Recent content by usulio

I'm not saying that's AI, but if it's real then that's not an actual boulder.

This is true, if you're constantly doing really long road trips. For a trip up to say 350 miles you can start at 100% and do one quick charging stop along the way. The 10%-80% range only matters if you're doing multiple charging stops and going 400+ miles. If you are doing that kind of road trip...

Also, Scout is really positioned for aesthetics and off road performance more like a Wrangler, 4runner or Bronco. Rock crawling credentials. Full locking diffs. Heavily modifiable. Will never be called a luxury vehicle. R1 is positioned like Land Rover and R2 like a Subaru. Both very capable...

Simple software is easier. Complex software is hard. Rivian consistently chooses to make everything fancier and more complex than it needs to be. For example they are using a 3d game engine to run their user interface, it's a huge piece of software with a huge learning curve. I am not saying the...

I agree with this except for the geometry. Almost all EVs have much worse angles. Your article sums it up well > for most folks who want a vehicle with Subaru Wilderness/Jeep Cherokee-levels of capability, the Rivian definitely delivers, while also offering decent on-road range. It’s pretty...

Ground clearance is just one part. R2 approach angle is 25 degrees and Trailseeker is less than 18. R2 will go pretty much anywhere a standard stock 4runner will go -- better ground clearance and better angles (except breakover). Trailseeker's nose will not get over small obstacles. Rivian will...

Based on size trend, R4 will be a golf cart, R5 an electric scooter. R6 will be a pair of heelie shoes with batteries.

Also, * I prefer Scout's ownership philosophy which is modification-friendly, repair-friendly. Rivian is the polar opposite. * I prefer Scout's user philosophy which is physical buttons and straightforward, Rivian is more gadgets and apps oriented. IMO R2 does not have the battery pack size for...

FM Radio

Such a slap in the face to buy an expensive car and have it play an ad to you every time it starts (especially when you were going to listen to an ad-free station). I love my R1S, but so many frustrating cases where they over-think, over-engineer, or reinvent the wheel instead of using the...

some of us are lucky to have great local radio stations. listener supported, no ads, great music. sorry you don't.

$5/gallon at 19mpg sounds stressful to me

To keep basic functionality, simply stay in good cell phone coverage zones. Standard adventure vehicle stuff.

Yeah if you get single digits and fierce headwinds then no guarantees. At say 70mph with 20mph headwind, under 1.5 mi/kWh is definitely possible

The highway efficiency is very similar for every model of R1 (if using Conserve on Tri/Quad). The biggest variable is choice of tire. Well, and aerodynamic disruptive mods (roof box etc). If you are preconditioned and have efficient tires, at only 70-75 mph (not 80-85), I would expect at least...