This video sounds more like an ad, then a report. It is so glowing for a company that hasn't released a product. Why make a report like this now, how does this benefit the EV community?
I’m an early reservation holder. I completely agree that this brand is going after a premium market. Not exactly Range Rover but a mix of Range Rover, Land Cruiser and Subaru. Beauty, Capability, and Longevity (hopefully on that last one).
I'm on my 6th and last Subaru. R1S is looking like the favourite for next vehicle if a RHD ever comes here, because all the other EVs so far have such impractical form factors - sedans and stubby CUVs with insufficient cargo space.
Not exactly Range Rover ? Why are you putting the bar so ridiculously low ? Rivian is well beyond the Range Rover's range ! Please avoid comparing apples with lemons ! RJ knows how it's going to come down. He's the Gates of the EV business. After 13 years, Musk still can't make a quality car. And after all is said, I have to wait until 2022 to get my R1S !
@@yolo_burrito I've always loved the look of the early "Land-Rovers" and especially the series II.......There was something about them (Odd machines like the old M series Jeeps.....they were alone in their class but with the advent of the "Range Rovers" they lost that "Look" and became like so many since. Their prices are ridiculous compared to so many look alike that do as well and sometimes better for far less cash. At any rate, and like I said, I'm anxious to get my hands on the R1S.
I was impressed with how the Rivian pick-up prototypes performed on the Long Way Up Apple TV program. Rivian demonstrated dedication and commitment in overcoming and solving the challenges they faced on the journey, so it doesn't surprise me that they are now forging ahead with the production of three vehicle models. I am sure Long Way Up provided them and Harley Davidson (electric bikes) with an invaluable learning opportunity.
it was annouced in the news here the other day.. Rivian got building permits passed to expand in normal.. the current size of the plant is about 3.5 million square feet... the permits are for an additional 10 million square feet on top of that.
@@hamsterminator they need to release the slightly smaller EU version that will actually fit through our width restrictions or I predict there'll be quite a few pranged on bollards in Chelsea 😁
I live in Normal, IL and watched Mitsubishi take our taxes and fold. The plant sat empty for 6 years until an "unknown" company called Rivian came to town. Our city gave them all kinds of incentives to buy the old Mitsu plant. I was thinking what a Ponzi scheme this could turn out to be. Our IL Governor, Normal Mayor, and City Council went to Michigan and when asked, they said everyone was really nice. Asked if they saw a vehicle, "no, but we saw a lot of parts"! Fast forward....looks like I was wrong and this company is alive and well in Normal, IL. Lot of activity going on out there. Buying up land all around the place. Let's hope they continue to thrive.
Yeah this vehicle look great honestly looks amazing the suv would be great I don’t like the pick up truck much I prefer full suv but I guess pick up is for people who like it or for people who need it to load stuff however I can’t imagine a construction worker putting a big machine there or dirty tools or any construction tools I just don’t see it happening most people who but the pick up truck won’t be for construction work you can use it for some things clean things but construction I don’t see it I just can’t see this pick up truck dirty with dirty tools machines in back all scratched up
Any word of them putting a charging station on the Oregon coast? I’m down in Humboldt County, CA and live adventuring up the coast in Oregon! So gorgeous!
If how Rivian were going to sell was covered in the report I missed it, also how they were going to manage the after sales service. The Rivian looks stylish and practical, and if performance is delivered, the manufacturing quality good and they prove to be reliable then they have themselves a winner. Often Tesla fans treat EV competitors as the enemy, whereas the EV market needs more manufacturers, Tesla will benefit more from being top of a large pile than top of a small pile.
Do u know something we don't? U assume Tesla will remain on top? No one stays on top forever, just ask Sony, NBC, Chevrolet, Nissan, Blackberry, Nokia, Trump, MGM, Apple, Kodak, Polaroid, Sears, Kmart etc..I guarantee another automaker will eclipse Tesla and soon..
@@mamadouaziza2536 Do YOU know something we dont? "Soon" is a relative term but as far as anyone knows publicly there is no company that even has PLANS to eclipse Teslas volume in the next few years and there will not likely be any problem with Tesla selling every car it builds into the foreseeable future.
Online direct sales model is what most startups are offering. Repair is another question but thier #3 vehicle is literally a flexible delivery vehicle platform that would be perfect for a mobile service fleet. Also, considering that they will need service/repair options for thier Amazon fleet... likely at or near major distribution hubs, they may be able to integrate those two services.
@@mamadouaziza2536 True, no one stays top forever, but some have a good long run, Google, Amazon, Facebook. Love them or hate them there is no question that Tesla are well ahead of the EV competition, my point is that Tesla need others to help them build the EV market. Last time I looked they offered 4 models, a manufacturer like Audi currently offers about 16, its always been an industry that thrives on offering choice.
Hey Nikki you have xlnt presentation/narration skills, well done. I didn't know much about Rivian, and you hit the high points where it mattered, so kudos to whoever wrote the script as well.
Rivian will do well. They are taking every step in order to put a product on the road that will win. They won’t fail. Cant wait to get the R1S and for them to go public.
Great video. Highly accurate information. One minor thing though, as an owner of a Mitsubishi iMiev, I can say it was never produced in Normal. That was Japan production only. The last vehicle built there was the Outlander Sport in 2015.
Great video summary of where Rivian are today. As a Brit living in France I have to say I’ve never been the slightest bit interested in a pick-up truck, gas guzzling wastes of money that are too big for our old town and city streets... but this thing..wow! Don’t think I would ever have the funds though. Go Rivian!
I'm glad they decided to prioritize development of the Amazon delivery vehicle. Converting parcel/postal delivery fleets to electric is far more important than more toys for rich boys. And fleet sales are a more important market than individual retail purchasers.
I am a Bolt owner and am delighted to hear of Rivian’s “adventure” oriented charging network. Arizona, like other western states, has large areas that are accessible to passenger cars but out of range of level 3 chargers. This has improved dramatically as chargers are stood up. An example is the new ChargePoint station in Kanab, Utah. This opens up southern Utah and the Arizona Strip. On our first Road Trip, coming back from Yellowstone, we stayed and charged in St. George and had enough range to get to Cliff Dweller’s Lodge, near the Colorado, but not for the side trip to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Kanab makes it easier, but I would have to rely on a level 2 charger at Cliff Dweller’s. I have wondered about the economics of building Level 3 stations in remote locations, but Rivian, Hummer, etc. may change that.
rivian and hummer wont change this much, they are waiting for government incentives that will make this more affordable, the lack of any actual stations so far for a fleet of cars shows that they are holding back for better funding so dont expect fast expansion.
