Test Drive 2021

[Pline]

Anyone know the best source for when and where you can test drive the R1S in 2021?
Or if drive is not an option, sit in an R1S?

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[DucRider]

Anyone know the best source for when and where you can test drive the R1S in 2021?
Or if drive is not an option, sit in an R1S?

If you have a reservation, they will be in touch (per their latest communications).
I don't know that they will be available to the general public until after the release and shipments begin.

 

[Tahoeatx16]

Anyone know the best source for when and where you can test drive the R1S in 2021?
Or if drive is not an option, sit in an R1S?

All indications point to there being an opportunity to test drive. The details, however, are completely unknown.

 

[Pline]

Anyone know the best source for when and where you can test drive the R1S in 2021?
Or if drive is not an option, sit in an R1S?

Anyone have an update on test drive availability?

 

[electruck]

Anyone have an update on test drive availability?

Nope. Rivian has not scheduled any public events or made any announcements. If you subscribe to their email notifications you will know just as soon as Rivian decides to let anyone know what's going on.

 

[CommodoreAmiga]

Anyone have an update on test drive availability?

"Soon".

I get the impression that we won't see Rivian-sponsored test drives until the federal government starts relaxing their COVID restriction recommendations.

I may have to bribe an early LE customer to let me check out their truck.

 

[Gshenderson]

I pinged CS earlier today and asked about test drives. I specifically said that I wasn’t looking for details, but just confirmation that I’d be able to see a truck before I confirmed my order. Below is the response. Basically, “sure, as long as you don’t mind waiting until we’re ready to be able to that.”

So it may be that those willing to buy sight unseen will get some delivery priority and those of us who want to see it first may have to wait a bit.

 

[Ladiver]

I asked if they were opening test drives based on location rules or Federal rules? I didn’t get anything other than more info soon.

With Florida and Texas open and Southern California quickly reopening, I would hope they could start test drives in those locations and move to others as they open too.

 

[jjwolf120]

I asked if they were opening test drives based on location rules or Federal rules? I didn’t get anything other than more info soon.

With Florida and Texas open and Southern California quickly reopening, I would hope they could start test drives in those locations and move to others as they open too.

I wouldn't expect test drives before May. By May, there will probably be enough people vaccinated that the logistics of doing test drives won't be prohibitively difficult.

Also, I expect that a relatively small number of people will get deliveries in June.

 

[mkennedy1996]

Anyone know the best source for when and where you can test drive the R1S in 2021?
Or if drive is not an option, sit in an R1S?

The last I heard was that you can sit in it and drive it right after they deliver your vehicle.

 

[azbill]

The last I heard was that you can sit in it and drive it right after they deliver your vehicle.

And they will make the delivery right after they complete the RAN charging network to your house.

 

[whyasky]

I wouldn't expect test drives before May. By May, there will probably be enough people vaccinated that the logistics of doing test drives won't be prohibitively difficult.

Also, I expect that a relatively small number of people will get deliveries in June.

Pretty sure car test drives have been Covid safe (and permitted in most states) for some time now. I live in MD which has been relatively strict with respect to pandemic safety requirements and car test drives for individuals have been ok ever since last summer. I test drove an ipace back in September for kicks. (it's too small for me but a fun drive).

Having a gathering with many people at once is another issue all together and I can see why they don't want to do that. However, there should be no reason they can't bring the car to you for a 20 minute drive or have you come to them in a small group setting. I would think that would be more practical for introducing various car features anyway.

I'm an eternal optimist so my guess is they'll offer small group walk throughs and test drives for LE pre-orders. I think that starts in May so they can begin to confirm the June /July orders. By that time, most of this can be done outside as well so hopefully not an issue.

 

[jjwolf120]

Pretty sure car test drives have been Covid safe (and permitted in most states) for some time now.

There is a difference between permitted and logistically, simple.

 

[DuckTruck]

Pretty sure car test drives have been Covid safe (and permitted in most states) for some time now. I live in MD which has been relatively strict with respect to pandemic safety requirements and car test drives for individuals have been ok ever since last summer. I test drove an ipace back in September for kicks. (it's too small for me but a fun drive).

Having a gathering with many people at once is another issue all together and I can see why they don't want to do that. However, there should be no reason they can't bring the car to you for a 20 minute drive or have you come to them in a small group setting. I would think that would be more practical for introducing various car features anyway.

I'm an eternal optimist so my guess is they'll offer small group walk throughs and test drives for LE pre-orders. I think that starts in May so they can begin to confirm the June /July orders. By that time, most of this can be done outside as well so hopefully not an issue.

I think I speak for everyone on this Forum when I deem every Rivian employee "an Essential Worker". Therefore, vaccinations for all shall be given in time to allow safe factory tours at the time we're there to pickup our pickups.

The Pickup² Event is back on!

 

[Rivian-WI]

Being able to do 'easy' test drives is one plus for the Dealership model. Manufacturers only need to worry about their employees doing the manufacturing. The Dealerships have to handle the customer interaction per Health guidelines.

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