Rivian R1T pickup Truck has just come off the production Line. The Adventure Package AWD starts at $73,000, and the Launch Edition AWD starts at $85,000.

Rivian 2022 RV AWD Pick Up Truck
Rivian Electric RV Pickup Truck
Electric cars are all the rage at the moment, and for good reason! They’re very environmentally friendly, very economical, and just plain bloody cool. In today’s market, there are many electric cars to choose from, and it can be hard to know which one is the best fit for you.
The two most popular electric cars are currently Tesla and Rivian. So, who will win the race to become the best electric car today?
Both are Based In The United States
These United States-based companies have made a big name for themselves by producing some of the best EVs on the market today, and they do have their fair share of fans and detractors.
Both companies have released some great cars recently, but which one is a better fit for you?
We’ll examine each company’s pros and cons to see who produces the best electric pickup truck. So, stay tuned!
Test-Driving The 2024 Rivian R1T
It’s December 2023, and it’s hard to be heard above the din of Cybertruck chatter, but I’ll give it a try. I’ve now driven the Rivian R1S SUV and R1T pick-up—both for a week. This past week, it was the 2024 R1T.
Like the Tesla Cybertruck, it’s a pickup truck designed for off-road toughness. And like the Cybertruck—at least the current iteration—it’s very expensive.
But, alas, it’s not a Cybertruck. Some would say it doesn’t have the sharp, steely “funky edge” (via WSJ) of the Cybertruck. Let me push back and say that Rivian has an aesthetic edge. I prefer the R1T. Plus the fact that you can actually get one. No waiting in line for a year or more.
What I like most about the R1T (the R1S) is the marriage of beauty and the beast. A feeling that you can do anything and go anywhere in style whenever you want to
Emissions
Electric vehicles produce zero emissions, so both the Tesla and the Rivian get very high marks in this category. Electric vehicles are so much better for the environment than gasoline-powered cars, which have been estimated they produce half of the emissions of a typical gasoline car over their lifespan.
Recycling
Electric vehicles contain many valuable materials that can be recycled, such as lithium-ion batteries. Both Tesla and Rivian have programs to recycle these materials, so they get high marks in this category.
Overall, Tesla and Rivian are both very environmentally friendly companies. However, Tesla has a slight edge in terms of emissions and recycling.
Conclusion