Yes the Tesla chargers in nowhere South of Moab, Montecillo is a great example. A good case for a Tesla but too expensive right now. The Colorado, UT crew will need to wait a few years I think. Heck Ive been tempted by the $99/pm leaf deals and the $150 Costco Bolt deals but we need room for the camping shite and a bit ground clearance - my 2012 Leaf with 70 miles of range is the perfect 2nd car though.
@@KyleHubb so far they have taken all the faults and flaws of every other electric car company and build their product on that infulstructure , include their own innovation and design concepts, with vigorous offroad testing in all conditions to fine tune the algorithm of their product before mass production thats the key....
@@teamtoken Yeah, but, Ford had that in the early 2000's. I'm not saying Rivian isn't a great company. I'm just saying, there's nothing game changing about it. lol
Rivian does have the ability to compete against brands such as Range Rover, but it’s defining itself differently, more like the Patagonia of car brands. I expect them to have a super loyal fan base.
Nikki, well as for Rivian I expect great things with their rollout of the vehicles. They have been doing it right with regard to the learning process and taking the time needed. I expect the IPO to be a bit out of my price range but I am planning to snag as many as I can afford. And I hope to have my Rivian when Fully Charged USA comes to Austin next year. See you there.
I respect the price difference may be the key reason to the lack of comparisons, but have to say that as a longtime, multiple Ford Explorer owner, I am on the pre-order list for the R1S because it is the closest thing to a like-for-like electric version vehicle of that family bus. I look forward to having all the same space and never having to buy gas again.
At 2:36 there is no max pack currently available for the R1S. This is an option for the R1T. With a R1T adventure with max pack on pre-order, I really hope the Rivians are waaay more reliable than Range Rovers historically have been.
I really don't see the Rivian as a competitor to the Cybertruck - It's going for a totally different market. There will be some crossover, but not much. It's more of a competitor to the Landrover or a high spected F150 due to the design.
Why do people keep thinking just because a new car is an EV that its a Tesla competitor? They did this when BMW launched the i3 and the media claimed it was a competitor to the Model S. LOL. Ridiculous.. To different cars and the only thing in common was that both were BEVs.. One was a city economy sub compact with limited power and range and the other was a powerful EV costing $140k for the high end version.. Rivian's current pickup trucks are targeting those that are in the same market for an Ford or Ram truck buy just want it to be electric. The CyberTruck just seems to be in a category all by itself unless the Hummer EV upstages it. Just glad that there are going to be choices..
Rivian has absolutely no need to compete with anything. Cybertruck's competitors are Unimogs, Sherps, BigBos and Shatuns. Don't compare apples with lemons !
@@davidrosen4951 Neat, fortunately it just goes by sales. Also, neither are competition for each other, completely different markets not to mention the EV market steals from the ICE market not from other EV makers.
Just think 300kwh power bill in Texas with the power outage. That truck bed could carry a generator to charge you up over the days trail hike in a remote area.
Like Lucid, the public has forgotten about Rivian... The F150 is king and so are those Land/Range Rovers.. These start ups need to get some test vehicles out to car reviewers ASAP..
I'm hoping that Rivian has a master plan similar to Tesla. Making 2 expensive vehicles at first and then using profits from those to build a more affordable vehicle.
I think thats exactly what they’re doing. Make a premium product first to demonstrate technical capability and build brand awareness, then making a small and cheaper vehicle to build volume and big profits. I think they’ll make a smaller truck probably priced around 40K and with it a mid sized SUV, both of which would be serious volume sellers
@@teamtoken I'm not sure what the dimensions of the R1T are but it seems like a 1/4 tom truck like a Chevy Colorado or a Toyota Tacoma. Maybe it's actually bigger but just looks small? I think they would probably do a smaller SUV and then a bigger truck.
First of all, what a great presentation - thank you. I think this is going to be a game-changer in the luxury SUV market. Good looking, and a 400 mile plus range (if so speced). However, I do not understand why (initially?) Rivian is only offering the R1T with the option of a 400 mile+ battery pack, whereas the R1S can only be speced with a 300 mile battery. An uncharacteristic misstep?
I don't think that Rivian can manufacture as many EV's as they promised due to the pending chip shortage. The range promises of the SUV is very appealing. Great work TE.
I really hope they can deliver. I have a good feeling about them, but time will tell. I'd love a European version of the R1T, even though I don't have need for one or the money
I love that it’s American. I love that it’s electric. I love the style. I love the concept. There is no way this won’t be successful in North America. I’m rooting for all these new electric startups. Show the big boys what we want in our cars! Not the boring German formula...and I have a 2019 A4.
Not surprised by Rivian's wide product range - They have had billions in investment ! They just have to make sure they don't blow the money on frivolous things and concentrate on getting the basics right the first time.
I don't see any competition between EV manufacturers as of yet and maybe for some years to come. The world is just beginning to transition from fossil fuel to electric propulsion. Therefore the market is still so huge that there's no need for them to compete against each other. As long as they will keep producing good vehicles at reasonable prices, they will sell like hot cakes. The competition is being felt by legacy auto makers who insist on producing internal combustion engine vehicles. The ICE technology does not have much time left before it gets banned worldwide because of the pollution that it generates.
@@davidmccarthy6061 Yes they may, but the question is, how many units can the EV manufacturers produce per year? Even if they can come up with products similar to Tesla's very affordable $20K sub-compact that will debut perhaps in mid-to-late 2022, can they produce enough units to accommodate huge orders since a whole lot more people will be able to afford this type of car? So far, Tesla is the only EV company that has been proven to be capable of producing large numbers of electric vehicles. So even though there's still no competition, Tesla will still be getting the "lion's share of the pie".
Rivian, they have it all together. Unlike Tesla, they seem to be depending less on ego and pure genius, and more on research and planning. They can do this pending a continuing stability in the market.
Rivian was struggling until they were able to get Tesla employees to work for them and give Tesla secrets. There even using the same robots. Now I really hope Rivian does well, the real competition is ice vehicles and their manufacturers. We're only at 4% of the global market, there's tons of room for other ev builders.
Thanks Nikki, informative as always. The Rivian operation seems well thought out with a careful implementation strategy. My interests are how Rivian may impact that portion of the American pickup market, where a fully loaded Ford F150-250, a Dodge Ram or the Chevy Blazer suffer some loss of market share? This seems very possible given the picture you have outlined. Should this happen, the world oil company's could see a significant hit. More importantly, some of the larger Toyota pickups could also see a market share reduction. In such a situation this would have a devastating effect on my home market here in Australia where the last stand is being played out by the fossil fuel industry. See the fossil fuel candidate, Mathias Cormann from Australia has managed to get the job of heading up the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development).
