Rivian R1T / R1S

dreamingat30fps · 07-11-2020, 01:06 PM

I personally prefer the Nikola look over the Rivian... can't get over those headlights on the Rivian. It's like a raptor vs a ridgeline.

Have any of these electric truck makers released any real truck data? Like payloads, towing capacities and most importantly, range while towing? Or are they all intended just for Home Depot duties?

Gdiddy23 · 07-11-2020, 01:16 PM

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Looking forward to Rivian and Nikola. Just bought some Nikola stock the other week too

Can't go wrong specially with Tesla
Here is why: https://www.autoblog.com/2020/07/11/...a-stock-sp500/

Yes I shoulda bought back in March when they dropped to the mid $300's!

chassis · 07-11-2020, 08:48 PM

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Probably just lifestyle trucks, even a good chunk of F150 buyers get it for the look or commanding feel. I always joke that the most that they haul is groceries and air.

The electric trucks will take market share from the Honda Ridgeline, what little market share the Ridgeline has to be taken.

R N M · 07-12-2020, 03:23 PM

Rivian looks very plain to me and headlights are very goofy.

Tesla CyberTruck will outsell this 10 to 1.

People that buy these EVs want to stand out and Tesla brand name is synonymous with EV. They also are way ahead of everyone in battery tech and Autopilot.

Alfisti · 07-12-2020, 08:42 PM

I remain a firm skeptic on electric until charging improves. I see slow growth and the industry running alongside ICE manufacturers but it won't be profitable unless governments keep subsidising.

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 07-14-2020, 06:58 PM

Someone should tell Rivian that pickup truck buyers like their truck to exude toughness. Those elephant vagina headlights and overall styling convey the opposite.

5.M0NSTER · 07-15-2020, 08:44 AM

Rivian is backed by Ford, right? Sooooo why not hand them the Bronco chassis for electrification?

Joe240 · 07-15-2020, 09:30 AM

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Rivian is backed by Ford, right? Sooooo why not hand them the Bronco chassis for electrification?

Why? Probably be easier (and cheaper) to utilize the Rivian chassis and toss the bronco body on there.

I could see Ford doing that though to compete with the new Hummer from GM. You are correct that Rivian is backed largely by Ford. We could definitely see something from this partnership for an electric Bronco.

5.M0NSTER · 07-15-2020, 12:04 PM

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Why? Probably be easier (and cheaper) to utilize the Rivian chassis and toss the bronco body on there.

I could see Ford doing that though to compete with the new Hummer from GM. You are correct that Rivian is backed largely by Ford. We could definitely see something from this partnership for an electric Bronco.

Hmm, but the Rivian chassis is basically F150 sized. So the wheel base is a lot longer than the Bronco I think.

But either way, I’m sure we will see some sort of collaboration like that. It will be good.

supra93 · 03-02-2021, 09:08 PM

https://insideevs.com/news/491491/ri...ended-cab-r1t/

NickyC · 03-02-2021, 09:52 PM

Could make for some really cool movie stunts, or let Ken Block get his hands on something like this.

GenXer · 03-03-2021, 08:00 AM

I love the camouflage wrap patterns on these Rivians.

Wolf 335 · 03-04-2021, 12:24 PM

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I love the camouflage wrap patterns on these Rivians.

Those wraps provide pretty much zero camouflage. Maybe they don't get the concept of camo wraps, yet.

smokinHawk · 03-04-2021, 12:39 PM

The rivian is on the top of my list for electric trucks. The tesla is just too ugly for me.
The rivian also seems more practical with their features size and compartment spaces.
Probably won't replace my truck till 10 years from now, so there will be more options out then.
But the question will BMW ever do a truck? Doubt it but would be sweet if they could avoid the monster grills.

GenXer · 03-04-2021, 01:13 PM

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Those wraps provide pretty much zero camouflage. Maybe they don't get the concept of camo wraps, yet.

It's Christmas wrapping camo

nyalpine90 · 03-04-2021, 01:40 PM

i do like Nikola truck

where do i get one?

bimmer456 · 03-04-2021, 06:03 PM

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i do like Nikola truck

where do i get one?

Can't get one yet kinda iffy that it will ever make it to production.

5.M0NSTER · 09-01-2021, 06:20 PM

I wonder what the off road range is. Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe goes from 20 miles electric on road, to 3 miles climbing a rocky hill. Wonder if it's a similar 7x range reduction for Rivian battery pack.

