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He missed one thing in his range argument. He talks about the Thanksgiving trip. I have seen the chaos at charging stations for the holiday and it is a mess. Smaller battery, lighter car is great until you have to charge multiple times during the holiday travel season. I do understand, most...

what will be great, in a year we will have lots more data. Especially if everyone agrees on an app to post the data.

When you look how the suspension is set up, especially the 5 link. We are going to need some really smart people to figure out how to make more travel. Just from looking at the existing set up, not seeing any way to add droop. I am not an engineer. I have owned jeeps.

Coming from a Jeep TJ, the 5 link is very short, almost too short to call it a 5 link. Time will tell if it is effective.

I guess the moral of the story is to charge at a Rivian/Tesla/Ionna/Walmart super charger within the first few weeks to stress the DC charge components before you plan a trip.

seeing the seats attached to battery pack and then the crash points to drive the battery down and away in a frontal crash makes me go, hummm. Just hummm.

Thanks for the post, I was wondering the difference between ICE and EV. This seems more real world honest between the two formats. We need more of these on this forum.

I can't wait for everyone to get their R2s and then we can talk. A single charge curve (didn't he melt his $200 adapter?) sounds like the justification process my wife uses to buy a new purse. Based in emotions and not the scientific method. To be fair, buying a new knife is pretty emotional...

Sorry. The Feds are suing CARB: The litigation is part of a broader legal and political dispute over: California's authority under the Clean Air Act. EPA waivers granted to California. California's 2035 zero-emission vehicle mandate. Heavy-duty truck emissions and fleet requirements. Whether...

And my folks cracked the rear window to let in exhaust on long road trips. One of the many reasons I am slightly retarded. My ADHD was always under control back then.

I guess the EV just got $3500 more expensive. Cali is looking revive CARB now that smog checks are no longer legal in Cali. Can't wait for the new Tire rules. It will be a boom for Manufactures and may cost a lot of EVs. Say good bye to after market tires. Then the new rules for break dust...

I bet that thing costs about 300K.

Just wait until Hardware 3 shows. We will be back to step 1, no speed, no Pet/camping mode. no shit.

Do we realize 2030 is 3.5 years away? Most people who choose to lease will be returning the R2 then. It is tough to be on the cutting edge of technology. So many Sony products sit in a box at my house. China has a 5 minute charging battery today (even at freezing). That technology is here. Why...

This video killed me, she does not know the difference between Leather and vinyl. To be fair, Rivian calls it 'Vegan Leather'. Made from the skins of the Vegan.

I am not sold on Bio-based car products lasting. I am still pissed about the soy wrapped wiring and squirrels(rats). On the bright side, it created a whole new industry to address the issue.

Got mine, Reservation placed March 21, 2026: You’ll be invited to order in September–November 2026 I am starting to think the take up rate on the R2 is not what they expected.

So the rebate is a sales tax holiday for EVs? Car Sales tax (state/local) is between 5-10% Looks like you have to recycle your old car.

did anyone else see the muddy dirt under the charge door. Is that flowing right into the charge port? Is that going to grease the connectors? I am thinking this is right for a 3d printed cap.

I appreciate and listen to the OP's posts. He is able to clearly articulate his thoughts and reason through logic. Also, my momma said if I do not have anything nice to say then keep quiet. I am not convinced Rivian will make it as a company. They have to appeal to a larger audience, like me...