What a combo you will have. I would not say “just” a long range. One of the best of the best on the road. R1S #1 off road. An “unmatched” pair.
My strong preference if stuck in a winter storm is to be in an EV with all of my emergency gear. The battery is a great asset for heat and cell phone charging as starters. I think Rivians will help to keep us out of emergencies and enable us survive when stranded. After living in the high...
I live in the coldest inhabited place in Wyoming, north of Jackson, and when traveling in our Tesla X always have emergency gear with us including down sleeping bags and water plus shovel and tow strap, etc. In an emergency, maintaining some battery charge is absolutely necessary so staying...
In ski country where I live — expecting 2-3 feet in next few days — trailers problematic on icy roads. Having a warm cozy place to sleep in an R1S is attractive minimal space option. Hard top for R1T may have more room but this cuts into range.
Marine Corps perspective is officers eat last and lead from the front. Yes, in a managerial culture with no soul, it’s eventually back to Rome not in the Republic period but rather in the later Empire. Mission first and care of troops second only to the mission. My first concern is managerial...
Large SUV coming as fast as you suggest. Transition reminds me of the clipper ship era 1840’s to 60’s, only 25+ years. Toyota perfected high speed sailing, and then put a steam engine on a sailing ship called Prius.
We are a Toyota family, then Tesla, then Rivian, and now all three. Yes, watching Toyota fall so far behind the curve is painful, so painful. Innovation seems to require a death process — forget the past, press on — “Don’t solve problems, seize opportunity”, as George Gilder said decades ago...
Sorry I miscommunicated! I meant — I cannot think of a good reason to charge so much. Not one, so if there is a good and valid reason to charge so much what is it?
When Toyota comes, as it will, it will be like a crash of thunder and fall like a ton of bricks. No missing it. Will they have a choice? Emphatic no. Will it be a surprise? Yes! Good to anticipate the day Toyota goes electric.