Purchase hesitancy

[sfvR1S]

If you're having any reservations, wait. I don't think Rivian is going away and charging network will get better once Tesla chargers become available for all EVs. Maybe a smaller EV like the R2 will be a better fit.

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[mabowden]

Mainly I'm disappointed that I have only been able to talk to a guide one time and only got two emails responded to. Is this a hint that service or future advice will be difficult? of EVs.

Service is in a bit of shambles right now, at least in my area. Only time will tell if they are able to claw out of it.

 

[RivianRunner]

have you road-tripped with the R1? yes, the hope is it'll improve with SC access but its still not an easy trip. i recently did a round trip from Seattle to LA in my R1T. 8 stops each way, anywhere from 20-60min per stop (some of it charging time, some of it trying to find a fast or available charger). some with RAN, some with 3rd party chargers. not easy.

In six years of owning two Model 3's, we've never charged more than 30 minutes, and that was years ago when we were going to northern Flathead Valley in Montana and had to charge to 90%. Now there is a new 250 kW Supercharger in St. Regis Montana so it's just a 15-minute stop. Even with the low Supercharger density in 2018, our typical stop was only 15-20 minutes. Now it's down to 10-15 minutes, faster than we are. The rate at which new Superchargers have been popping up is nothing short of astounding!

It always surprises me how most people don't seem to understand that it makes a BIG difference how aerodynamic your EV is when travelling at 75-80 mph (in terms of how long you charge for). Because most of the energy you need to put back into the car was consumed pushing air. Push less air hour after hour, travel further, faster, with fewer stops, and shorter stops.

 

[COdogman]

Or meet assholes like me. It's a mixed bag really.

I’ve been called an asshole way more than I’ve been called “cool”, so I think we’d be fine?

 

[Rividiculous]

I went with the Cooktron 2-burner cooktop with griddle. It's rated at 1,800W vs Rivian's capacity of 1,500W. But I've used it multiple times without issue. Dual-burner is a tradeoff vs. single burner, as you're splitting a limited amount of power between two burners. It doesn't get as hot as a single burner would. But it gives you more flexibility.

I prefer dual burner because my impatient self is less likely to burn something. You'll want some type of mat/splatter guard if you're cooking something greasy like hamburgers.

Here's lunch in Salina Utah on my Christmas road trip between Denver and Los Angeles. No more paying $6 for a "cheap" kids grilled cheese!

That’s fantastic. Thanks for sharing. I see egg burritos in my future.

 

[Joe 4EV]

My range limitation is my body’s fatigue level while driving. After about 90 minutes, I need a break, and charging on a road trip fits perfectly by giving me an opportunity to get out, stretch my legs, etc. I'm way less fatigued driving my truck at the end of the day on a road trip

I’ve really enjoyed ‘relearning’ to drive which is actually relearning to refuel with electricity instead of a liquid fuel.

What kind of camping do you do?

Fellow 66 year old

Thanks for the advice. I camp for adventure travel that includes fly fishing, nature photography, and leading mindfulness walks at cancer centers. I am going to finalize the deal after the R2 reveal. If I can get on a list for an R2 that has a 350 range and get it within a year I may forfeit my 1K

 

[R.I.P.]

One should never buy any vehicle that there is hesitancy about.

With the exception of collector's items, vehicles are rarely an "investment".

The best reason for buying any vehicle is because there is a clear need for it.

The next best reason, for me anyway, is because it's something I really want.

I read hesitancy as an indication that the vehicle is not really needed or wanted (badly enough).

Damn. I think I just solved all of the world's problems...
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