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Thanks for bringing David Tracy back into my life. I thought he and Jason Torchinsky were off to the Amazon but I now know better.

Great write up for a truck that is too big for me (and my garage).
 

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Pouch cells huh?
 

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If you're a nerdy-type like me, and happen to be sitting on a Lightning order like me, here's a review that has to be the most technically detailed, down in the weeds as it gets. I'm not sure there's an equivalent review of this detail for the R1T yet.

The 2022 Ford Lightning Is Just A Standard F-150 With An Electric Powertrain And That's Why It's Going To Change The World - The Autopian
Thank you for sharing my piece. Re: There not being a similar review for the R1T, I bet the closest one is my own review:

https://jalopnik.com/a-ridiculously-detailed-look-at-why-the-rivian-r1t-elec-1847749837

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Great in depth review! Thanks!
Things of note:
- Traction management is poor (wheel slip and torque steer)
- Off road angles and ground clearance are pitiful
- That front end...looks bad

Still a great option for those looking for a normal full size pickup that is efficient. It's just so far from what I love about the R1T that it's not a contender for me at all.

Just...look at it. (pulled photos from the linked article for reference)
Rivian R1T R1S F-150 Lightning very technical review 1652456142407


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The pic without the side steps helps to see why the ground clearance is so poor.
Rivian R1T R1S F-150 Lightning very technical review 1652456239914
 
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Not an 'off-road adventure vehicle' silly.
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