Rivian by Rivian — CC-BY-SA-4.0 Rivian is one of the more exciting car companies in the electric vehicle (EV) scene, which means their announcement of several 2022 models that much more exciting. Getting a new EV can be a challenge for some consumers, not just because EVs tend to be more expensive than traditional gas-powered vehicles, but also because EVs themselves are only practical for certain kinds of users. Rivian’s R1S is looking to change that.

Photo by Stephen Leonardi on Unsplash The automotive industry is riding a wave of electrified pickup trucks, and at the forefront of this movement is the Rivian R1T. In fact, Rivian beat its more established competitors to market. The Ford F-150 Lightning is just now rolling out of the factory, and the Chevrolet Silverado EV won’t see the streets until 2023, and the release date for the Tesla Cybertruck keeps getting pushed back.

Photo by Stephen Leonardi on Unsplash When there’s a new player in the automotive industry, we can’t help but get wide-eyed with excitement. This time, the new kid in town is the American electric vehicle startup, Rivian. For many years, Rivian has operated under the radar. But as of this writing, the company has recently brought production vehicles into the market. Our first sampling from this promising company is the Rivian R1T – an all-electric pickup truck.

Rivian R1S by Richard Truesdell — CC-BY-SA-4.0 If you’re looking to get into the hybrid or EV market, there’s no better time than now. A few years ago, consumers who wanted to go full-electric only had a few options–many belonged to the luxury tier of vehicles. That’s not the case anymore as the EV market expands, and more and more manufacturers have made their full-electric cars, trucks, and SUVs.

Rivian by Rivian — CC-BY-SA-4.0 In the Rivian vs. Lucid match-up, it’s difficult to definitively say which of these two vehicles is the better buy. Both Rivian and Lucid offer highly-regarded electric vehicles (EVs) with their own unique set of features and capabilities. Ultimately, your best choice will depend on individual needs and preferences. GET A CURATED LIST OF THE BEST RIVIAN LISTINGS The CoPilot app is the smartest way to buy a Rivian.