@@santiagohills3997 My point is that the love of the Americans for the pick trucks stop them from adopting EVs, even thou in many regions and for most users it would be totally plausible. So, E-Pick ups come to influence more on the psychological, social e cultural view of the EVs in general.
I'm always glad to see new electric cars come into the marketplace. That also means as more time passes more used electric cars as well. Would be neat to see a video on the state of the used electric car market? Got earlier this year a 2017 Bolt Premier with 39k miles for $16k+tax here in PA (was a lease car I was told) that I absolutely love and is my new daily driver. Many of us can't afford the new car prices. But we look/wait eagerly at/for the used car market. :)
Would personally really love an R1T, but in Australia it will be about 1/2 the price of the house I live in. Looks like I'll be driving my efficient turbo diesel Ute for many years to come. EVs are just too expensive vs ICE.
180 kwh battery pack isn't confirmed yet. Currently, the mid-range 310-mile pack is available, with the announcement of a longer range pack expected later this year. So the bit about the flat seats, even with the largest battery pack, may not hold true.
I don't care for SUVs, truck and off roading but its a good looking vehicle. I can tell you there are many people that will be buying this that are current EV owners and non EV owners The fact that Rivian has Ford and Amazon behind them tells us that there are bigger plans ahead
I think Rivian will go through production hell just as Tesla did. But, then also as Tesla did, come out the other side looking very pretty. I'm very excited! I will have a tough decision on my next electric vehicle between the Rivian R1T and the Tesla Cybertruck.
I like Rivian and have a deposit on the truck but doubt I will pull the trigger at least for awhile. Real pricey and awfully new to be without bugs from the start. Will be interesting to see how those headlights actually work as they might be really good illumination on the road. Now lets hope they do a better job of painting the thing than Tesla who should be ashamed of the areas they missmarket and there are less than 75 days left to production sometime in June !
It looks like Rivian will actually sell trucks this summer. They are still toys for rich people, but that's how it starts. I've never considered getting a Tesla Roadster, Model S, or Model Y, but getting a Model 3 is well within the realm of possibilities. I hope that in about 5-10 years, they'll have a model that is practical and not merely aspirational.
I’ve made a full retirement out of tesla stock gains so I’m grateful for that. That being said I decided to skip an R1T as I found the diesel Jeep gladiator to meet my adventuring needs more appropriately but I’ll be buying an R1S instead. My model Y has been absolutely terrible I hope the Rivian will prove that driving an EV can mean off roading, class and RELIABILITY. All my remaining shares in Tesla will go immediately into Rivian at IPO
Vehicles look great. Just what we're looking for to wander the Americas from the US to Tierra del Fuego. But we're in the wait-and-see camp. We want to see how the vehicle work out in the real world and if the prices might come down as has been the case for Tesla.
Rivian has very nice looking Pickup Truck and SUV. They are just out of my price range in terms of what I am willing to spend on a vehicle. Plus, I think the Cybertruck is cooler.
For most buyers yes, those are expensive. But have you seen the price of ICE trucks and SUVs lately? You could easily spend that much or more on one and it wouldn’t look like anything special. And I see them all over the place so obviously there is no shortage of folks who spend that much on a truck or SUV.
Can you post the reference where it was confirmed that the 400 mile R1S variant will still fold all 3 seats completely flat? I haven’t seen that. I’m a. LE holder, but that is the one thing that might make me wait. I thought for sure that would not be possible and if I had a choice of 400 miles or 3rd row folding flat, I’d go with the lower miles. But if I could have both....I might wait.
I worry that Rivian is expecting everything to go right throughout the year, when it is far more likely that things will go horribly wrong. Welding programs that aren't quite right, resulting in panel and structural failure, battery availability (BIG concern) and real, in field testing for production vehicles. So far, the only Rivian's that have been seen in the wild are essentially bespoke vehicles- not production- so they aren't 'real'. I fear the push to go public is based on some agreements they signed to get backing from the like of Ford and Amazon who want to recoup their investments quickly.
Does anyone smell.....IPO or SPAC. For some reason, EV startups have been troublesome, especially with the wind at their back, from the Automotive World. For some reason this report sounded more like an Ad, then a report. Why put this out there now, there is so much other news to report on, which is more crucial to the success of the EV market.
When it comes to manufacturing, I think they’re pretty solid RJ Scaringe has been working on this for 10 years and has seen all the mistakes that others have made and has structured Rivian around being able to make something correctly from the beginning and if problems do sprout up they can be resolved quickly Will be an interesting few years watching how they do
This is amusing. If only people knew what a product launch at other automakers look like. Lol. Only difference is that unlike Tesla they don't deliver the initial units to customers without being fixed by hand first.
This is awesome. Not promising for the Moose Test though since that's what everyone is talking about these days. I'm real excited for Rivian. I do like their trucks, however I think if Tesla does actually deliver a Cybertruck it'll be out competed by price. But that said, they have a compelling offering.. If you don't mind overpaying for the development.
My crystal ball is on the fritz but I think Rivian, despite the challenges and perhaps some missed initial production targets, will be the next "big" thing...or at least I hope they do.
Hi Nikki, we have committed to get our first EV car in 2021. We are just not sure which one yet. Could you do a session on the different charging station and options: tesla vs non-tesla, slow vs fast. And also what might be required of our home electrical panel. Thanks so much! Your videos are so informative.
You need to watch more videos and gather the information you need. EVM has some good videos, also Fully Charged have a series about purchasing an EV. Congratulations for your choice and good luck picking the right vehicle for you!
Rivian is doing much like Elon Musk has done in regards to his ventures.. They are not using any industry playbooks, smart!, which is why so many business and stock analyst have got things so wrong with their long and short term speculations of the company. Basically, both companies have addressed their most major concerns future challenges and roadblocks set down the road as a first immediate priority, instead of rushing to the market with a poser product just to please potential stock holders and their evaluations only to run into such issues only to see those gains quickly turn into losses. Rivian has taken advantage of what we deemed as setbacks due to covid as an advantage in addition time to not only get one vehicle up and ready for error free production but 2 additional vehicles all to debut together, one of which will serve as a most lucrative bedrock for most operations to be financially secured. A deal with amazon is Major! like truly major. Its not like Amazon is going anywhere anytime soon, like Google, its made itself a standardized practice in commerce. Even if someone creates a better shopping experience we have made Amazon a default, and its numbers in retail are felt world wide, which means its business with Rivian will also likely be world reaching . And a lot of automakers would've loved to get their hands on that one, but seeing it go not only too and electric auto manufacture startup but more notable, one that has not even sold a single vehicle out on the road, says a ton about what's happening at Rivian and the mentality of the people running the company. They could care less about the media's input, or statisticians and market analysis. They are focused on making the absolute best ev's they can with a production pipeline that revolutionary.
