Lightning vs Rivian - new truck buyer…

[Newton]

Just curious, does it have a mode where you can turn regen completely off? The salesperson did not seem to think so (this was at the Rivian showroom in Burnaby) but I would think that in bad conditions it would be a requirement. This was a few years ago so a lot has probably changed.

I saw an Amazon Rivian van yesterday, those look pretty slick. The first thing that popped into my head was “conversion project!” but it will be a few years before any are available, I suppose.

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[Hammick]

Just curious, does it have a mode where you can turn regen completely off? The salesperson did not seem to think so (this was at the Rivian showroom in Burnaby) but I would think that in bad conditions it would be a requirement. This was a few years ago so a lot has probably changed.

I saw an Amazon Rivian van yesterday, those look pretty slick. The first thing that popped into my head was “conversion project!” but it will be a few years before any are available, I suppose.

No they don't. All three levels of regen are one pedal driving and will completely stop the vehicle. Not sure if "snow mode" has even less regen or no regen at all. I find the regen on our '25 R1S to be excellent and the medium setting is what we use.

 

[mme_and_lightning]

This was my thought as well. My biggest concern is will they be around and being able to get parts etc. we all know ford will be around and the fact that so much of the lightning is shared with a reg. F150 to me it just made sense to get the lightning.

I like the Rivian but it is small both inside and out. I like the Lightning and I want the larger size.

I like the Rivian but I travel where repairs may be iffy or longer. I like the Lightning and a Ford dealer for repair is always within a short distance to me.

Your call.

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