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If Rivian is still planning to begin deliveries in the last quarter of 2020 why are they still doing shows as late as August? When are those with deposits going to get real news about the release date and begin configuring our vehicles?
Given that they are choosing the configurations that will be produced first, they don't need our configuration selections until the 4th quarter.If Rivian is still planning to begin deliveries in the last quarter of 2020 why are they still doing shows as late as August? When are those with deposits going to get real news about the release date and begin configuring our vehicles?
Ditto on @electruck 's post. In addition, FWIW, Rivian has said production of the R1T will start in Dec 2020 with the R1S to follow a few months latter. The online configurator is targeted for summer 2020. So if I had to guess, in addition to further promote their EVs at these events, they are probably very much in the mode of still getting feedback from reservation holders and general public on their wants, likes/dislikes, etc. "Good" innovation requires a frequent feedback loop.If Rivian is still planning to begin deliveries in the last quarter of 2020 why are they still doing shows as late as August? When are those with deposits going to get real news about the release date and begin configuring our vehicles?
I think they're also doing it for pre-order retention. Sounds like the trucks don't disappoint one bit when you actually get to see them up close. Also, lots of free press from the YouTubers. I plan on embarrassing the internet with all my stupid questions if they actually do an event in Chicago proper.Ditto on @electruck 's post. In addition, FWIW, Rivian has said production of the R1T will start in Dec 2020 with the R1S to follow a few months latter. The online configurator is targeted for summer 2020. So if I had to guess, in addition to further promote their EVs at these events, they are probably very much in the mode of still getting feedback from reservation holders and general public on their wants, likes/dislikes, etc. "Good" innovation requires a frequent feedback loop.
Good point on retaining pre-order holders, though I would think this would be more for those who have not seen the EAVs in person yet, which could be a significant amount. Definitely worth while to attend if that's the case, however, for pre-order holders that have seen them, there seems much less to gain, especially if travelling long distance, to attend these "public" (vs. pre-order holder invite only) events unless Rivian, say, starts letting people sit in them. Certainly a test drive would be even better but we know that's not going to happen any time soon as Rivian said test drives won't be available until just before launch. And getting questions answered by Rivian reps has shown (via forum posts) that it depends on who you ask. And the more reps you ask the answers tend to be they can't tell you, they don't know to sometimes a guess on their part. Hardly instills confidence when people are trying to make decisions on their next EV purchase. But for now that's all we have until the online configurator becomes available later this year.I think they're also doing it for pre-order retention. Sounds like the trucks don't disappoint one bit when you actually get to see them up close. Also, lots of free press from the YouTubers. ...
I was told that Rivian will disperse a fleet of 60 vehicles for test drives around the country "late summer".Certainly a test drive would be even better but we know that's not going to happen any time soon as Rivian said test drives won't be available until just before launch.
First I'm hearing/reading that. Were you told this at the FCL event last month? Latest I've read was from a Rivian Twitter post months ago which made its way their website FAQ section:I was told that Rivian will disperse a fleet of 60 vehicles for test drives around the country "late summer".
Yes. The number is what caught my attention, and I wonder if we're going to see more colors & options (removable roof) soon? They could cover a lot of ground with pairs of 2 vehicles, but I hope they keep at least 4 together that showcase a wider variety of options or packages.Were you told this at the FCL event last month?