I want their van, with the big battery, and in Europe (UK). So I might have to wait a bit (or import one and put up with wrong-hand drive). Very interested to know what the range and drive efficiency and heating efficiency come out like.
@@fatnortherner3198 Indeed. I'm looking forward to that too, but Arrival have made no mention of longer-range batteries so far. I think they could, but suspect it's a long way down their list of priorities as they have a large delivery-van market to address first. (I want camper-range).
Great video, great product. It would be interesting to know the production projections for the 3 different vehicles. I would guess the delivery truck for Amazon will be the most profitable and therefore the most numerous. Here is where I think their business model differs from most other EV startups, go heavy with commercial vehicles as your bread and butter product. Too bad they aren’t making the new mail trucks for the US Postal Service.
So Tesla is proprietary while everybody else is standardized when it comes to charging. I've never been a fan of proprietary but I do have a couple of CyberTruck's on order. Now what do I do?
There is an adapter out there for DC fast charging a Tesla, it looks a bit clunky, hopefully tesla will include a CCS DC fast charger socket on the cybertruck at least when they release the final design.
Meh. I'm wondering about the demand for a Rivian. Is there really demand for 30,000 the first year and 300,000 after that? I'm not feeling it. I seriously doubt someone is going to pay almost $80k for an "adventure" vehicle and then scratch it up in the woods. I never see the high-price Lincoln Navigators or the top-of-the-line Cadillac Escalades out in the boonies. Good luck; we need the EVs and the competition but personally I'm waiting for my CT which has an exterior that doesn't scratch and dent. #300,567
Why not? GM's $110k Hummer designed for offroad sold out the first years production in less than 10 minutes. There's clearly a market. A market I'd imagine is even larger at the $80k price point.
Aren’t they brilliant, though? Proper job! No “yes but, no but, yes but” with these guys. It has been unmistakenly recognisable since first reveal at Geneva, (was it?) and it has remained an exciting vision all the way.
For production, if not making actual batteries the cars/trucks are easier to build in total than an ice vehicle. Because of no engine/transmission/differential/fuel tanks etc. Yes it has a motor or two or is it 4, but those are simpler to build and the chassis/platform can be used on different vehicles, which is what most EV companies are doing, such as Rivian. They had a 13,000 or so test drive of two vehicles already, which should have answered any questions they had left from testing. IOW, while their plans are ambitious, the are doable with the right people and money, something they seem to have up the wazoo.
Best way to solve problems is to throw money at it and for more reasons than just solving the problem! In business you can easy become swamped and lose your traction physically and pysiologically !
I was a rivian reservation holder for the R1T launch edition but because of price and charging network...I pulled out my reservation... I will wait for rivian to build a R1T for the masses.. Of course they are following Tesla’s baby steps in creating the most expensive vehicles like the S&X.. then ramp up the affordable 3&Y for the masses... which is for the average consumer..like myself.. then hopefully we can have some insight on road trip charging network on local highways..I like the specs on the Rivian but have not seen and insight on tech, infotainment, test drives??? so it leaves me in the dark on their product which cost $75k and I have been following them since 2018..good things come to those who wait as they say.
Rivian is getting production help from Ford engineers, and has been hiring huge numbers of engineers from the Big 3. Rivian won't have a problem with starting large production numbers on a flex assembly line. Most of Tesla's problems have been from Tesla thinking they know better than companies who've been building vehicles at scale for 100+ years, only to find out that they actually don't. Rivian won't have that problem. 90%+ of an EV is exactly the same as an ICE vehicle, so skills and knowledge easily transfer.
Transport Evolved, you provide the clearest analysis of what's going on the EV industry that I have seen on TH-cam. Great work.
This video sounds more like an ad, then a report. It is so glowing for a company that hasn't released a product. Why make a report like this now, how does this benefit the EV community?
I’m an early reservation holder. I completely agree that this brand is going after a premium market. Not exactly Range Rover but a mix of Range Rover, Land Cruiser and Subaru. Beauty, Capability, and Longevity (hopefully on that last one).
I'm on my 6th and last Subaru. R1S is looking like the favourite for next vehicle if a RHD ever comes here, because all the other EVs so far have such impractical form factors - sedans and stubby CUVs with insufficient cargo space.
No much of a future if your following Land Rover. Best to carve its own path
Not exactly Range Rover ? Why are you putting the bar so ridiculously low ? Rivian is well beyond the Range Rover's range ! Please avoid comparing apples with lemons ! RJ knows how it's going to come down. He's the Gates of the EV business. After 13 years, Musk still can't make a quality car. And after all is said, I have to wait until 2022 to get my R1S !
@@palco22 there’s definitely a Range Rover aesthetic but agreed Range Rover are garbage.
@@yolo_burrito I've always loved the look of the early "Land-Rovers" and especially the series II.......There was something about them (Odd machines like the old M series Jeeps.....they were alone in their class but with the advent of the "Range Rovers" they lost that "Look" and became like so many since. Their prices are ridiculous compared to so many look alike that do as well and sometimes better for far less cash. At any rate, and like I said, I'm anxious to get my hands on the R1S.
I was impressed with how the Rivian pick-up prototypes performed on the Long Way Up Apple TV program. Rivian demonstrated dedication and commitment in overcoming and solving the challenges they faced on the journey, so it doesn't surprise me that they are now forging ahead with the production of three vehicle models. I am sure Long Way Up provided them and Harley Davidson (electric bikes) with an invaluable learning opportunity.
it was annouced in the news here the other day.. Rivian got building permits passed to expand in normal.. the current size of the plant is about 3.5 million square feet... the permits are for an additional 10 million square feet on top of that.
Rivian might turn into this generations Range Rover looks so good
If they can meet demand i think you might be right .. and im here for it!!
I just worry it will be 5 years before we get them in Europe
@@hamsterminator they need to release the slightly smaller EU version that will actually fit through our width restrictions or I predict there'll be quite a few pranged on bollards in Chelsea 😁
Agreed... Tesla just seems allergic to making a normal truck for some reason. Really looking forward to taking delivery on an R1S next year.
Hopefully better built than the current Range Rover. I wouldn't trust one of those to get out of my driveway.
