I've just placed a reservation for another R1T. It's a bit of an experiment on seeing if I can circumvent the end of 2023 delivery date Rivian has provided. Any guesses from the pro's here on the forums for an actual delivery date or if I have a chance to 'jump-the-queue" as a few have done...
With gas prices over $5.00 a gallon and trending higher, the timing to go electric is fantastic.
I'm paying 6.4 cents ($0.064) per kWh on my EV PLAN with SRP (energy provider) from 11pm - 5am. For July/August it jumps up to a whopping $0.0643 kWh :). We have a Tesla solar system with...
20" Wheels Specs:
Weight: 88 lbs (with tires mounted)
Size: 20x8.5,
Offset: +48mm
Bolt pattern: 5 x 5.5
Construction: 20" wheels are forged. 21" and 22" wheels are all cast.
Working with my aftermarket wheel manufacturer on some forged designs for the R1T. At present because of the +48mm...
Received my R1T yesterday and thought I'd do a quick recharge via my Tesla panels and 2X Powerwalls to see if 100% short term off the grid charging at 12kW was possible. It is...
Powerwalls were at 98% , panels producing 6kW... coupled together 100% off the grid to top off the battery from 181...
My delivery is this Saturday morning and while I have a basic checklist to go over myself and with the delivery team for my R1T, I thought it may be helpful to get the forums input on putting together a more comprehensive list. I'm not looking to hammer the delivery team, just check some item's...