New RJ Interview (The Verge / Nilay Patel) Discusses Tesla, Ford, Apple, CarPlay, R2, R3 / R3X & More

[vandy1981]

Full Transcript:
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe says too many carmakers are copying Tesla

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[sevengroove]

For those interested there is a full text transcript of the conversation if you click on the link. Lots of good stuff in there!

 

[R1S88]

Best RJ interview I've ever read - thanks. It goes deep into how the VW deal will work and much more.

 

[vandy1981]

Best RJ interview I've ever read - thanks. It goes deep into how the VW deal will work and much more.

I've been a fan of Nilay Patel since the Engadget years. His interview with Jim Farley about the Lightning was very good: Ford CEO Jim Farley on building the electric F-150 — and reinventing Ford. He's also done great EV-focused interviews with the heads of VW and Polestar.

He was one of the biggest critics of the Foxconn deal in Wisconsin which was very prescient.

 

[BrayBay]

Thanks, very good interview and shows some insights into the mind of RJ.

My favorite part is R3X coming out first before R3!

So, what we’re doing with this new platform is we’re launching R2 first, allowing some time to get that stable, and then launching R3. I will say this: The first R3 that we’re launching, it’s going to start with R3X, and then we’ll bring in base R3 after R3X.

 

[Chewy734]

My favorite part is R3X coming out first before R3!

 

[kyunam]

Thanks, very good interview and shows some insights into the mind of RJ.

My favorite part is R3X coming out first before R3!

dang, I wished before R2.

 

[kozak79]

I think RJ is wrong about having to leave the CarPlay app to access the frunk (or other Rivian features). On my Volvo, CarPlay was in a window that didn't take away any access to Volvo features outside of CarPlay. You still had the Volvo UI around the CarPlay window. It works the same in the Ford Lightning.

 

[DuoRivian]

Thanks, very good interview and shows some insights into the mind of RJ.

My favorite part is R3X coming out first before R3!

Makes sense to start with the halo, higher price and profit margin vehicle first.

 

[goldburger]

"I was the D" - RJ

 

[R1SFamilyGuy]

I think he's wrong about having to leave the CarPlay app to access the frunk (or other Rivian features). On my Volvo, CarPlay was in a window that didn't take away any access to Volvo features outside of CarPlay. You still had the Volvo UI around the CarPlay window. It works the same in the Ford Lightning.

I’ve used a Subaru with a similar “embedded” CarPlay UI. I personally feel that’s confusing especially while driving. Defeats the whole purpose of the “native” experience. But then maybe it was just how it was on the Ascent.

 

[tate16t]

Excellent interview. RJ’s take on no Carplay makes perfect sense to me.

 

[BigSkies]

That was a great interview. It was particularly interesting to understand the VW deal.

WAY more interesting than rehashing the same nonsense about CarPlay.

 

[PunkRockDoc]

As an iPhone user, I’d be fine with no CarPlay if they allowed me to connect my phone via usb and stream lossless audio from the phone controlled by the Rivian UI. Hardwire connection sounds better than Bluetooth.

Upcoming Apple Music inclusion is great for me, but I regularly drive through cellular dead zones.

 

[SANZC02]

I always enjoy listening to his interviews.

To me the best part that shows he is a no nonsense guy is how he perfectly sidestepped the bated Elon question.

Also liked the information on not only the 2nd and 3rd billion but half of the first VW billion was setup to take advantage on improved stock prices. ??

They still have a few hurdles ahead but I do like how they are currently positioned.

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