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True. But if my Kia EV6 GT-Line FE with 28K miles is any comparison, the total maintenance cost would be $30 for a cabin filter.

Unlike your other vehicles, the Rivian doesn't need oil changes, service sessions in the hundreds of dollars, smog checks, regular brake jobs, a laundry list of mechanical repairs - and nobody is going to steal your catalytic converter. (My last Audi was my biggest money pit.) Your "long trip"...

I sat in an EV9 GT-Line. I considered it before I bought the R1S. It checked some boxes like my Kia EV6 GT-L FE. Car Play, AM radio, sunroof that opens. Lack of ground clearance was the deal killer. Also the dealer ADM which brought it up to $78,000 - Rivian country.

They need the money to update satellite images. The view in my area is seven years old. This is the view from a shopping center that has been open for six years.

Great for sleeping when you can deflate the tire to 10 pounds for a pillow. ?

I’m not going to doubt your course. I’m think it was based on recommended specifications - not a “Federal” rule. I’ve had vehicles with the battery mounted under the seat, in the trunk, in the far corner of the engine compartment - way more than 12 inches to the fuse block. They want the fuse...

There are wires going to the fuse block that would just as susceptible as the ones leaving. There is more of a chance of device failure or overloading than damage to wiring hidden away. The block may be preferable but it's access difficulty was the deal breaker for me.

I considered it but I wasn't sure of the amperage rating and there are no USB ports on the dash.

The screws hold it quite securely and any force will be lateral to mount.

I considered that location but I didn't want to screw into unchartered territory.

My Mach E was cell based and would disappear frequently.

I'm still trying to determine if Rivian is cell of satellite but the Garmin DriveSmart is a very reliable satellite based system with free lifetime updates. It can tether with your cell phone for traffic info as well.

Both of those locations are "always on".

I've noticed that most vehicle GPS operates on cell coverage - which can go away. Also, the Garmin system has served me better on many occasions.

Now that I have irritated the grammarians… The good news - I got my R1S a year ahead of schedule. The bad news - they took away the 12 volt outlets in the dash and the frunk. (I do hope it was a supply chain issue and not a cost cutting attempt or utility decision, lest we question the...

I have a solution. More better. Coming soon.

For the benefit of society, don’t wear it in the street and offend the ladies and upset the horses - or some such quote.

The scary thing is they knew your size.

Our guide has been phenomenal.

Was this the Cyber Truck prototype?