I’m fully aware of Rivian’s financials. If I’m on my own that’s ok. I refuse to dox myself but I can’t help but wonder if telling who I am would get you to back off or at least listen to what I say about this industry. @Oz22 please keep your trolling regarding the EV subject to threads that align with your beliefs.
@Oz22 This is a public forum where you can speak freely. I’m ok with dissent but what’s your end goal? I post something positive about an American company that is trying to do the right thing in a very difficult space at a very challenging time yet you seem intent on bashing anything automotive ...
@Oz22 please keep your trolling regarding the EV subject to threads that align with your beliefs.
ain’t for everyone. Looks are subjective.I will chime in and say something too - This is probably the ugliest car I have ever seen. And its electric which makes it even worse.
We aren't as cold here but I've heard the same complaint from EV owners....their range drops like a stone in the cold....then add strong winds or slippery road conditions where there's wheel spin and they get deplorable range...I live and work where they test pretty much all EVs in the cold. It’s literally 106 miles one way to Walmart for me and the base model Lightning couldn’t make it to Walmart and back on a single charge in the cold. The model 3’s and the Y’s come off the supercharger, run to town, and are all getting super nervous by the time they make it back, if it’s not so cold they can’t either. That’s not to mention where all the electricity is generated from, coal and diesel. EV’s might have a place, but for a year round daily driver, it’s not where I live. A few winters ago, we had 188 straight days of below freezing in a row. I like the fact that my diesel dually takes 5 minutes to refuel, because at -30 or so,
It sucks waiting. Batteries really don’t like to charge in the cold, I’d hate to see how long you’re gonna wait.
Alaska or Michigan?I live and work where they test pretty much all EVs in the cold. It’s literally 106 miles one way to Walmart for me and the base model Lightning couldn’t make it to Walmart and back on a single charge in the cold. The model 3’s and the Y’s come off the supercharger, run to town, and are all getting super nervous by the time they make it back, if it’s not so cold they can’t either. That’s not to mention where all the electricity is generated from, coal and diesel. EV’s might have a place, but for a year round daily driver, it’s not where I live. A few winters ago, we had 188 straight days of below freezing in a row. I like the fact that my diesel dually takes 5 minutes to refuel, because at -30 or so,
It sucks waiting. Batteries really don’t like to charge in the cold, I’d hate to see how long you’re gonna wait.
AlaskaAlaska or Michigan?
Kett engineering? Fairbanks?Alaska
lol, no, further SE. Walmart is in FairbanksKett engineering? Fairbanks?
Sounds like you run in an interesting circle!No one I know wants an EV. ICE all the way.
Hybrids are the way to go
All car guys and racersSounds like you run in an interesting circle!