[Rivianer]

Hello. South East Valley Arizona here. I had reserved a Rivian Blue, Ocean Coast interior R1S with Adventure package. Made my reservation in Aug 2021.
Looks like I have a long wait to get my hands on the vehicle. Hope to see some great reviews from those who start receiving their vehicles in September.
I have enough time to make my decision, to pull my deposit. Looking at the product it seems very unlikely though.

 

[Peep]

Indio, California
R1S

 

[eHauler]

Welcome to the forum @skitahoe, @Rivianer and @Peep.

Did anyone consider any other vehicles before deciding to go with an R1S?

Also, what is the public charging network like near you? Are there enough stations?

 

[skitahoe]

Welcome to the forum @skitahoe, @Rivianer and @Peep.

Did anyone consider any other vehicles before deciding to go with an R1S?

Also, what is the public charging network like near you? Are there enough stations?

Hi @eHauler,

We own a Tesla Model S that we purchased in 2016. We certainly looked at getting a Model X to replace that but the combination of Tesla's choices around the interior of the vehicle (I'm not a fan of the minimalist layout of the Model 3/Y that they have carried over to the Model S/X as well as them forcing a new steering wheel format on us) and the poor service we've received lately from their service department has led us away from Tesla. Which is too bad, because we love our Model S. It is just starting to show it's age a bit.

We wanted to stay with electric and wanted an SUV or Crossover. I think the new generation of manufacturers (Rivian, Tesla, Lucid, etc) that treat the car like a modern appliance (over the air updates, adding software features, etc) have it right. The Fords, GMs, Audis, etc are making great cars that are hamstring by the unwillingness of the manufacturers to bring their processes into the 20th century.

All those things combined to lead us to the Rivian R1S. We're super excited about it and really hope it lives up to the expectations.

 

[skitahoe]

Hi @eHauler,

We own a Tesla Model S that we purchased in 2016. We certainly looked at getting a Model X to replace that but the combination of Tesla's choices around the interior of the vehicle (I'm not a fan of the minimalist layout of the Model 3/Y that they have carried over to the Model S/X as well as them forcing a new steering wheel format on us) and the poor service we've received lately from their service department has led us away from Tesla. Which is too bad, because we love our Model S. It is just starting to show it's age a bit.

We wanted to stay with electric and wanted an SUV or Crossover. I think the new generation of manufacturers (Rivian, Tesla, Lucid, etc) that treat the car like a modern appliance (over the air updates, adding software features, etc) have it right. The Fords, GMs, Audis, etc are making great cars that are hamstring by the unwillingness of the manufacturers to bring their processes into the 20th century.

All those things combined to lead us to the Rivian R1S. We're super excited about it and really hope it lives up to the expectations.

Sorry, regarding the other question about the charging networks. There are a lot here in the North Bay Area. Especially if Tesla really opens their system up.

 

[PaulO]

Providence, Utah

R1T Adventure Package, 20” AT Wheels. El Cap Granite, and black interior.
Reserved December 2018

 

[ekstephan]

Marin County - R1T Adventure/ Max pack/ off-road/ camp kitchen/ Rivian Blue on 20" AT Black wheels. Still deciding on interior - currently all black interior but hoping they come out with a Saddle Brown or similar!