I sure hope you're on a track at those speeds. No one needs to go over a 100 mph on public roads, I knew someone who was killed by a driver going way too fast. The number one cause of traffic fatalities is speed.
Yes, there are going to be a lot of new owners that venture off the road just a bit because they now have an R2 but normally probably wouldn't even think about it. I remember many trying this when the Model Y came out with an off road assist traction control mode...and quickly realized how that...
Definitely sounds like the R1S is not for you, dodged that bullet!
Perhaps have a look at the R2 when you get a chance, everyone is saying it's very spacious inside if you don't need a three row.
For many, cars are just a depreciating asset that get replaced every 3-5 yrs. At some point you just have to jump in with the latest greatest at the time of purchase, knowing the next one will have the latest greatest. On the other hand, there are folks that keep their vehicles for 10+ yrs so I...
Rivian said later this year for LiDAR on R2, so they have a supplier already. Them potentially making their own is for long term plans, if they even do it.
In house Silicon, now LiDAR?!?
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/rivian-mulls-making-its-own-lidar-sensors-possibly-partnership-with-chinese-2026-05-06/
Rivian may partner with Chinese firms to develop lidar sensors for self-driving tech
CEO cites Chinese dominance in...
I forgot, the NEVI funds are still a go so there is some support for infrastructure. But when the current administration deactivates thousands of chargers at Fed buildings nation wide, it sure sends a message.