I live in Normal, IL and watched Mitsubishi take our taxes and fold. The plant sat empty for 6 years until an "unknown" company called Rivian came to town. Our city gave them all kinds of incentives to buy the old Mitsu plant. I was thinking what a Ponzi scheme this could turn out to be. Our IL Governor, Normal Mayor, and City Council went to Michigan and when asked, they said everyone was really nice. Asked if they saw a vehicle, "no, but we saw a lot of parts"!
Fast forward....looks like I was wrong and this company is alive and well in Normal, IL. Lot of activity going on out there. Buying up land all around the place.
Let's hope they continue to thrive.
Love Rivian and how they’ve got to where they are today; hope they can pull this off and succeed and make great vehicles
Yeah this vehicle look great honestly looks amazing the suv would be great I don’t like the pick up truck much I prefer full suv but I guess pick up is for people who like it or for people who need it to load stuff however I can’t imagine a construction worker putting a big machine there or dirty tools or any construction tools I just don’t see it happening most people who but the pick up truck won’t be for construction work you can use it for some things clean things but construction I don’t see it I just can’t see this pick up truck dirty with dirty tools machines in back all scratched up
I’ve been watching Rivian for years and (can’t stress this enough) cannot wait for my truck... I believe they’re going to change the industry!
Canoo will also change the game with their level of innovation and functionality
Can’t wait to get our Rivian R1S Launch Edition this year here on the Oregon Coast!
Any word of them putting a charging station on the Oregon coast? I’m down in Humboldt County, CA and live adventuring up the coast in Oregon! So gorgeous!
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If how Rivian were going to sell was covered in the report I missed it, also how they were going to manage the after sales service. The Rivian looks stylish and practical, and if performance is delivered, the manufacturing quality good and they prove to be reliable then they have themselves a winner.
Often Tesla fans treat EV competitors as the enemy, whereas the EV market needs more manufacturers, Tesla will benefit more from being top of a large pile than top of a small pile.
Do u know something we don't?
U assume Tesla will remain on top?
No one stays on top forever, just ask Sony, NBC, Chevrolet, Nissan, Blackberry, Nokia, Trump, MGM, Apple, Kodak, Polaroid, Sears, Kmart etc..I guarantee another automaker will eclipse Tesla and soon..
@@mamadouaziza2536 Do YOU know something we dont? "Soon" is a relative term but as far as anyone knows publicly there is no company that even has PLANS to eclipse Teslas volume in the next few years and there will not likely be any problem with Tesla selling every car it builds into the foreseeable future.
Online direct sales model is what most startups are offering. Repair is another question but thier #3 vehicle is literally a flexible delivery vehicle platform that would be perfect for a mobile service fleet. Also, considering that they will need service/repair options for thier Amazon fleet... likely at or near major distribution hubs, they may be able to integrate those two services.
@@mamadouaziza2536 True, no one stays top forever, but some have a good long run, Google, Amazon, Facebook. Love them or hate them there is no question that Tesla are well ahead of the EV competition, my point is that Tesla need others to help them build the EV market. Last time I looked they offered 4 models, a manufacturer like Audi currently offers about 16, its always been an industry that thrives on offering choice.
@@patreekotime4578 VW will sell more EVs in 2021 than Tesla if 2020 growth is any indication.
Hey Nikki you have xlnt presentation/narration skills, well done. I didn't know much about Rivian, and you hit the high points where it mattered, so kudos to whoever wrote the script as well.
Rivian will do well. They are taking every step in order to put a product on the road that will win. They won’t fail. Cant wait to get the R1S and for them to go public.
That's very great progress indeed! Hats off to them.
I hope their plans come true, with little to no delay.
Future for the win :D
Definitely my favourite EV pickup out of the main contenders, design and spec wise.
I Hate that Rivian isn't on the stock market already 😤
Great video. Highly accurate information. One minor thing though, as an owner of a Mitsubishi iMiev, I can say it was never produced in Normal. That was Japan production only. The last vehicle built there was the Outlander Sport in 2015.
I'm VERY excited about Rivian, and I just love your shows. You've got a way with words. Keep it up!
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Great video summary of where Rivian are today. As a Brit living in France I have to say I’ve never been the slightest bit interested in a pick-up truck, gas guzzling wastes of money that are too big for our old town and city streets... but this thing..wow! Don’t think I would ever have the funds though. Go Rivian!
I'm glad they decided to prioritize development of the Amazon delivery vehicle. Converting parcel/postal delivery fleets to electric is far more important than more toys for rich boys. And fleet sales are a more important market than individual retail purchasers.
I am a Bolt owner and am delighted to hear of Rivian’s “adventure” oriented charging network. Arizona, like other western states, has large areas that are accessible to passenger cars but out of range of level 3 chargers. This has improved dramatically as chargers are stood up. An example is the new ChargePoint station in Kanab, Utah. This opens up southern Utah and the Arizona Strip.
On our first Road Trip, coming back from Yellowstone, we stayed and charged in St. George and had enough range to get to Cliff Dweller’s Lodge, near the Colorado, but not for the side trip to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Kanab makes it easier, but I would have to rely on a level 2 charger at Cliff Dweller’s.
I have wondered about the economics of building Level 3 stations in remote locations, but Rivian, Hummer, etc. may change that.
rivian and hummer wont change this much, they are waiting for government incentives that will make this more affordable, the lack of any actual stations so far for a fleet of cars shows that they are holding back for better funding so dont expect fast expansion.
Yes the Tesla chargers in nowhere South of Moab, Montecillo is a great example. A good case for a Tesla but too expensive right now. The Colorado, UT crew will need to wait a few years I think. Heck Ive been tempted by the $99/pm leaf deals and the $150 Costco Bolt deals but we need room for the camping shite and a bit ground clearance - my 2012 Leaf with 70 miles of range is the perfect 2nd car though.
I feel like I’ve watched so many videos of EVs to come and seen so few actual releases. Frustrating. Looking forward to the Rivians, though.
I think rivian is going to be a game changer ...
I don’t see any revolutionary stuff that they’re offering.
@@KyleHubb so far they have taken all the faults and flaws of every other electric car company and build their product on that infulstructure , include their own innovation and design concepts, with vigorous offroad testing in all conditions to fine tune the algorithm of their product before mass production thats the key....
@@KyleHubb An electric pickup truck for one
@@teamtoken Yeah, but, Ford had that in the early 2000's. I'm not saying Rivian isn't a great company. I'm just saying, there's nothing game changing about it. lol
Rivian does have the ability to compete against brands such as Range Rover, but it’s defining itself differently, more like the Patagonia of car brands. I expect them to have a super loyal fan base.
