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eHauler

Discussion Starter · Nov 11, 2019 (Edited)

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One of the first spottings of an R1T just happened in Vancouver, B.C. on set of a Rivian commercial shoot

"We were lucky to secure footage of a pre production RIvian RT1 electric truck filiming for a commercial in Ucluelet B.C. Due to hit the market next year, the Rivian truck is one of the most exciting vehicles in history, being the first long range ev truck, as well as boasting super car like performance with impressive offroading capabilities. Thanks to Matt from Green World Building out of Ucluelet B.C. for giving us the heads up on this bad boy!"

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PoorPilot

· #21 · Jan 16, 2021

azbill said:
All vehicles with CCS ports have covers for the DC plugs, you leave it covered when charging on L2. If you are charging on L2 in rain, you do not want water getting in there.

Makes sense.

CommodoreAmiga

· #22 · Jan 16, 2021

azbill said:
All vehicles with CCS ports have covers for the DC plugs, you leave it covered when charging on L2. If you are charging on L2 in rain, you do not want water getting in there.

I assume there's a contactor on the DCFC circuit, so water shouldn't be a problem, anyway... Although they still probably want to keep contamination out of the connector to avoid corrosion or physical obstruciton.

R99

· #23 · Jan 17, 2021

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The Kilowatts spotted 4 R1T prototypes getting ready for testing in the Bay area.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1350591894917562368

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1350591994951725056

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R99

· #24 · Jan 17, 2021

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Another R1T spotted with no wrap or camo on! Just Forest Green!

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1350615660863213573

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Rivian-WI

· #25 · Jan 17, 2021

R99 said:
The Kilowatts spotted 4 R1T prototypes getting ready for testing in the Bay area.

FOUR in one spot! Fingers crossed they start multiplying like rabbits.

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Chris Bierbrauer

· #26 · Jan 18, 2021

R99 said:
Another R1T spotted with no wrap or camo on! Just Forest Green!

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1350615660863213573

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What is my car doing there?

That will be my configuration as soon as the reservations are open in Germany.

eHauler

Discussion Starter · #27 · Jan 18, 2021

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@R99 I believe that same Forest Green R1T was spotted again.

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MilesK

· #28 · Jan 19, 2021

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This was posted on Facebook and Instagram. Is this El Cap Granite???

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MilesK

· #29 · Jan 19, 2021

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MilesK said:
This was posted on Facebook and Instagram. Is this El Cap Granite???

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Some video footage of the R1T on the road.

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R99

· #30 · Jan 19, 2021

MilesK said:
This was posted on Facebook and Instagram. Is this El Cap Granite???

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MilesK said:
Some video footage of the R1T on the road.

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I think it's Limestone actually. Seems too light to be El Cap.

R99

· #31 · Jan 19, 2021

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https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1350913297147576322

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eHauler

Discussion Starter · #32 · Jan 19, 2021

MilesK said:
This was posted on Facebook and Instagram. Is this El Cap Granite???

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It definitely is El Cap Granite. No other Rivian color comes close.

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JimmyEV

· #33 · Jan 20, 2021

R99 said:
I think it's Limestone actually. Seems too light to be El Cap.

eHauler said:
It definitely is El Cap Granite. No other Rivian color comes close.
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I have to agree with @eHauler I think it's El Cap Granite.

eHauler

Discussion Starter · #34 · Jan 21, 2021

Anyone know what's behind the mesh pattern covered part where the headlight and fender meet?

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Wildabeest

· #35 · Jan 21, 2021

eHauler said:
Anyone know what's behind the mesh pattern covered part where the headlight and fender meet?
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The charging port. Most trucks have this covered with matching body panel, and speculation is that will be the case for actual production deliveries.

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MilesK

· #36 · Jan 21, 2021

eHauler said:
Anyone know what's behind the mesh pattern covered part where the headlight and fender meet?
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Wildabeest said:
The charging port. Most trucks have this covered with matching body panel, and speculation is that will be the case for actual production deliveries.

My guess is their testing different materials for the charge port door.

oybed

· #37 · Jan 22, 2021 (Edited)

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I may be wrong, but to me it looks like this one is a bit dinged up ... some scrapes and damage to the plastic fender right behind the wheel (?) - unless that’s just water marks - and watching the video, there appears to be some minor dents in the door(?). Perhaps that front panel just fell off if it hit something(?)

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R99

· #38 · Jan 22, 2021

oybed said:
I may be wrong, but to me it looks like this one is a bit dinged up ... some scrapes and damage to the plastic fender right behind the wheel (?) - unless that’s just water marks - and watching the video, there appears to be some minor dents in the door(?). Perhaps that front panel just fell off if it hit something(?)
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At the very least it looks like it scraped against something. I'm sure their testing is rigorous but this might be human error lol.

eHauler

Discussion Starter · #39 · Jan 22, 2021

oybed said:
I may be wrong, but to me it looks like this one is a bit dinged up ... some scrapes and damage to the plastic fender right behind the wheel (?) - unless that’s just water marks - and watching the video, there appears to be some minor dents in the door(?). Perhaps that front panel just fell off if it hit something(?)
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I'm thinking those are battle scars from rigorous off-road testing.

A not so cool possibility is it was scraped on some parking garage pillar or something.

Anyone know what it might cost to replace that black fender trim?

R99

· #40 · Jan 22, 2021

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A R1T was seen driving in San Jose.

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