Very true. If I manage to get an early order in I will have no chance in hell of sitting in one unless Rivian allows test drives at their proving ground in AZ.
The Rivian is a toy that we all want but the Ford F-250 with the Carli suspension is the package for get out and do it guy along with the four wheel camper. The first two videos really put it together. You will never do this with electric.
https://carlisuspension.com/
Everything is just around the corner it just depends on how many corners you have and how long you want to wait.
Maybe Rivian should say we really like this axle and lets just wait until it is ready, whats more months or years matter.
AVL Develops Impressive E-Axle...
Rivian says that every R1T can tow more than 11,000 pounds and the pickup offers a payload capacity of 1760 pounds. A 55.1 inch long bed would make a camper shell very questionable.
From Car and Driver.
The charging station at every post office isn't going to happen in my life time. If the charger works like the P.O. it will be a level 1 and paid for by more funding as the P.O. is broke and in major debt.
If the qualifying vehicle is purchased for business use, the credit for the business use of an electric vehicle is reported on Form 3800, General Business Credit.
https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/taxevb.shtml
The short of it is they get the credit.
I'm glad they are beating the hell out of the truck and I would like specs and dimensions but until production is finalized that my not be exact. Dont want to put the wrong info in my head. Building a vehicle is a very complicated and difficult task.
Thank you Rivian and please keep beating the hell out of the R1T. This type of driving I will never do but reassures me that the vehicle will not fall apart on me on pavement, I'm still ready to order.
Fast Lane Truck on YouTube did an extensive study on towing with A model X but they used tesla Chargers to see about difficulty with charging while towing. At times they had to disconect. I don't think any charging was Electrify America.
If my needs were like yours I would be driving a Toyota Tundra with the 5.7 V8 and a 38 gallon tank. I'm just wanting the R1T because I want it. No need for the truck. Had a few trucks in my life but no real need. I"m just concerned that I will go through hell as early Tesla owners have. What I...
I have driven Tesla S and X a few times over the years but could not quit make the purchase. Every time I got close as I still do I would vist the Tesla forum. Many comments about problems and bad service. That alone cooled me off. Additionally the insults thrown around towards any opinion that...