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[RIV206]

Just spotted a Blue R1T out here on Bainbridge Island. I wonder how many people gathered around it on the ferry on the way over!

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[Bumble1978]

Just spotted a Blue R1T out here on Bainbridge Island. I wonder how many people gathered around it on the ferry on the way over!

Hmmm...the real question is was it a Test Drive or an actual Employee vehicle?!? ?

 

[RIV206]

Hmmm...the real question is was it a Test Drive or an actual Employee vehicle?!? ?

It looked like an orange plate (mfg plate?)

 

[AdamL]

It looked like an orange plate (mfg plate?)

The blue one I drove for my test had an orange IL plate on it as well. Probably the same one?

 

[Bumble1978]

The blue one I drove for my test had an orange IL plate on it as well. Probably the same one?

Definitely a Tester then. ??I figure we have less than the 25 Employee vehicles in the Bay Area. Guessing it's maybe a handful at best which is likely why we have not seen any on I-5 yet or just out and about.

 

[Bumble1978]

Don't waste your time unless the charge is down enough for it to matter.

Some info is better than none. ?

 

[pc500]

Hmmm...the real question is was it a Test Drive or an actual Employee vehicle?!? ?

Although unlikely, the orange plate can be used to deliver the vehicle to the final consumer.

 

[Bumble1978]

Although unlikely, the orange plate can be used to deliver the vehicle to the final consumer.

Guess so ??

 

[Riviot]

It looked like an orange plate (mfg plate?)

Did the plate look like this?

I'm still steaming home, but my wife got to test drive it today! We live south of Port Orchard.
Questions for the Drive Team:
-How much does the off-road package affect range? "Minimally."
-What's the next area for test drives? "The next area for test drives is Los Angeles. They are not sure when Rivian would be back in PNW but advised checking the website often. You'd be able to RSVP online to any upcoming test drive locations."
-Test ChargePoint at home, see if it works at the full 50amp with 60amp breaker. "plugged it in and charged it, the Rivian said it was charging at a rate of 15-18 miles per hour which the guy thought was only 35-40 amps..."

Wife's Comments:
Overall, it was fun! The two people were really nice and answered all my questions. And I like the truck itself (this says a lot). It does so many cool things and is easy to get comfortable driving it. I'm really excited for you to actually get yours!
1. The Rivian is very quiet on the road so it was super easy for me to carry on a conversation with the other people while test driving (she is hard of hearing and it's normally difficult for us to talk during road trips). I didnt need to look at their faces at all, and we all wore masks!
2. It is bigger than a Toyota Tacoma but not as big as an F150, but in between them.
3. They said that the bike rack (Thule T2 Classic) we have on the ground in the garage is for a 2inch hitch so it would fit nicely on the Rivian

 

[godfodder0901]

Hmmm...the real question is was it a Test Drive or an actual Employee vehicle?!? ?

That was my test ride! Actually, mine had temp CA plates...

 

[RIV206]

Did the plate look like this?

yup that was probably it

 

[SeaGeo]

What's the next area for test drives? "The next area for test drives is Los Angeles. They are not sure when Rivian would be back in PNW but advised checking the website often. You'd be able to RSVP online to any upcoming test drive locations."

They're not running Seattle separate from the LA first mile event?

 

[Bumble1978]

yup that was probably it

@Riviot She fits!

 

[Lil'O Annie]

? Bad news for us E. WA Rivots! I just did a live chat with JR at Rivian. He said our Ritzville location is too far from Bellevue (220 miles away) to get an invitation to schedule a test drive.

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