Sedoy · 09-01-2021, 10:02 PM

Pretty interesting stuff about air suspension with hydraulic active anti-roll bars. Why did they go with hydraulic, not electric system. By now most manufactures switched to electric anti-rolls, very strange especially for electric car...
Anyway hard to justify the price for Rivian R1T. The Cybertruck got better specs, technology, battery and infrastructure for less money (let's hope)...

hellrotm · 09-02-2021, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sedoy

Pretty interesting stuff about air suspension with hydraulic active anti-roll bars. Why did they go with hydraulic, not electric system. By now most manufactures switched to electric anti-rolls, very strange especially for electric car...
Anyway hard to justify the price for Rivian R1T. The Cybertruck got better specs, technology, battery and infrastructure for less money (let's hope)...

Cybertruck looks like dog doo.

TheWatchGuy · 09-02-2021, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Sedoy

Pretty interesting stuff about air suspension with hydraulic active anti-roll bars. Why did they go with hydraulic, not electric system. By now most manufactures switched to electric anti-rolls, very strange especially for electric car...
Anyway hard to justify the price for Rivian R1T. The Cybertruck got better specs, technology, battery and infrastructure for less money (let's hope)...

the cyber truck is going to be a similar price for similarly spec'ed out vehicle.

Sedoy · 09-02-2021, 08:50 AM

Top spec'd Cybertruck will have extra 100 miles range, double the payload, 14,000 towing vs 11,000 and be slightly faster. Plus it's a much larger truck with 6 seats and 6.5' bed (Rivian is only 4.5' bed and 5 seats). So it's not exactly similarly spec'd, but I'm highly skeptical about CT's price.

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the cyber truck is going to be a similar price for similarly spec'ed out vehicle.

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dreamingat30fps Colonel 6124 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: Miata, ES350, Model 3, F350 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Florida & NC iTrader: (1)	I personally prefer the Nikola look over the Rivian... can't get over those headlights on the Rivian. It's like a raptor vs a ridgeline. Have any of these electric truck makers released any real truck data? Like payloads, towing capacities and most importantly, range while towing? Or are they all intended just for Home Depot duties?
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R N M Colonel 3671 Rep 2,150 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	Rivian looks very plain to me and headlights are very goofy. Tesla CyberTruck will outsell this 10 to 1. People that buy these EVs want to stand out and Tesla brand name is synonymous with EV. They also are way ahead of everyone in battery tech and Autopilot.
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Alfisti Brigadier General 7018 Rep 3,373 Posts Drives: 2008 Saab 9-3 Combi Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	I remain a firm skeptic on electric until charging improves. I see slow growth and the industry running alongside ICE manufacturers but it won't be profitable unless governments keep subsidising.
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5.M0NSTER Lieutenant Colonel 3325 Rep 1,823 Posts Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Back in Michigan, GO BLUE! iTrader: (0)	Rivian is backed by Ford, right? Sooooo why not hand them the Bronco chassis for electrification?
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supra93 Colonel 2491 Rep 2,338 Posts Drives: Z4, E500, Supra, RX7, NSX Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Did Rivian Accidentally Leak An Extended Cab Version Of The R1T Truck? https://insideevs.com/news/491491/ri...ended-cab-r1t/
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NickyC Lieutenant General 19669 Rep 11,415 Posts Drives: M4 CS. Former G82, x2 F82, F80 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Jacked out of my mind iTrader: (23)	Could make for some really cool movie stunts, or let Ken Block get his hands on something like this.
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GenXer Major 1372 Rep 1,031 Posts Drives: Like a bat out of hell. Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: here and there iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 Chevrolet Volt [0.00] 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe [0.00]	I love the camouflage wrap patterns on these Rivians.
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03-04-2021, 12:39 PM	#36
smokinHawk 623lb puller 27 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2017 340I XDrive MT Black Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ohio iTrader: (2)	The rivian is on the top of my list for electric trucks. The tesla is just too ugly for me. The rivian also seems more practical with their features size and compartment spaces. Probably won't replace my truck till 10 years from now, so there will be more options out then. But the question will BMW ever do a truck? Doubt it but would be sweet if they could avoid the monster grills.
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5.M0NSTER Lieutenant Colonel 3325 Rep 1,823 Posts Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Back in Michigan, GO BLUE! iTrader: (0)	I wonder what the off road range is. Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe goes from 20 miles electric on road, to 3 miles climbing a rocky hill. Wonder if it's a similar 7x range reduction for Rivian battery pack. __________________ 2017 BMW M2 German Spec 6MT, Driver's Package --> SOLD 2018 Camaro SS 1LE. Because race car! "Redline a day keeps the mechanics away"
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Sedoy Major 730 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: F10 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	Pretty interesting stuff about air suspension with hydraulic active anti-roll bars. Why did they go with hydraulic, not electric system. By now most manufactures switched to electric anti-rolls, very strange especially for electric car... Anyway hard to justify the price for Rivian R1T. The Cybertruck got better specs, technology, battery and infrastructure for less money (let's hope)...
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