The R1T starts at about $67,500 and goes up from there. Not only do the trucks push the limits of what’s capable with electric, but they also challenge the notion of what an electric car can be. Overall, after driving the Rivian R1T I see what all the fuss is about. You hold one foot on the brake and the other on the accelerator to prep the car for blast off, then release the brake and you go – fast! Don’t try this at home! The truck can even adjust its height from 8 to 15 inches.ĭid I mention it can go 0 to 60 in 3 seconds? We tested this out on the airstrip, and it felt like we were taking off. It was super unsteady, and the truck handled it all with ease. It included pavement, dirt roads, steep inclines and giant holes and grooves in the ground. I took it on an on and off-road course designed by the company. Of course, driving the Rivian is where the experience really shines. I jumped up onto the doors that hide the gear tunnel and the car felt solid. As for the build quality – it seems excellent. The truck can tow 11,000 pounds and there’s even an available air compressor in the bed. You can even put your snacks in it so it’s not on the floor while you’re taking a road trip,” explained Macaruso. “You can put a camp kitchen in it… you can put your luggage in it. There’s also a gear tunnel between the cabin and the bed that lets you securely store your stuff. Unique features are everywhere on the R1T, including a premium wood dashboard, vegan “leather” seats, a pull-out Bluetooth speaker under the center console and a pull-out flashlight in the door – it’s always charged up and ready to go. I tried the highway assist feature that keeps the vehicle in your lane and adjusts the speed to stay a certain distance from the car in front of you. It can go upwards of 300 miles on a charge. The R1T is a rugged pickup, and, other than its silent operation, hard to believe it’s fully electric.
“People are looking to it and excited because of the fact that it gives you an option,” said Macaruso. There, the company had several Rivian’s available for potential customers to look at, and for some lucky folks, including myself, to test drive. I attended a preview event at an airstrip in Santa Clarita, CA. “We have tech we’re a tech company, but also we produce vehicles that bring you into the outdoors,” explained Lilly Macaruso, a special vehicle engineer at Rivian. They tell me they have a waiting list of about 50,000 customers and it could take up to a year to get one.įollow Rich DeMuro on Instagram for more tech news, reviews and tips. Rivian is a California car making startup that just began deliveries to customers. I call it “retro modern.” You either love it or hate it. The first thing you notice about Rivian’s all electric pickup truck is the unique styling.
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