Not long ago, Kim from the YouTube channel It's Kim Java saw a Rivian R1T in the wild. She introduced herself to the owner and asked if she might be able to make a video with the electric pickup truck. While the situation could have been considered a bit weird, the owner had seen some of Kim's previous videos, so he knew of the channel and he agreed to the idea.
Just a few days later, Kim met up with R1T owner, John. He was very friendly and gracious enough to give her an extensive tour of the truck. There's definitely something to be said about the impressions you get from an actual new owner versus a professional reviewer or someone who's simply borrowing the truck for a short period of time.
John was one of the first people to take delivery of a Tesla Model S year ago, and he also bought an early Model 3. In addition, he's owned plenty of trucks over the years, including a Dodge Ram, Toyota Tacoma, and Ford F150 and F250. For these reasons, he provides a neat perspective. He can not only compare and contrast the R1T with Tesla's vehicles, but also provide details about how he feels about his first gas-free truck.
