also just charge often. About the range Tesla model Y has 75kwh battery while your Rivian R1T has 130kwh battery twice as big as a Model Y so yah I'm not sure why your surprised you'll get 300 miles of range.
I've been doing that in the Tesla. On trips where others are driving with others in a caravan (they are in ICE vehicles and not stopping to charge) and it's a 4-hr trip... I will drive 75-80mph, they are driving slower, I stop for a charge when my battery is 20%, we take only 15-20 mins time to stop, do bathroom and food, and we're back on the road, and we end up beating the other cars to the final location. So to your point, drive fast, charge when low, and in the end you're not losing any time on the total trip time.
@@marksevlife Best way to do a road trip definitely and with an electric car it actually forced you to stop and rest then get ready again to hit the road. The other and the most significant must is an advanced cruise control like the Tesla Autopilot because it took care of 80% of the drive on the highway and you just relaxed and supervised the system it's a game changer. I do feel for Rivian adventure vehicles to work you need at least 400+ miles of range. I used to have a model 3 long range rear wheel drive that gets 300 miles and it's not enough when you go off the beaten path sometimes.
300 miles of range with 130kwh battery is still a horrible range efficiency per battery size of this truck. Next time bring your Tesla model Y performance with the same trip as a comparison.
It's the price you pay for the size & weight of a truck. When I want to go offroad, or carry a lot of things, the truck gives me a great option. If all I needed was range and efficient charge stops, I would go Model Y. As for cost, when I charge at home its free since I have solar, and on the road when I charge and pay, the difference between the two vehicles is just a few dollars.
@@marksevlife Cool. Rivian did a good job about the weight of this truck in comparison to both F150 Lightning and GM Hummer, but the truck still still needs to go on a diet. It would have been nice once Rivian started delivering the R1T that they already at least installed their own charging stations in most visited National Parks in the U.S specially with all the money they got from IPO their company. I can't wait for the next version of this truck or their R2 vehicle and of course the Cybertruck also.
Hey Mark. I paused the video just to hop down here and let you know that I really appreciate your approach to your content. Your voice and the tenor that you speak to the audience is very easy to focus on and I can tell you put a lot of thought into the way your structure your your videos. Keep up the good work for as long as it brings you joy.
I appreciate that! Thanks for taking the time to share feedback. I feel I spend too much time on my videos, likely, which is why I dont get a lot of them out there. I hope to soon find a balance where I can put out a video with the same quality but a lot less time filming and editing. Then I can get at least one a week instead of one a month. Thanks again!
I like the way you broke down your video into sections. Not many people watch a very long video. Good job!!
Glad you liked it! It is very long but I figure people can jump to the chapters that interest them. Thanks for the feedback.
We did 3500 miles over Christmas and new years in our R1T and I can totally relate to your charging experiences. You are a trailblazer, thanks for sharing!
That is awesome! Thanks for the comment. Enjoy your travels.
Excellent video! A minute in and I was excited for the trip!
Oh man, you have to do it!
Excellent video, Mark. Thanks so much for putting it together and posting it. You are very thorough. Your videos are easy for someone new to BEVs to understand and learn from, this one included.
I appreciate that! Thanks for the comment
Sir , Very rich and Quality content. This is the first videos of your that i am watching and i love it.
I love rivian and i always wanted to know everything about this car.
I am bit unlucky cuz maybe i would never own it. Rivian is not thinking about Indian market.
But it's ok i am watching this through you.. much love and respect from india 🇮🇳
What up Doe!?
Very very nice Rivian video Money Mark!
Now your long road trips will be even better with the new non-Tesla available charging at their station 👏👏👏
That's the plan! Thanks Soup!
Appreciate your videos .. they are very clear and detailed . Enjoy your adventure .
Glad you like them, thanks for the feedback!
Thanks for sharing your charging experiences and your awesome truck!
Thanks for watching!
I really dig the organization and thoroughness of your videos. I'm on the wait list, so these kinds of videos really help prep me for the paradigm shift that will (eventually) hit me. About the EA fiasco, I've heard some folks proactively sign up for all memberships across all providers, just to avoid what you had to experience. Now I know why.
Thanks for the feedback.
Well done man. You do a great job at breaking things down and all of your explanations are on point. I've been seeing more and more Rivian's here in a DFW, TX and I was in Greenwich, CT a month ago and I saw 8 or so in a day. It's a great looking truck.
