Talking Cars 361: Driving the Rivian R1T Electric Pickup Truck

Jen Stockburger
·2 min read

We share our first impressions of this powerful, upscale EV

By Jen Stockburger

Main theme: We’ve been talking about the electric vehicle startup Rivian for a number of years. We’ve discussed its growth, investors, and the promise of its two passenger vehicles, the R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV. And now we’re talking about what it’s like to drive a Rivian.

We discuss how the R1T works as a vehicle in general and how it works as a truck. Our time with three trucks gave us the chance to see firsthand a number of design and storage innovations and experience the prodigious power and off-road ability. All of these facets, plus up to 400 miles of range (with larger batteries), make a compelling case for this green machine.

Audience question: How would an electric truck fit in with an existing EV family fleet?

"Talking Cars" panelists Alex Knizek, Jen Stockburger, and Jake Fisher.

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