EV - Thinking about taking the plunge!

**Forkin' Crazy** · 12-30-2019, 09:59 PM

So I am thinking about a preorder. I know, but I think this EV company is on to something. AND if it is, I will be one of the first and trade up and take advantage?

https://rivian.com/

**oldschoolltv** · 12-30-2019, 10:32 PM

That is the best one I have seen yet.

**Forkin' Crazy** · 12-30-2019, 11:07 PM

Where is that musk loving guy?

**powerabout** · 12-31-2019, 02:38 AM

Originally Posted by Forkin' Crazy

So I am thinking about a preorder. I know, but I think this EV company is on to something. AND if it is, I will be one of the first and trade up and take advantage?

https://rivian.com/

how long is a w/tee?
how long before battery change and do they guarantee you can get one in 10 years or its scrap?
its the resale and repair that worries me on an electronic device, whats the value on a 5 year old phone and can you fix it?

**CDave** · 12-31-2019, 03:12 AM

Sounds very interesting.

**allstock** · 12-31-2019, 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by powerabout

how long is a w/tee?
how long before battery change and do they guarantee you can get one in 10 years or its scrap?
its the resale and repair that worries me on an electronic device, whats the value on a 5 year old phone and can you fix it?

Funny, that is exactly the example a GM powertrain engineer told me, a cel phone. Buy or lease new, when it's outdated/weak battery/worn out you hand it back and get a new one. The way of the future unfortunately.

**powerabout** · 12-31-2019, 10:17 AM

SAE members (me) have a blog on the SAE web site, its a great read about new stuff and what is hype and what works from industry insiders and retired engineers

**Forkin' Crazy** · 12-31-2019, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by powerabout

how long is a w/tee?
how long before battery change and do they guarantee you can get one in 10 years or its scrap?
its the resale and repair that worries me on an electronic device, whats the value on a 5 year old phone and can you fix it?

Like any other expensive vehicle, you trade in on another while it is still worth something. As hard as they are to get, you may break on one a year old, or possibly make money.

**Riverratt** · 12-31-2019, 04:44 PM

Hell I would need new tires every month

**CUDA** · 12-31-2019, 10:35 PM

I think that is a great truck for you

A brand new company with no track record, I'm sure it will be the best, Hell just look at that tank turn

I have a ASV 100 track machine that can do that spin, If your on pavement, black rubber everywhere, I wish

they would show it on pavement doing that move

I can see you at stop lights impressing people