They've gotta be batching them for sure. I pre-ordered on Sept 3, '21 with original ETA of Oct - Dec '22, config: Adventure El Cap, black interior, power tonneau cover, 21" wheels. Met my guide 4 days ago, got a VIN, and already 7/8 steps completed. Guide said yesterday truck is in quality check...
It has less to do with EVs and more so with new automotive startups. The pattern I've noticed is initial (more manually built) runs usually produce decent quality. But once company starts production ramp up with more automation it results in more kinks that need to be worked out, and that's when...
Same!
Adventure, El Cap, black interior, power tonneau. Original ETA was Oct - Dec '22. Got a guide assigned last week, intro call 4 days ago, 5/8 steps already completed. Rivian insurance guy said "All I'll say is 'get ready'" This was a crazy pleasant surprise. I'm giddy.
Really? All that social media presence, all those Rivian stories, and "adventurous" photos shoots. It sure seems like they have a huge marketing department.
Is there anything in particular you don't like about the power tonneau? I'm still on the fence - seems like a nice option to have, but are there any drawbacks to it (vs. manual)?
I'm actually wondering the same thing, but in reverse - I'll need to install an outdoor charging unit regardless, so I'm considering going with the Rivian one for $500. But I don't want to paint myself into a Rivian-only corner (just like I haven't with Teslas in the garage - went with the more...