I appreciate that! I saw about 6 of them when I was in Pismo for the weekend, and here in my town i now have 3 others. They are definitely getting out there.
Very informative.
I don’t yet own any EV but your video is not boring and keep watching
Glad you enjoyed it!
Video very detailed. Been through 2 teslas. Model s and x. They’ve improved range throughout the years and phantom drain. Only downside when traveling is charging. Glad you’ve talked about how accurate the Rivian range compared to Tesla. Going to trade in my Tesla model s for the Rivian R1T. I’ve missed driving in taller vehicles and be able to carry gears.
Electrify America has been going through some software problems & some hardware problems as well. I ran into some problems over the weekend but three days later went to the same local location & everything worked just fine. Public stations going through some growing pains. As more varied & more BEVs are using the stations there will be some glitches. Right now I look for a charger that I can arrive at with around 100 miles just in case it's not working & I have to use an alternate charging location.
Yes, growing pains. I am optimistic it will only get better. Thanks for the comments
How are things?-Mars-thank you,superb done-take care!
Thank you! You too!
How come you didn’t pick a hotel at your destination that had a charger you could use overnight? That way you would avoid the need for a fast charger on your return trip and it’s better for your battery.
We usually do. Our favorite hotel there is Dolphin Bay, if they are full we stay at the Lighthouse Inn, both of those have chargers, even though they are slow you are there for multiple days, it works perfectly and it is free. But for a long story reason, we stayed at a new place and they did not have a charger. I was going to cover this in the video but it was going long... in California, at hotels where people vacation, you have a good chance of getting an onsite/destination charger. You can make it part of your search criteria for a hotel in my opinion. So yes, those are very helpful.
bro, keep on posting! Great production AND more fuel (ICE joke?) for me to convince the wife to let me pull the trigger!
Thanks Steve. I enjoy making the videos. Now can you convince my wife to let me buy some better audio/video gear!
@@marksevlife once that sweet sweet youtube cash starts flowing in she'll be all ears!!
Hey Mark, GREAT video traveling to Pismo Beach! Informative in all respects about the truck, GPS, charging, etc!! WELL EDITED, too! BTW, where'd you buy your truck? Have you made a video about your buying and day 1 pick up experiences? Thanks.
I had reserved the truck almost 3 years ago when Rivian was first taking orders, then they called me early this year (2022) to tell me it was ready. I picked it up at the Service Station in South San Francisco and had a great experience, but was too excited to film it. Now I wish I had! Dang it.
@@marksevlife 👍👍
Hi Mark, Thanks for the video. We are on order for a Rivian R1T as well so this video is very helpful as we love to vacation in Pismo. Have you done a trip to South Lake Tahoe? That is another trip we will be doing often with our Rivian once we receive ours.
No trips to Tahoe yet but will this winter for sure, We also like to go up to Arnold. As soon as I get my first session in the snow, I'll be sure to get a video out on it. But not just about the snow, I'm also curious what the rise in elevation will do to my range. Hopefully do that soon, we might do a camping trip up there before it starts getting cold.
Nice video, i have a R1S on order. I would be very interested in your results from the Bay Area to Tahoe in winter conditions.
Yep, will be doing that once the snow starts coming!
Great video. I learned a lot. Could you also make a video about the Tesla solar panels and battery?
Yes I can, it's coming up in the next few weeks. Will probably do the R1T tonneau cover first, then get into the solar stuff. Thanks for the input.
Did you notice a difference in smoothness of the drive between All Purpose Low Height and Conserve Low Height? It looked like you had it on Soft dampness the whole time.
I'm always riding on Soft, just feels better. Acceleration in both All-purpose and Conserve was equally as smooth, where it starts to get punchy is when you go into Sport mode, with that you have to be good on the pedal or you'll give yourself a rougher ride just from the acceleration kicks.
Hey Mark, the question I have for you is, where was your family?? I didn't hear a peep from your wife or kids during a four hour trip 😀!! What's your secret? Great video btw!! What was your opinion of Rivian’s GPS system? Another respected reviewer panned it! I'm considering purchasing either a Rivian or BMW iX M50. Have you reviewed the BIMMER, or do you plan to? Have a glorious EV DAY. Over and out!