Nikki, well as for Rivian I expect great things with their rollout of the vehicles. They have been doing it right with regard to the learning process and taking the time needed. I expect the IPO to be a bit out of my price range but I am planning to snag as many as I can afford. And I hope to have my Rivian when Fully Charged USA comes to Austin next year. See you there.
I respect the price difference may be the key reason to the lack of comparisons, but have to say that as a longtime, multiple Ford Explorer owner, I am on the pre-order list for the R1S because it is the closest thing to a like-for-like electric version vehicle of that family bus.
I look forward to having all the same space and never having to buy gas again.
I'm in line for the R1S albeit broke but very happy. They've hit all of the notes paying attention to details and they will succeed.
Very informed video. Excellent job. Thank you.
At 2:36 there is no max pack currently available for the R1S. This is an option for the R1T.
With a R1T adventure with max pack on pre-order, I really hope the Rivians are waaay more reliable than Range Rovers historically have been.
I really don't see the Rivian as a competitor to the Cybertruck - It's going for a totally different market. There will be some crossover, but not much. It's more of a competitor to the Landrover or a high spected F150 due to the design.
Why do people keep thinking just because a new car is an EV that its a Tesla competitor?
They did this when BMW launched the i3 and the media claimed it was a competitor to the Model S.
LOL. Ridiculous.. To different cars and the only thing in common was that both were BEVs.. One was a city economy sub compact with limited power and range and the other was a powerful EV costing $140k for the high end version..
Rivian's current pickup trucks are targeting those that are in the same market for an Ford or Ram truck buy just want it to be electric.
The CyberTruck just seems to be in a category all by itself unless the Hummer EV upstages it.
Just glad that there are going to be choices..
We like the look of the Rivians but will NEVER be see in that UGLY Cybertruck. So for us the Cybertruck is ZERO competition for the Rivian.
Rivian has absolutely no need to compete with anything. Cybertruck's competitors are Unimogs, Sherps, BigBos and Shatuns. Don't compare apples with lemons !
@@davidrosen4951 Neat, fortunately it just goes by sales. Also, neither are competition for each other, completely different markets not to mention the EV market steals from the ICE market not from other EV makers.
Just think 300kwh power bill in Texas with the power outage. That truck bed could carry a generator to charge you up over the days trail hike in a remote area.
Thanks for the video and stay safe.
You're looking good with these glasses. 👍
Like Lucid, the public has forgotten about Rivian... The F150 is king and so are those Land/Range Rovers..
These start ups need to get some test vehicles out to car reviewers ASAP..
Rivian and lucid are new their time is coming very soon
I'm hoping that Rivian has a master plan similar to Tesla. Making 2 expensive vehicles at first and then using profits from those to build a more affordable vehicle.
I think thats exactly what they’re doing. Make a premium product first to demonstrate technical capability and build brand awareness, then making a small and cheaper vehicle to build volume and big profits.
I think they’ll make a smaller truck probably priced around 40K and with it a mid sized SUV, both of which would be serious volume sellers
@@teamtoken I'm not sure what the dimensions of the R1T are but it seems like a 1/4 tom truck like a Chevy Colorado or a Toyota Tacoma. Maybe it's actually bigger but just looks small? I think they would probably do a smaller SUV and then a bigger truck.
I'd love to see a Subaru Outback sized wagon from Rivian
First of all, what a great presentation - thank you. I think this is going to be a game-changer in the luxury SUV market. Good looking, and a 400 mile plus range (if so speced). However, I do not understand why (initially?) Rivian is only offering the R1T with the option of a 400 mile+ battery pack, whereas the R1S can only be speced with a 300 mile battery. An uncharacteristic misstep?
I don't think that Rivian can manufacture as many EV's as they promised due to the pending chip shortage. The range promises of the SUV is very appealing. Great work TE.
I really hope they can deliver. I have a good feeling about them, but time will tell. I'd love a European version of the R1T, even though I don't have need for one or the money
I love that it’s American. I love that it’s electric. I love the style. I love the concept. There is no way this won’t be successful in North America. I’m rooting for all these new electric startups. Show the big boys what we want in our cars! Not the boring German formula...and I have a 2019 A4.
ha ha I'd love to convert on old Audi A8 D2 to lecture like that guy did with an old E39 BMW - he got 500 miles of range hypemiling too.
Prototypes are easy. Mass production is excruciating. I hope that Rivian is able to do it and wish them success.
I been following Rivian for 2 years. I so wish I could afford one. They will be #1
Thanks for the transparency
Not surprised by Rivian's wide product range - They have had billions in investment ! They just have to make sure they don't blow the money on frivolous things and concentrate on getting the basics right the first time.
Do they have anything on the road yet?
I don't see any competition between EV manufacturers as of yet and maybe for some years to come. The world is just beginning to transition from fossil fuel to electric propulsion. Therefore the market is still so huge that there's no need for them to compete against each other. As long as they will keep producing good vehicles at reasonable prices, they will sell like hot cakes. The competition is being felt by legacy auto makers who insist on producing internal combustion engine vehicles. The ICE technology does not have much time left before it gets banned worldwide because of the pollution that it generates.
Yes, they seem to be fitting into different gaps for now. It'd be different if they all came out with a Golf sized car at the same time.
@@davidmccarthy6061 Yes they may, but the question is, how many units can the EV manufacturers produce per year? Even if they can come up with products similar to Tesla's very affordable $20K sub-compact that will debut perhaps in mid-to-late 2022, can they produce enough units to accommodate huge orders since a whole lot more people will be able to afford this type of car? So far, Tesla is the only EV company that has been proven to be capable of producing large numbers of electric vehicles. So even though there's still no competition, Tesla will still be getting the "lion's share of the pie".
Rivian, they have it all together. Unlike Tesla, they seem to be depending less on ego and pure genius, and more on research and planning. They can do this pending a continuing stability in the market.
They haven't shipped a vehicle. They're not a real car company yet.
Rivian was struggling until they were able to get Tesla employees to work for them and give Tesla secrets. There even using the same robots. Now I really hope Rivian does well, the real competition is ice vehicles and their manufacturers. We're only at 4% of the global market, there's tons of room for other ev builders.
If I had the money I would get a Rivian RLT 1 once it rolled off the line. I like its lines much more than I do the cyber truck
I'm planning on buying one as soon as I hear positive feedback from the initial owners.
