Glad OP is ok. Looks like Rivian did its job. When I see these types of accidents where the R1 is totalled, I often wonder how most of us feel/fare. My R1 is a little over a year old with about 12k on it. It looks and feels like it's new. To replace it, I'd have to buy a new one but on paper...
OP-thanks for posting this. Not sure about anyone else but, aerodynamics wasn't on the top of my list when I decided to get a car that was shaped like a brick.
OP-sorry to hear this happened. Good on you for stepping up. Great idea to share with Rivian so improvements might be made. I'm absolutely unqualified but would guess the idiot merging into your lane would be at fault. All the best.
Prayers brother. Links below for anyone interested in helping (not affiliated). Feel free to add more links.
Wildfire Recovery Fund
Pasadena Humane Society
World Central Kitchen
OP-very scary situation no doubt. Given the location, it could have been much worse. It's terrible when these types of things happen to any new car. I had a friend pick up his 3rd BMW 7 series from the dealer and the car caught fire a mile down the street. As others have pointed out-this can...
Ben-there are quite a few posts of people buying used that are very happy with them. If you have time, expand you search and buy out of state. You can fly out and drive it back or transport it to you. There are some nice examples here for sale. Run the numbers and see what suits you best. Cheers.