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Speaking of which...Buyer’s Guide: Rivian R1S vs Tesla Model X. Although I am not (yet) a Rivian owner, I can understand the perplexity and even mild annoyance some Rivian aficionados may have over this. Based on my (still limited first-hand) experience with the R1S so far, it clearly seems...

Despite the R1S and the Model X (intentionally, by design) being such different vehicles, it is interesting just how often they are directly compared by automotive journalists, online auto sales sites, car owners, and potential customers. In this spirit, I've added (and will continue to add)...

I can't disagree. For me, though it is like an enclosed mini-pickup truck. I have a 5-seater but I tend to forget about the rear seats and head- and leg-room because I keep the rear seats folded flat for full-time storage. But for someone who has a 7-, 6-, or even 5-seater Model X and a large...

I am looking to purchase an R1S in 2025, and am still in the (fun) "Learning" phase. Maximum range is an important consideration for me. So this Thread has been informative. Among the different versions, the R1S Adventure Dual Max has, I believe, the longest estimated maximum range. But as a...

Here is a "single-datum" example (me): In early 2021 (after leasing Honda Clarity hydrogen fuel cell sedan for 4 years) I definitely wanted an all-electric car. On paper, I was impressed with a new (to me) company called "Rivian" and its planned SUV. Unfortunately, it would be a year or more...

I hear you. But many customers also want "safe" and "secure." Look at all the people who every seven years or so get a new Ford F-Series P/U, or who are, like, lifetime Chevy- or Honda-people, or who would never take a chance on some new tech-company product (like, God-forbid, the "outlandish"...

For the two car models discussed in OP (Post #1): List of Selected Possible Advantages (subject to change) Rivian R1S Model X QUALITY ● Better build quality (?) ● Build quality improving & COMFORT ● Nicer interior materials/ details ● Minimalist interior (some like it) ●...

Some Selected Factory Accessories Accessory/Option/Feature Rivian 2025 R1S Tesla 2024 Model X Rivian Autonomy Platform+ 2025 price unknown --- Tesla Full Self Driving --- $8,000 Mobile Air Compressor included? $110 Built-in Air Compressor $350 --- Enhanced Anti-Theft...

Currently, full-sized all-electric SUV/Crossovers available in the U.S. that will (comfortably?) seat up to seven include: Kia EV9 Mercedes-Benz EQS Rivian R1S Tesla Model X with new entries coming from Cadillac (Escalade IQ), Hyundai (Ioniq 7 Concept), Lucid (Gravity), Vinfast(?) (VF 9)...

I am pleased (but also chastened*) to be able to answer my own question: Manufacturer of Tesla Model X Outdoor Car Cover: CoverKing (Anaheim, California) Car Cover Model: Autobody Armor™ Features: flap to allow charging optional flap to allow access to Gear Tunnel (for R1T) optional front...

Tesla offers car covers for sale as optional accessories. They are not cheap (~$450), but the Model X outdoor cover: Is custom made for the Model X and fits like a glove. Is layered of premium artificial materials, with a soft, cushioning interior layer that does not scratch. Breathes (releases...

Yes, I can empathize. I bought my new Tesla in 2021 and was disappointed not to get certain "freebies" that I had heard about. Heck, early Tesla customers used to get a party with cake and noisemakers. Seriously, here is a table I made to show what accessories and features Tesla cars came with...

I can empathize. Just had to do a full "Soft (Deep) Reboot" of my Tesla 2021 Model X after a software update, as the automatic "Driver Profile" settings (e.g., for seat placement, exterior mirror orientation, etc.) stopped functioning. First tried a quickie reboot (of just the touchscreen and...

Late to the party, here. But for new readers who discover this Thread, as I did, I had this problem (of being a slob) in other makes of cars. Finally bought two soft, black, faux-leather, pillow-like things on Amazon (maybe eBay?) to help solve the problem. They are little, narrow pillows that...

New member, here. Does Rivian have plans to eventually publish an online parts catalog? (With current/prior parts numbers, exploded line drawings, and retail prices [but probably unlikely to include prices].) Takes a lot of initial work, but would ultimately be to Rivian's benefit (and for that...

Hello. New Forum member here. This is my first post. I live in the vicinity of Sacramento, California. (Mediterranean climate. HOT summers. Relatively close to San Francisco, the Pacific coast, and the Sierra Nevada.) In 2016 I decided to transition to electric vehicles. Leased a Honda Clarity...