Owning the Rivian R1T: What to Expect

Morgan · 2024-12-22T17:10:59+00:00

Now that I've installed the SnapPlate front license plate holder, I finally filled out the EveryAmp review. Here it is. Hope it helps others: Shipped promptly, so the license plate holder arrived well before we picked up the car. Engineered and built VERY precisely to hold the plate very close to the front bumper without scraping. Installation instructions were clear, would have benefited from one more picture showing how to find the center slots in the grille. Grille Depth Adjustment instructions were also clear; with one half-turn adjustment of three screws, the license plate holder fit PERFECTLY in place. Check the EveryAmp web site for photographs of how much their product blocks the front camera image at every setting. After reviewing the photos, I chose the center setting. I find the camera interference at that setting is trivial for me. There's a lot of competition for the front-of-R1 real estate. My understanding is that Rivian's front plate holder requires drilling a hole in a perfectly good vehicle, and can also block a small part of the camera image. Tow hook mounts take a tow hook out of commission, and can block a sensor. EveryAmp's mount is designed to protect the grille by snapping off when attacked by a car-wash brush, so you have to dismount it (relatively easy to do) and remount it before washing. I'm still happy with the EveryAmp product, which we have installed in our R1S and now R1T. Very best wishes!

Nelson

New member

Oct 24, 2024

I've owned the Rivian R1T for a couple of years now, and so far, I'd say that it's easily one of the best trucks I've ever driven, which is wild to say because it's an EV. I never thought I would say that about an EV.

It has a durable battery that lasts long, its interior and exterior are quite unique, and it's one built for the adventures of life with all the outdoor-focused tech and stock features.

Rivian isn't the most popular when it comes to EVs, but there's no doubt that they're getting there and, in no time, would be ready to compete with the big guns in the market like Tesla and Lucid.

So if you're thinking of getting the R1T, things to expect are

1. It's comfortable and safe
2. A modern truck laced with modern tech for a better user experience.
3. The R1T is built for the adventures of nature, and you'd definitely have an awesome experience with it.
4. Fast and easy to charge.
5. Budget-friendly (if you go with an entry model)

If you're a fan of trucks like myself, looking for a new truck to adventure with, the R1T is your go-to option, and I promise you, every second you spend driving it would all be worth it.

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