Weekend Rivian R1T

[son of a ..sven]

It's not bad from the back or side. However, that front face is something only a mother could love.

who you callin a mutha?

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[Scupking]

It’s not green, but unlike @Scupking I have found that EV trucks do make sense.

2022 Ford Lightning Lariat Lux.

Sure if your not ever going to tow. Isn't the reason to get a full size truck is to tow something big? Unless you only want to tow less then a 100 miles or recharge all the time. EV cars and SUVs make sense. Now the hybrid f150 is fantastic for a full size. My cousin has one and he gets close to 30 mpg sometimes.

 

[The Weatherman]

Sure if your not ever going to tow. Isn't the reason to get a full size truck is to tow something big? Unless you only want to tow less then a 100 miles or recharge all the time. EV cars and SUVs make sense. Now the hybrid f150 is fantastic for a full size. My cousin has one and he gets close to 30 mpg sometimes.

I tow. And the range is more like 150mi, depending on the weight and drag. Not mention it only cost about .055 cents a mile.

I had planned on posting a pic. that I apparently have deleted.

But that’s okay, you do you and I’ll do me.

 

[Scupking]

I tow. And the range is more like 150mi, depending on the weight and drag. Not mention it only cost about .055 cents a mile.

I had planned on posting a pic. that I apparently have deleted.

But that’s okay, you do you and I’ll do me.

I'm sure it's a fun truck. What about the range in the winter? How long does it take you to charge? How much did it cost?

 

[Darnon]

Isn't the reason to get a full size truck is to tow something big?

Most actually towing something big go with a 3/4- or 1-ton.

 

[Montana]

I'm sure it's a fun truck. What about the range in the winter? How long does it take you to charge? How much did it cost?

I linked a guy on YT who does all that and has multiple videos on it.

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/weekend-rivian-r1t.35726/post-646399

"Useful" and "making sense" is subjective. I'd wager the argument of cost for the vehicle itself in contrast to what would actually be saved in terms of cost per mile would be a better argument to make. If I was going to make an argument that is...

But I like them. I couldn't care less what someone buys a vehicle for. Most people, it's personal reasons.

 

[The Weatherman]

I'm sure it's a fun truck. What about the range in the winter? How long does it take you to charge? How much did it cost?

About 5-15% less, @home (level 2 4-5hrs from 20 to 90%, on the Rd DC Fast Charging 45mins, More than my Mavericks did.)

I didn’t intend to hijack @909Mav1 ’s thread. But thought I might share some knowledge with you on the full EV front. I fully intend to pursue another Maverick when it goes FULLY electric.

Happy Mavericking.

 

[BuddyS]

A lot of people just tow short distances, too. From the house to the boat ramp, etc. Or a utility trailer for local landscaping/contracting work. Like someone else mentioned, people who tow big stuff tend to go for F250 or F350 class trucks.

As for the Rivian, i don't *love* the front end, but at least it's kind of friendly and not just another angry/in your face/I wish I was a Transformer look. I think the world could use more happy-looking vehicles. And I saw the SUV version of the Rivian the other day; it looked really good. The front end works better on that model.

 

[K5Blazer]

I saw the SUV version of the Rivian the other day; it looked really good. The front end works better on that model.

There’s one of those around me too. Your right, it does look better than the pickup for some reason.
Still the ugly cousin though. Blechhh!

 

[Bob The Builder]

My trucks are basic transportation to get me from point A to point B. I do not see an 80K anything going up my logging road to the wood lot and sugar bush. Just not going to happen.

That pretty little thing is made to lug butts and air around town screaming look at me!!!!!!

 

[K5Blazer]

My trucks are basic transportation to get me from point A to point B. I do not see an 80K anything going up my logging road to the wood lot and sugar bush. Just not going to happen.

That pretty little thing is made to lug butts and air around town screaming look at me!!!!!!

That pretty little thing?
You obviously have never seen one!
They look great until you see their face!

 

[Steve Urquell]

That pretty little thing?
You obviously have never seen one!
They look great until you see their face!

Butter-face truck?

 

[Aherpa]

Probably a fun vehicle to drive. Should be for 80K.

Possibly the dumbest looking front end ever conceived. I still laugh, or cringe, whenever I see one.

People used to remark that the “smiling” Mazda front ends looked like they came right out of a ‘Cars’ cartoon.
Rivians look even goofier.

Too bad, the company started out with a clean slate. They could have hired a struggling California auto designer and hit it out of the ballpark.

I do like that color though. Most of the Rivians around here, and we have a lot of them, sport that shade.

The front end looks like a 'double Edsel'.

 

[huunvubu]

Interesting well balanced article on costs for EV vs GAS over all 50 States:

Is it cheaper to refuel your EV battery or gas tank? We did the math in all 50 states.

 

[BluegrassNbass]

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