Thanks Nikki, informative as always. The Rivian operation seems well thought out with a careful implementation strategy. My interests are how Rivian may impact that portion of the American pickup market, where a fully loaded Ford F150-250, a Dodge Ram or the Chevy Blazer suffer some loss of market share? This seems very possible given the picture you have outlined. Should this happen, the world oil company's could see a significant hit. More importantly, some of the larger Toyota pickups could also see a market share reduction. In such a situation this would have a devastating effect on my home market here in Australia where the last stand is being played out by the fossil fuel industry. See the fossil fuel candidate, Mathias Cormann from Australia has managed to get the job of heading up the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development).
That´s why I think the US market is so important. Because it´s so big, once the EVs become the rule there every other market will follow.
@@santiagohills3997 My point is that the love of the Americans for the pick trucks stop them from adopting EVs, even thou in many regions and for most users it would be totally plausible. So, E-Pick ups come to influence more on the psychological, social e cultural view of the EVs in general.
I'm always glad to see new electric cars come into the marketplace. That also means as more time passes more used electric cars as well. Would be neat to see a video on the state of the used electric car market? Got earlier this year a 2017 Bolt Premier with 39k miles for $16k+tax here in PA (was a lease car I was told) that I absolutely love and is my new daily driver. Many of us can't afford the new car prices. But we look/wait eagerly at/for the used car market. :)
Would personally really love an R1T, but in Australia it will be about 1/2 the price of the house I live in.
Looks like I'll be driving my efficient turbo diesel Ute for many years to come.
EVs are just too expensive vs ICE.
180 kwh battery pack isn't confirmed yet. Currently, the mid-range 310-mile pack is available, with the announcement of a longer range pack expected later this year. So the bit about the flat seats, even with the largest battery pack, may not hold true.
I don't care for SUVs, truck and off roading but its a good looking vehicle. I can tell you there are many people that will be buying this that are current EV owners and non EV owners
The fact that Rivian has Ford and Amazon behind them tells us that there are bigger plans ahead
Can't wait for the day we can get our hands on one in the U.K
I think Rivian will go through production hell just as Tesla did. But, then also as Tesla did, come out the other side looking very pretty. I'm very excited! I will have a tough decision on my next electric vehicle between the Rivian R1T and the Tesla Cybertruck.
I like Rivian and have a deposit on the truck but doubt I will pull the trigger at least for awhile. Real pricey and awfully new to be without bugs from the start. Will be interesting to see how those headlights actually work as they might be really good illumination on the road. Now lets hope they do a better job of painting the thing than Tesla who should be ashamed of the areas they missmarket and there are less than 75 days left to production sometime in June !
I am going to take the plunge and get into an R1S and we'll see how it goes... 💪
You are information dense. Thanks.
It looks like Rivian will actually sell trucks this summer. They are still toys for rich people, but that's how it starts. I've never considered getting a Tesla Roadster, Model S, or Model Y, but getting a Model 3 is well within the realm of possibilities. I hope that in about 5-10 years, they'll have a model that is practical and not merely aspirational.
I’ve made a full retirement out of tesla stock gains so I’m grateful for that. That being said I decided to skip an R1T as I found the diesel Jeep gladiator to meet my adventuring needs more appropriately but I’ll be buying an R1S instead. My model Y has been absolutely terrible I hope the Rivian will prove that driving an EV can mean off roading, class and RELIABILITY.
All my remaining shares in Tesla will go immediately into Rivian at IPO
Vehicles look great. Just what we're looking for to wander the Americas from the US to Tierra del Fuego. But we're in the wait-and-see camp. We want to see how the vehicle work out in the real world and if the prices might come down as has been the case for Tesla.
Any idea about Canadian deliveries of Rivian?
Yes! Just got hired for the Amazon Program in Normal!
Rivian has very nice looking Pickup Truck and SUV. They are just out of my price range in terms of what I am willing to spend on a vehicle. Plus, I think the Cybertruck is cooler.
For most buyers yes, those are expensive. But have you seen the price of ICE trucks and SUVs lately? You could easily spend that much or more on one and it wouldn’t look like anything special. And I see them all over the place so obviously there is no shortage of folks who spend that much on a truck or SUV.
Still no info on battery production. Are they making them or buying them from another company? What kind of battery chemistry?
Someday, there will be a Rivian in every driveway.... cept mine.
Can you post the reference where it was confirmed that the 400 mile R1S variant will still fold all 3 seats completely flat? I haven’t seen that. I’m a. LE holder, but that is the one thing that might make me wait. I thought for sure that would not be possible and if I had a choice of 400 miles or 3rd row folding flat, I’d go with the lower miles. But if I could have both....I might wait.
Agreed, I saw no confirmation of this in the videos from Rivian
I worry that Rivian is expecting everything to go right throughout the year, when it is far more likely that things will go horribly wrong. Welding programs that aren't quite right, resulting in panel and structural failure, battery availability (BIG concern) and real, in field testing for production vehicles. So far, the only Rivian's that have been seen in the wild are essentially bespoke vehicles- not production- so they aren't 'real'. I fear the push to go public is based on some agreements they signed to get backing from the like of Ford and Amazon who want to recoup their investments quickly.
I hope they succeed
Does anyone smell.....IPO or SPAC. For some reason, EV startups have been troublesome, especially with the wind at their back, from the Automotive World. For some reason this report sounded more like an Ad, then a report. Why put this out there now, there is so much other news to report on, which is more crucial to the success of the EV market.
When it comes to manufacturing, I think they’re pretty solid
RJ Scaringe has been working on this for 10 years and has seen all the mistakes that others have made and has structured Rivian around being able to make something correctly from the beginning and if problems do sprout up they can be resolved quickly
Will be an interesting few years watching how they do
It's called teething ! It's a stage we all go though and that's all Normal !
This is amusing. If only people knew what a product launch at other automakers look like. Lol. Only difference is that unlike Tesla they don't deliver the initial units to customers without being fixed by hand first.
Tesla, Rivian, Lucid Air , and now Canoo 👏🏼👏🏼
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This is awesome. Not promising for the Moose Test though since that's what everyone is talking about these days. I'm real excited for Rivian. I do like their trucks, however I think if Tesla does actually deliver a Cybertruck it'll be out competed by price. But that said, they have a compelling offering.. If you don't mind overpaying for the development.
My crystal ball is on the fritz but I think Rivian, despite the challenges and perhaps some missed initial production targets, will be the next "big" thing...or at least I hope they do.
Rivian is in a unique position. They only have to worry aboug expanding production to quickly out performing demand
Yes, the sideline of Amazon trucks is a huge benefit.
