Testing out “Camp Mode” in the Rivian R1S

Three years ago, I decided to take the plunge after I saw some demo of the new Rivian EV trucks and SUVs that would be coming out “soon”. Yesterday, a tow truck hit my driveway and unloaded my R1S and in the first day of ownership, it’s been pretty good. What I most wanted to …

First thoughts from a Rivian R1S test drive

In February of 2020, I plunked down a deposit on the Rivian R1S, a 3-row full electric SUV soon after the Rivian truck was announced and truck prototypes were shown at various events. I’ve owned nearly a dozen different trucks over my life but as I’ve gotten older I’ve come to appreciate off-road capable SUVs …