[RivianDoc]

It looks like what matters most on when your truck will be ready is how much money you paid. Rivian CEO shows off new fleet of Amazon delivery vans

 

[Olav]

I changed my config to a delivery van…

 

[RivianDoc]

I changed my config to a delivery van…

Olav, that is the best laugh I have had all day! With all the people I hear about trying to change their configuration to see who can get a guide to call them—you have the best idea yet! Thanks for the laugh!

 

[azbill]

I changed my config to a delivery van…

Changed my config to get a June 2021 delivery ...

 

[lefkonj]

Those Amazon vans are helping cover the cost of building the facility that will make my R1S. Its ok if they are first, work out the production line kinks on those before getting to mine.

 

[RivianDoc]

Changed my config to get a June 2021 delivery ...

Beautiful car! Enjoy! I am jealous!

 

[ERivTruck]

All - look at it this way, those Amazon delivery truck will become essentially Beta testers for the R1 vehicle fleet. Anything learned through the many miles of delivery van driving will be transferred to improvements on the R1 fleet. Win-win!

 

[CVL]

Yes, it's pretty clear that the Amazon van project gets head of the line privileges here. I get it. 100 million bucks vs my 1000 bucks for a deposit? Of course Amazon is getting the red carpet treatment. The thing that bugs me? STOP trying to distract us with crap like the AMAZING CAMP KITCHEN!!!! The video update that Rivian posted was kind of a slap in the face. 2 minutes devoted only to the camping kitchen and the rest to the Amazon vans and AI trucks. Lame. Happy to support this start up and wait my turn but a little more transparency would be nice. Good or bad. Any news is good news. "No Gnus is good Gnus....I'm Gary Gnu....Goodnight"

 

[Mr. Gee]

They're different production lines and, presumably, different production personnel. The delivery trucks have been appearing on roads for many months so it's unlikely that they're sacrificing consumer vehicles to fulfill Amazon's order.

 

[CommodoreAmiga]

With chip shortages as bad as they are, I think it’s reasonable to assume production of Amazon vans likely does affect the number of R1’s that may be produced.

 

[scholin]

Changed my config to get a June 2021 delivery ...

Changed my config to get a June 2021 delivery ...

I too did the same with the exact color as yours! The ride and drive is sooooo smooth, so responsive - love it. I did, however, keep my R1T order to replace my 2017 F-150. Can't wait!

 

[azbill]

I too did the same with the exact color as yours! The ride and drive is sooooo smooth, so responsive - love it. I did, however, keep my R1T order to replace my 2017 F-150. Can't wait!

I still have an R1T and a Hummer SUT reserved. I really want the Hummer over the R1T, so as long as Hummer deliveries start this fall, and EPA range comes in at 350, I will end up dumping my R1T reservation. I was considering getting my wife the R1S with my Rivian reservation, but with all the delays and uncertainties, I gave up on that and got the Mach E.

 

[raschnei]

I still have an R1T and a Hummer SUT reserved. I really want the Hummer over the R1T, so as long as Hummer deliveries start this fall, and EPA range comes in at 350, I will end up dumping my R1T reservation. I was considering getting my wife the R1S with my Rivian reservation, but with all the delays and uncertainties, I gave up on that and got the Mach E.

Haha!
Yesterday I ordered a Mach E GT for my wife and, I put a deposit on a Lightning. I think there is a good chance that the Lightning will be available before my Rivian preorder.

 

[eHauler]

Haha!
Yesterday I ordered a Mach E GT for my wife and, I put a deposit on a Lightning. I think there is a good chance that the Lightning will be available before my Rivian preorder.

Welcome to the forum @raschnei!

How did you spec the Mach-E and Lighting?
What is the public charging network like near you? Is it enough?

 

[raschnei]

Welcome to the forum @raschnei!

How did you spec the Mach-E and Lighting?
What is the public charging network like near you? Is it enough?

