I ditched my Tesla for a Gen2 Rivian R1S & R1T… a 6-month brutally honest review

Are you looking to go from Tesla to a Gen2 Rivian R1S or R1T? We've spent 6+ months with both using our own money. Here's a brutally honest review of what it's been like making the jump. Resources 📚: 👉 Get up to 500 points + 3 months charging with my referral link! https://crtrlnk.co/Mqh67Me Want a weekly Rivian Recap newsletter? Join me here : https://crtrlnk.co/SUcf43f Rivian Lease Deal Calculator👇: https://crtrlnk.co/Rgvrrlg Rivian Range Calculator 🪫: https://crtrlnk.co/NnCuSPo Rivian Lease vs Buy Comparison 🆚: https://crtrlnk.co/wAOZvlt _______________________________________________ Great Services for your Rivian Rivian Roamer : https://crtrlnk.co/p3Hcm7k Home EV Charging Essentials 1. Best Wall-Connector : https://crtrlnk.co/QCWDr3z 2. Wall-Connector Pedestal : https://crtrlnk.co/cXYD70P Charging Adapters (CSS) 1. NACS to CCS (Fast Charging) : https://crtrlnk.co/PJ50cNZ 2. Level 2 Tesla to J1772 (Destination & Home) : https://crtrlnk.co/p4LczkG Charging Adapter (NACS) 1. CCS to NACS (Fast Charging) : https://crtrlnk.co/KzGJpaD 2. J1772 to NACS (Destination & Home) : https://crtrlnk.co/NJAjkWo Best Rivian Accessories 1. MagSafe Charging Pad - Drop-in Magsafe : https://crtrlnk.co/JZro2YB - Integrated Magsafe : https://crtrlnk.co/cclkdWc 2. Screen Protectors (3 Pack) - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/Ih2hObJ 3. Backseat Pet Protector - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/1qskcGC 4. 2nd Row Tablet Mount - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/3v54Slh 5. 2TB Security Camera SSD - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/NuFFYb8 6. Right Angle USB-C Adapter - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/ChBqpOw 7. Sunshades : https://crtrlnk.co/1jZsQtb 8. Air Filters : https://crtrlnk.co/UoStIv5 9. Mud Flaps - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/2RDKY7h 10. Arm Rest Organizer - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/5g0BM4R 11. Magnetic Jack Pucks - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/z8OR8XN 12. Center Tray Organizer and Drink Holder - Gen1 : https://crtrlnk.co/h9TdKBP - Gen2 : https://crtrlnk.co/PAzmPDM 13. RV 30amp Adapter - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/NzSBDSz 14. Exped Megamat Auto - R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/yzCfN7d Recording & Software 1. Desk Camera - Sony a6600 : https://crtrlnk.co/R64YWnc 2. Lens - Sigma 16 f/1.4 : https://crtrlnk.co/Y2gH9YW 3. HDMI Capture Card - Elgato CamLink 4k : https://crtrlnk.co/IjYGGJ6 4. Desk Microphone - Shure SM7B (but you should get SM7dB): https://crtrlnk.co/nXcvQpM 5. Key Light - Neewer CB300C : https://crtrlnk.co/N9RbE2G - Light Stand : https://crtrlnk.co/NJCRvRB - Softbox : https://crtrlnk.co/wSCBPxm 6. Accent Lights - Neewer TL120C (x2) : https://crtrlnk.co/7FHt6fF 7. Teleprompter - Elgato Teleprompter : https://crtrlnk.co/KXFUNc0 8. Mobile Camera - DJI Osmo Pocket 3 : https://crtrlnk.co/hZRQ0Ey 9. Action Cameras - DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro (x2) : https://crtrlnk.co/CNG9Pcx 10. Wireless Mics - DJI Mic 3 : https://crtrlnk.co/OLttKQG Starlink Mini & Accessories 1. Starlink Mini (1-month free service) : https://crtrlnk.co/CoEvyBG 2. Starlink Mini Suction Cup Mount : https://crtrlnk.co/UZvyIXg 3. Starlink Mini 12v Adapter : https://crtrlnk.co/MM2hRmE DISCLAIMER: I participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Other links to third-party products and services may also be affiliate links. Music from Apple Final Cut Pro Descriptions & links managed by Creator Link Pro. 10 videos managed for free: https://crtrlnk.co/xqizSTU News, video and photography credit to: Rivian X Rivian Community Reddit Rivian Community Rivian Owners Forum Chapters 🎬: 00:00 Intro 00:57 An Elon Sized Elephant 01:35 Why Rivian? 02:48 Rivian vs Tesla Timeline 04:28 Lane Keep & Adaptive Cruise 10:46 Range Accuracy 11:39 Charging Time 12:58 Wipers & Sensors 14:22 Build Quality 14:59 Hardware Problems 15:54 Handling & Comfort 17:21 Suspension 18:28 Interior 19:10 Exterior 20:19 Size 21:42 Sound System 25:50 Tech & Software Problems 28:16 Service Situation 30:17 Charging Networks 31:56 Conclusion