Video Summary
The new Rivian R1S has hands-free driving with eye-tracking lane centering. The enhanced highway assist functions well. Some claim that the windshield wipers are worse than Tesla's.The interior is described as amazing and cool.
The wipers don’t work properly in rainy conditions.
The new Rivian R1S is a dual motor Max Pack with aero wheels for the longest range.
The review indicates 665 horsepower. There is an EV Fest taking place in Long Beach on May 31st. The maximum stated range is not completely reliable in real-world driving. Charging using the Tesla app charges the Tesla non-member rate; adding a credit card can save money. There is not any Level 2 charging where this review took place. The low beams aren't that great, but the adaptive driving beam is good. One person noted that the high price may be prohibitive. The review notes that the power density in the charge curve isn't the greatest. It is easy to add a destination to the GPS.
