Regarding the hard-to-close doors, mine has the same "issue". I believe this could be easily corrected through a software fix, so that the windows open slightly when the door is opened and then close once the door is closed (this is the way it works in my Tesla Model 3 and BMW i3). This...
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Shareholder Letter
Only concern I would have with clamp not closing fully is in case of emergency braking and having the cargo box fly off and hitting something in front of you.
Hi, here are my answers. Range is definitely reduced, but can’t say by how much due to the cargo box, as I also had a lot of cargo and people plus a hitch bike rack last time I used it. Wind noise wasn’t too much of an issue for me, but then again I always listen to music, so that masks it to...
https://electrek.co/2023/05/11/volvo-delays-start-of-production-for-its-ultra-safe-ex90-suv/
This bodes well for Rivian and the R1S. It seems it will have that particular segment (large, 7 passenger SUV EV) to itself for a bit longer...
Here's a photo of how it actually fits using the middle and back anchor points for the racks. The liftgate does come in contact with the back of the box, but it touches it and then backs up a few inches, so it does work.
I bought a Thule Motion XT XXL and it fits well with the racks, and just works in the middle and back anchor points (better for aero).
https://www.thule.com/en-us/cargo-carrier/car-top-carrier/thule-motion-xt-xxl-_-629906
There are two R1s in Costa Rica already (an R1T and an R1S), mine will be the third (R1S) in the coming weeks. Also, the guy that is helping me with the export process told me he has shipped 8 (all R1Ts) to Brazil.
A friend just installed this other option: https://www.stek-usa.com/windshield-film.
At least he likes how the installed product looks, but clearly no idea about how it behaves over time. My concern would be having to replace it every few years...
So I finally took delivery after more than 3 years, very psyched! Happy to report there is a 12V plug in the frunk, as has been mentioned by others. However, no first aid kit (according to delivery guy this is the new norm). Just noticed a small issue with the automatic liftgate, it sometimes...