Hi Nikki, we have committed to get our first EV car in 2021. We are just not sure which one yet. Could you do a session on the different charging station and options: tesla vs non-tesla, slow vs fast. And also what might be required of our home electrical panel. Thanks so much! Your videos are so informative.
You need to watch more videos and gather the information you need. EVM has some good videos, also Fully Charged have a series about purchasing an EV. Congratulations for your choice and good luck picking the right vehicle for you!
@@HanYou2 Thanks! Will do
R1S can not be configured with 180kw battery (MAX BATTERY) in any way.
Rivian is doing much like Elon Musk has done in regards to his ventures.. They are not using any industry playbooks, smart!, which is why so many business and stock analyst have got things so wrong with their long and short term speculations of the company. Basically, both companies have addressed their most major concerns future challenges and roadblocks set down the road as a first immediate priority, instead of rushing to the market with a poser product just to please potential stock holders and their evaluations only to run into such issues only to see those gains quickly turn into losses. Rivian has taken advantage of what we deemed as setbacks due to covid as an advantage in addition time to not only get one vehicle up and ready for error free production but 2 additional vehicles all to debut together, one of which will serve as a most lucrative bedrock for most operations to be financially secured. A deal with amazon is Major! like truly major. Its not like Amazon is going anywhere anytime soon, like Google, its made itself a standardized practice in commerce. Even if someone creates a better shopping experience we have made Amazon a default, and its numbers in retail are felt world wide, which means its business with Rivian will also likely be world reaching . And a lot of automakers would've loved to get their hands on that one, but seeing it go not only too and electric auto manufacture startup but more notable, one that has not even sold a single vehicle out on the road, says a ton about what's happening at Rivian and the mentality of the people running the company. They could care less about the media's input, or statisticians and market analysis. They are focused on making the absolute best ev's they can with a production pipeline that revolutionary.
I want their van, with the big battery, and in Europe (UK). So I might have to wait a bit (or import one and put up with wrong-hand drive). Very interested to know what the range and drive efficiency and heating efficiency come out like.
Maybe consider the Arrival van as well which has UK production facilities.
@@fatnortherner3198 Indeed. I'm looking forward to that too, but Arrival have made no mention of longer-range batteries so far. I think they could, but suspect it's a long way down their list of priorities as they have a large delivery-van market to address first. (I want camper-range).
how many cars Rivian is planning to produce in the launch year??
and have they confirmed they have enough batteries to support their production???
Great video, great product. It would be interesting to know the production projections for the 3 different vehicles. I would guess the delivery truck for Amazon will be the most profitable and therefore the most numerous. Here is where I think their business model differs from most other EV startups, go heavy with commercial vehicles as your bread and butter product. Too bad they aren’t making the new mail trucks for the US Postal Service.
HAVE YOU DRIVIAN A RIVIAN? NO, I CAN'T AFFORDIAN ONE!
Rivian certainly looks like the best bang for buck buy.
They will do great.
Hurry up already, Rivian!
the r1s is such a good looking suv. i with the truck was a little bigger though.
So Tesla is proprietary while everybody else is standardized when it comes to charging. I've never been a fan of proprietary but I do have a couple of CyberTruck's on order. Now what do I do?
There is an adapter out there for DC fast charging a Tesla, it looks a bit clunky, hopefully tesla will include a CCS DC fast charger socket on the cybertruck at least when they release the final design.
I’m wondering if there going to feel the chip shortage? Could effect the tool out.
Meh. I'm wondering about the demand for a Rivian. Is there really demand for 30,000 the first year and 300,000 after that? I'm not feeling it. I seriously doubt someone is going to pay almost $80k for an "adventure" vehicle and then scratch it up in the woods. I never see the high-price Lincoln Navigators or the top-of-the-line Cadillac Escalades out in the boonies. Good luck; we need the EVs and the competition but personally I'm waiting for my CT which has an exterior that doesn't scratch and dent. #300,567
Why not? GM's $110k Hummer designed for offroad sold out the first years production in less than 10 minutes. There's clearly a market. A market I'd imagine is even larger at the $80k price point.
Aren’t they brilliant, though? Proper job! No “yes but, no but, yes but” with these guys.
It has been unmistakenly recognisable since first reveal at Geneva, (was it?) and it has remained an exciting vision all the way.
Just got to this channel for the first time.... I'm loving it!! She's great!
For production, if not making actual batteries the cars/trucks are easier to build in total than an ice vehicle. Because of no engine/transmission/differential/fuel tanks etc. Yes it has a motor or two or is it 4, but those are simpler to build and the chassis/platform can be used on different vehicles, which is what most EV companies are doing, such as Rivian. They had a 13,000 or so test drive of two vehicles already, which should have answered any questions they had left from testing.
IOW, while their plans are ambitious, the are doable with the right people and money, something they seem to have up the wazoo.
Best way to solve problems is to throw money at it and for more reasons than just solving the problem! In business you can easy become swamped and lose your traction physically and pysiologically !
Here's hoping that Rivian actually cares & appreciates it's customers.
Look until Rivian sell a car im on the fence! There is miles to go before they are anything!
Hello, As the old saying goes if you what to something done as a busy person.
Great news!
I was a rivian reservation holder for the R1T launch edition but because of price and charging network...I pulled out my reservation... I will wait for rivian to build a R1T for the masses.. Of course they are following Tesla’s baby steps in creating the most expensive vehicles like the S&X.. then ramp up the affordable 3&Y for the masses... which is for the average consumer..like myself.. then hopefully we can have some insight on road trip charging network on local highways..I like the specs on the Rivian but have not seen and insight on tech, infotainment, test drives??? so it leaves me in the dark on their product which cost $75k and I have been following them since 2018..good things come to those who wait as they say.
Who needs infotainment when driving is the entertainment?
Rivian is getting production help from Ford engineers, and has been hiring huge numbers of engineers from the Big 3. Rivian won't have a problem with starting large production numbers on a flex assembly line.
Most of Tesla's problems have been from Tesla thinking they know better than companies who've been building vehicles at scale for 100+ years, only to find out that they actually don't. Rivian won't have that problem. 90%+ of an EV is exactly the same as an ICE vehicle, so skills and knowledge easily transfer.
Rivian has most of what is needed to succeed with one major exception, they don't have an Elon Musk.
And that is a very good thing. Musk is a douche bag.
I'm tired of hearing about what it might have. Just bring the flipping truck to market. I've been hearing about this for at least 5 year's now.
No you haven’t
@@jysmtl 🤣🤣🤣
Rivian makes great looking vehicles, unfortunately they will be out of my price range when they come out or I would put my name on the preorder list!