Are you suggesting that we should just accept what Rivian says and not question it? Like Rivian has not and will not make mistakes or misstatements?
Healthy skepticism is needed especially since so many people running companies have had issues with the truth and accuracy.
The faster charging, much better range, and dealer networks are all pluses of the BMX and Volvo. I'm surprised there isn't a 400 mile range R2 option given how much time Rivian has had to develop the R2.
500 miles when? Summer? Winter?
The problem is that we're told to only charge to 80%, so the 500 miles is really 400, before you add in winter efficiency and climate control losses.
I'll take as much range as reasonably possible.