Hi Guys,
I took the wife and daughter to the Ford dealership because they had two Mach E’s with different trim levels in stock. I wanted to get my wife the GT, which isn’t available yet, because they have an extended range and AWD. We were able to see the Red color which she liked.
The dealership informed me that they are not getting a lot of orders for the GT and are saying the car should be ready in 12-14 weeks, but it could be sooner. They also gave me the option of buying a Mach E with a similar configuration if one arrived sooner, but I would have to pay the dealership markup.
As for the Lightning, the only thing I was able to do is put down the $100 deposit. As of the time I went, there were no trim level choices. However, they told me the trucks could be available as early as January. I am taking delivery estimates with a “we’ll see” approach. But, I am more inclined to believe Ford than Rivian.
I have been without a truck for 1.5 years now and have been patiently waiting for my R1T preorder.
I sold my Ram Ecodiesel and bought a Chevy Bolt to hold me over until the Rivian was ready. Unfortunately, I can’t keep waiting and am growing more pessimistic about Rivian every day.
All I want to say about Rivian deliveries, is that they sure “screwed the pooch” with their under promise and over deliver philosophy.
As for charging, I live in So.Cal., and public charging stations are abundant. Also, I have two 40 amp chargers in my garage. So, I rarely need to charge on the road.

Rob

 

[MilesK]

Hi Guys,
I took the wife and daughter to the Ford dealership because they had two Mach E’s with different trim levels in stock. I wanted to get my wife the GT, which isn’t available yet, because they have an extended range and AWD. We were able to see the Red color which she liked.
The dealership informed me that they are not getting a lot of orders for the GT and are saying the car should be ready in 12-14 weeks, but it could be sooner. They also gave me the option of buying a Mach E with a similar configuration if one arrived sooner, but I would have to pay the dealership markup.
As for the Lightning, the only thing I was able to do is put down the $100 deposit. As of the time I went, there were no trim level choices. However, they told me the trucks could be available as early as January. I am taking delivery estimates with a “we’ll see” approach. But, I am more inclined to believe Ford than Rivian.
I have been without a truck for 1.5 years now and have been patiently waiting for my R1T preorder.
I sold my Ram Ecodiesel and bought a Chevy Bolt to hold me over until the Rivian was ready. Unfortunately, I can’t keep waiting and am growing more pessimistic about Rivian every day.
All I want to say about Rivian deliveries, is that they sure “screwed the pooch” with their under promise and over deliver philosophy.
As for charging, I live in So.Cal., and public charging stations are abundant. Also, I have two 40 amp chargers in my garage. So, I rarely need to charge on the road.

Rob

Welcome @raschnei! So you and your wife ordered a red Mach-E GT? Apparently its range numbers exceeded what Ford initially expected from the EPA. What kind of home charging setup do you have right now?

Mustang Mach-E GT's 270-Mile Range Beats Initial Estimates by a Lot

You might call the 480-hp Ford Mustang Mach-E GT a power ranger.

www.motortrend.com

 

[raschnei]

Welcome @raschnei! So you and your wife ordered a red Mach-E GT? Apparently its range numbers exceeded what Ford initially expected from the EPA. What kind of home charging setup do you have right now?

Mustang Mach-E GT's 270-Mile Range Beats Initial Estimates by a Lot

You might call the 480-hp Ford Mustang Mach-E GT a power ranger.

www.motortrend.com

Hi Miles,
I ordered a Mach E for my wife, and I put a deposit on a F-150 Lightning pick up truck.
As for home charging, I have two JuiceBox 40AMP 220V chargers in my garage. I had planned to be all electric with vehicles by now but am running a little behind schedule.

 

[JHW]

Yes, it's pretty clear that the Amazon van project gets head of the line privileges here. I get it. 100 million bucks vs my 1000 bucks for a deposit? Of course Amazon is getting the red carpet treatment. The thing that bugs me? STOP trying to distract us with crap like the AMAZING CAMP KITCHEN!!!! The video update that Rivian posted was kind of a slap in the face. 2 minutes devoted only to the camping kitchen and the rest to the Amazon vans and AI trucks. Lame. Happy to support this start up and wait my turn but a little more transparency would be nice. Good or bad. Any news is good news. "No Gnus is good Gnus....I'm Gary Gnu....Goodnight"

Couldn't agree more. For a company that is supposed to be engineer driven, it appears that the spin doctors, aka. communications experts, have taken over. If it's going to take more time, tell me!

 

[raschnei]

We will be able to do k-turns by July—-of 2023.

 

[R99]

It shouldn't be a surprise that the Amazon vans are getting first priority. If someone invested over $700 million to my business I'd be bending backwards trying to hold my end of the bargain.

The lack of deliveries so far suck but I'd rather them recognize any issues and deal with them before sending vehicles out rather than rushing things and sending out trucks with some kind of an issue. The last thing any of us want is to see Rivians show up with weird and wacky Tesla-like issues.