Good question. On the way down, which is when I was filming, we were delivering a vehicle to someone in SLO, so some family members were in that vehicle at times. And my kids in the backseat were playing video games, so I would yell "Quiet on the set! I'm filming for 30 seconds!", and then offer them ice cream if they were good.
The navigation system is great to use, but needs to (1) allow you to add waypoints during the trip, this is something we use often on the Tesla and miss it, (2) could be a little more accurate at times, as far as WHEN to get off the freeway to get around a traffic jam or accident. But in those situations my co-pilot will check our phones to validate what to do. I also have observed that more often than not, there is a spot on our route that it does not calculate that I am going to use the express lane, so 30-40 mins into the trip, after I get past the bad traffic spots, it suddenly says "recalculating route, we have found a new route that saves you 20 mins...."
But I think the way it functions in general is good. I do know that an employee at Rivian told me he does not really like it, so I know some people are not fans. But again, I think it works pretty well, and the massive screen is super nice!
I dont know anyone with that vehicle (BMW) so would be hard to find one to review. Now, I do have friends who have Ford Mache, the Hyundai IONIQ, and the Polestar, so I am making plans to use their vehicles for a day and review them.
Thanks for the comments, as always, Dan!
@@marksevlife Hey Mark, many thanks for the reply about your family and Rivian’s GPS. My opinion is Rivian’s GPS needs a hearty software upgrade based on your feedback and Kyle Connors. The large monitor/screen look great! I look forward to seeing your future EV reviews, but what's your next Rivian road trip use case? I wish I had a Rivian R1S you could test drive! Soon, hopefully! Take care. Dan
Quick Question: why did they make the front of it look like a demented Minion ?
Maybe you have Minions on your mind? Ive heard more "why does it look like a Hippo?"
What does it mean when it say out of network but its an electrify America?
You mean Rivian Adventure Network?
The Rivian charge network, is what I meant.
Nice video, but please don’t encourage charging to 100% at DC fast chargers!
The trick with charging at Tesla 250kwh chargers is when your doing a road trip drive fast 70-85 MPH, pull in to a charger with 10-15% state of charge then leave once you hit 80% charged also just charge often. About the range Tesla model Y has 75kwh battery while your Rivian R1T has 130kwh battery twice as big as a Model Y so yah I'm not sure why your surprised you'll get 300 miles of range.
I've been doing that in the Tesla. On trips where others are driving with others in a caravan (they are in ICE vehicles and not stopping to charge) and it's a 4-hr trip... I will drive 75-80mph, they are driving slower, I stop for a charge when my battery is 20%, we take only 15-20 mins time to stop, do bathroom and food, and we're back on the road, and we end up beating the other cars to the final location. So to your point, drive fast, charge when low, and in the end you're not losing any time on the total trip time.
@@marksevlife Best way to do a road trip definitely and with an electric car it actually forced you to stop and rest then get ready again to hit the road. The other and the most significant must is an advanced cruise control like the Tesla Autopilot because it took care of 80% of the drive on the highway and you just relaxed and supervised the system it's a game changer. I do feel for Rivian adventure vehicles to work you need at least 400+ miles of range. I used to have a model 3 long range rear wheel drive that gets 300 miles and it's not enough when you go off the beaten path sometimes.
I wish that I had ordered one at the old price, but who could’ve predicted what we have been through.
Never too late. You only live once.
@@marksevlife That is so true!
300 miles of range with 130kwh battery is still a horrible range efficiency per battery size of this truck. Next time bring your Tesla model Y performance with the same trip as a comparison.
It's the price you pay for the size & weight of a truck. When I want to go offroad, or carry a lot of things, the truck gives me a great option. If all I needed was range and efficient charge stops, I would go Model Y. As for cost, when I charge at home its free since I have solar, and on the road when I charge and pay, the difference between the two vehicles is just a few dollars.
@@marksevlife Cool. Rivian did a good job about the weight of this truck in comparison to both F150 Lightning and GM Hummer, but the truck still still needs to go on a diet. It would have been nice once Rivian started delivering the R1T that they already at least installed their own charging stations in most visited National Parks in the U.S specially with all the money they got from IPO their company. I can't wait for the next version of this truck or their R2 vehicle and of course the Cybertruck also.