EV/Plug-in/Other vehicles

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Rivian R2 debut:

Rivian - R2

Explore our newest electric vehicle — a 5-seat SUV designed for the adventurous.

rivian.com

Also showed R3 and R3X.

Starting price for R2 is $45k.

2026 delivery.... Tech changes within the next 2 yrs may make the car an outdated model, and that assumes Rivian can still be a viable company by then. It's like a deposit on a Tesla Roadster - a mirage, at best.

 

[ThirtySomethingWEquity]

Rivian has bezos bucks backing it. I really like Lucid but that's the company I'd be most worried about disappearing in the next couple years.

 

[akkord]

Rivian R2 debut:

Rivian - R2

Explore our newest electric vehicle — a 5-seat SUV designed for the adventurous.

rivian.com

Also showed R3 and R3X.

Starting price for R2 is $45k.

The R2 coming in 2026, wonder how the price and range will be compared to others as technology gets better over the next couple years. Could be better/cheaper EVs out or maybe not.

 

[usctrojancpa]

The R2 coming in 2026, wonder how the price and range will be compared to others as technology gets better over the next couple years. Could be better/cheaper EVs out or maybe not.

I'll take my chances with the new Macan EV.

 

[irvinehomeowner]

Range Rover EV coming:

Range Rover's first 100% electric vehicle finally shows its face, a stunning modernist SUV

The first images of Range Rover’s fully electric SUV have been revealed, showing a modern take on the iconic SUV....

electrek.co

 

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Range Rover EV coming:

Range Rover's first 100% electric vehicle finally shows its face, a stunning modernist SUV

The first images of Range Rover’s fully electric SUV have been revealed, showing a modern take on the iconic SUV....

electrek.co

Given the systemic reliability issues Rovers are famous for, I'd be very cautious as a 1st gen buyer. As it's been said before: "The only reason why the English have never built a electric vehicle is because they couldn't figure out how to make it leak oil."

 

[irvinehomeowner]

Technically... the Jaguar I-Pace is their first foray into EVs.

Everyone will have growing pains... even Toyota... their BZ4X wheels were falling off.

 

[irvinehomeowner]

Not to be outdone by Range Rover... G-Wagon EV:

Mercedes unveils 2025 electric G-Class, with 4 motors and tank turns

The model keeps the design of a G-Class, but has 4 EV motors for even better off-roading... for the ~3 people who will ever take it off-road.

electrek.co

 

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Not to be outdone by Range Rover... G-Wagon EV:

Mercedes unveils 2025 electric G-Class, with 4 motors and tank turns

The model keeps the design of a G-Class, but has 4 EV motors for even better off-roading... for the ~3 people who will ever take it off-road.

electrek.co

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Who will weigh more?

Hummer EV (about 5 tons or 2.5 Model 3's)

Range Rover EV (3.8 tons ICE, EV-TBD)

Mercedes EV. (3 tons TBD Estimated)

My guess is the Hummer EV will continue to outweigh any passenger car on the road, but the G-Wagon might come pretty close.

Imagine what a RR Cullinan EV (3 tons ICE) will come in at....

 

[morekaos]

Who will weigh more?

Hummer EV

Range Rover EV

Mercedes EV.

My guess is the Hummer EV will continue to outweigh any passenger car on the road, but the G-Wagon might come pretty close.

Imagine what a RR Cullinan EV will come in at....

Not a desirable feature for a supposed “off road” vehicle

 

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Not a desirable feature for a supposed “off road” vehicle

These vehicles are trailer queens, never to see any more dirt on them that a quality detailer can't take off in a single wash.

Terrible on the asphalt and tires of course, and God bless any souls these heavyweights happen to T-Bone, but hey, they're doing their part to combat climate change so we're good AMIRITE?