Yes, there was some talk about aux batteries (even one for the Gear Tunnel), but that would be super heavy (and super expensive), so the answer really is more charging stations. Esp if you want to be clean and not run a diesel generator to power your EV, of course. The interesting thing about Rivian’s charging network map is that they are going to “adventure-oriented” destinations with fast chargers. Yes, it will take some time to light them all up, but they aren’t just shoving fast chargers next to Teslas
So, super charging stations will not be standardized? They should have to be.
Have to admit that the rivian does look very cool. If they partnered with KOA to have charging stations that would seem like a good win for both parties
I was particularly impressed with the storage. Having a trunk in addition to the truck bed is actually really cool
Also, the price point is better than I expected. I mean, compared to a model X Tesla at least. Obviously still crazy money to spend on a truck
There is a charging network being built out as we speak which will eventually be world wide. There already is a considerable amount of coverage and we are picking up the pace daily.
There are also two different networks being built, a standardized version which charges very slow, but anyone with an EV can “fill up”, and a Rivian exclusive that charges much faster.
There also may or may not be something very similar to an electric jerry can coming soon. Not super heavy, can’t speak about pricing at this point either.
I currently have a solar setup on my truck and know there is a possibility for the same solution, albeit not as robust as a charge station, but will still charge the vehicle.
And actually, it is possible to get more than 300/400 miles using Rivian’s regenerative braking and tow charging features.
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That regen is something folks forget about, also idling while getting out of vehicle to see things, check obstacles, etc. If you’re in a group you spend more time out of the vehicle than in I swear LOL. I think EV offroad is great if you are able to access a fast charger. Please build some up in the UP; if you guys did that I’d convert tomorrow. It’s almost impossible to go up north with an EV right now.
Now that these are trucks are arriving for people, do we have any first timers??
Just got back from visiting my bro in Bozeman, and looking at a April / May delivery for my R1T
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Seeing as GFC has a 4.5 ft bed model (maverick) what can be done to get it for the R1T?
It’s finally happening!
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I am an R1T owner, and put in a preorder. August doesn’t feel too far away!
Glad to see they are putting so much into making it worthwhile on the R1T!
GFC has been regularly updating the build progress at rivianforums for those interested
The cost of the Camper would be a nice down payment for the replacement battery if you keep the rig long enough… shop in Seattle currently sitting on over 50 Tesla’s that are requiring new batteries to the tune of $15-21K. I predict that once people start to experience these costs that the used market for these EV’s is going to take a hit.