[Yellow Buddy]

As someone who has a L-Pro being built this week and a R1T being supposedly delivered within 3 months and having driven neither of them I found this video extremely informative. So informative in fact that I've cut the video from 18:05 to 18:38 and have it on a loop every time I'm asked (by my wife) which one I will keep.

Kyle if you're reading this, my wife has also said your conclusion is unacceptable.

 

[ERivTruck]

I just love how in our "modern" automotive journalism tech shows align much in the same way as paper and magazine journalists did 20-30 years ago! Never take a stance, never offend any manufacturer lest ye be cut off from future press demos, always say some good things to keep on the good graces of all OEMs.

Kyle's conclusion is 100% in keeping with that train of thought! Don't judge, don't piss off anyone. Be informative but not critical and you will not bite the hands that feed you.

So essentially this "fluff" piece was nothing more than how he likes a diesel 2500 Chevy and cows. Good grief!

 

[eHauler]

I just love how in our "modern" automotive journalism tech shows align much in the same way as paper and magazine journalists did 20-30 years ago! Never take a stance, never offend any manufacturer lest ye be cut off from future press demos, always say some good things to keep on the good graces of all OEMs.

Kyle's conclusion is 100% in keeping with that train of thought! Don't judge, don't piss off anyone. Be informative but not critical and you will not bite the hands that feed you.

So essentially this "fluff" piece was nothing more than how he likes a diesel 2500 Chevy and cows. Good grief!

That's why I'm glad actual enthusiasts have become vloggers...

 

[Kwuteg]

Kyle at Out of Spec Reviews talks about what he likes and dislikes about the R1T, F-150 Lightning and Hummer EV.

I have to sat I really like all the things I've heard/read about the Rivian. But it's like you said there's the practicality issue. I live in Texas and to visit my dad on the other side of the state it's a 14 hour drive. If I had to stop and recharge 3 times that would make it what a 20+ trip. Nope there's a lot of work to be done before an EV makes sense in my world

 

[Yellow Buddy]

I have to sat I really like all the things I've heard/read about the Rivian. But it's like you said there's the practicality issue. I live in Texas and to visit my dad on the other side of the state it's a 14 hour drive. If I had to stop and recharge 3 times that would make it what a 20+ trip. Nope there's a lot of work to be done before an EV makes sense in my world

For long trips it’s still too dependent on the charging infrastructure. Road trips are doable, but really if you’ve got the time to move at a leisurely pace.

I do a routine trip that takes 8 hours normally and I typically do one stop in a gas car. With an EV and admittedly lower range (215 miles) it’s a 12 hour trip with 3 stops - and unfortunately they’re full charge stops due to the distance between chargers. With a longer range car like the Rivian I should be able to do it with 1 full charge stop or 2 quick charge stops with the 2 quick charge/bio break stops being more likely. That should cut my travel time back down significantly, but it’s still nowhere near a gas car..