ElectricTrucking
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I don't think the number represents anything but that is just my opinion. We are just getting anxious.
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Unless something has changed and I missed it, Rivian, like Tesla, has no plans on building dealerships. I doubt that will change but at this point we virtually have no info on the purchase process including delivery so our options for taking delivery are still unknown.Well, even if Rivian comes up with a dealership near me I'll still probably opt for factory delivery.
Rivian will use the CCS charging standard. Current map of 120 kW+ CCS (almost all are Electrify America locations with both 150 & 350 kW chargers). The EA network is expanding rapidly, and many more will be available by the time the R1S is shipping. Rivian has stated that they will be capable of 165 kW charging.Interested in the R1T & R1S but too many questions.
For the R1S, the big one is will there be fast chargers on the road? I dont want a family car I cant charge while on a road trip. If so, when will they be available? This is basically a deal breaker for me unless the price is a lot lower. Without the chargers and needing to use slow ones, I wouldnt go much more than $50k else a used X at about $52k is much better deal especially since they get free lifetime charging.
Im ok with the Truck charging at home but I would want a lower price model. I dont need all the towing or load. I only need about 1 ton in the bed. The $39k cybertruck is fine for me spec wise but I really want to avoid Tesla so I am hoping Rivian will give us lower end options.
Everything I've read so far has indicated Rivian EAVs can support up to a 160 Kw charger. I know that's only a 5 kW difference but just wondering if there might have been some recent news claiming 165 (maybe other things?) that I hadn't read yet.Rivian has stated that they will be capable of 165 kW charging.
160 is what they've said previously, and all I've heard.Everything I've read so far has indicated Rivian EAVs can support up to a 160 Kw charger. I know that's only a 5 kW difference but just wondering if there might have been some recent news claiming 165 (maybe other things?) that I hadn't read yet.
Yep, just a typo. My bad.160 is what they've said previously, and all I've heard.
Interesting, haven't heard of Francis Energy before but glad to learn of the option. Any idea what their current rates are? Their web site is deliberately vague in that regard.Francis Energy has built a very good network of charging stations across Oklahoma - not sure if they plan on expanding to other states.
I have their app which shows pricing - they're at $12.60/hr for both CCS1 and CHAdeMO and $1.25/hr for J1772 at stations near me. Not having ever owned an EV I have no idea if this pricing is good or bad?Interesting, haven't heard of Francis Energy before but glad to learn of the option. Any idea what their current rates are?
That depends on the vehicle (and it's SOC, ambient temp, taper rate, battery temp, etc.) and the Francis unit.I have their app which shows pricing - they're at $12.60/hr for both CCS1 and CHAdeMO and $1.25/hr for J1772 at stations near me. Not having ever owned an EV I have no idea if this pricing is good or bad?
+1 Here.Would be nice to see a show of hands of who's ordered so far. I'm in for a R1T with my $1k deposit!
When you say you are in for a R1T with your deposit, does that mean you know that's what you are going to configure when you can? I put a deposit down but it didn't ask me for which vehicle?Would be nice to see a show of hands of who's ordered so far. I'm in for a R1T with my $1k deposit!
your confirmation email will let you know you will have a choice between either one.When you say you are in for a R1T with your deposit, does that mean you know that's what you are going to configure when you can? I put a deposit down but it didn't ask me for which vehicle?