They buried the lede a bit here.... he didn't just beat his own record, as his previous record was already the fastest time for any production truck, gas or electric. Not only that, but at the moment they annonced his time, it was the fastest production EV up the mountain, beating the Model 3 time from last year. Hyundai ran next and nabbed the new production EV record with the 5N... 4 seconds faster than Rivian, and was only 3/10s shy of the production SUV record, gas or electric. Absolutely incredible accomplishment.
Congrats!!!! As a shareholder I couldn't be more excited for your success. But one thing that instantly i thought of......MAKE THAT PAINT SCHEME A PRODUCTION OPTION!
What a moving short film. Bravo to the driver, the Rivian engineering team, RJ, the film makers. Absolutely love this brand and nothing gets me more fired up to go take my Gen 1 out for an adventure than stuff like this. Literally got goosebumps at multiple parts of this film 💛
Please, please, please Rivian!! Survive and turn a profit. We can't only rely on Tesla and the Chinese for the transition to EVs. We need you too., Also... I want a R2. 😃
So grateful to Gardiner and the Rivian team for all they're doing to seek out the limits of this incredible platform. The innovation and adventure these efforts are inspiring is truly legendary.
I just went up this mountain with my new R1T and the thing didn’t even use awd. It went up in fwd. I was super impressed. And mine is just the dual motor one.
Hey, feel good vid!. I get to stare at Pikes Peak all day while living in COS. You guys made me realize how much I under appreciate the beauty that’s in my own backyard. Anyways, wife and I will soon be ordering an R1S. We’ve been holding out for the R2, but love the added room and the upgrades of the Gen 2. Just can’t decide if we should wait for the Quad or go with Tri motor.
Don't know if they can - there aren't pedestrian crash safety standards in the US, so the front end they designed might not be compliant with EU regulations.
Saw the first run last year live on the mountain, amazing. I wonder if the decreased drag of our topper would help or hurt the times. Anyways, cool stuff.
The future of EV is bright, thank you for being bold, thank you for pushing the boundaries, thank you for being brave and thank you for inspiring others to go electric, we are just getting started 🏁
No compensation for elevation.. They should smash records. Anyway can you guys release preorders for the R3X. What are you waiting for? People waited three years for the cyber truck.
I wish the ev motors were louder that way they wouldn’t have to use that awful siren. Regardless of that it was such an impressive run for how heavy it is. It’s only going to get better from here ⚡️
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE - RIVIAN ----- start making right hand drive vehicles and get them to Australia ASAP. Why? Because many people would love to buy one. Many tradesmen would love a R1T and if you don't hurry up, BYD will end selling all their utes to your potential customers....... I'm in a Australia and want to buy a full electric UTE. I want to buy a RIVIAN. Please make them available to the general public. TESLA's sales were out of this world for the Model 3. BYD has just launched the SHARK ute and I fear you guys will miss out... What can we do to help?
The only modifications are for safety (roll cage etc.) and weight reduction (interior trim). The drive components, suspension, tires and battery are standard. The 1,000hp of power is what you get on the standard gen2 R1T Quad motor, which anyone can buy. It's not heavily modified at all.
I wouldn't even say the interior trim removal was for weight reduction, but more just a byproduct of having to be out of the way of the roll cage. I'd be surprised if there was not a net weight gain.
They buried the lede a bit here.... he didn't just beat his own record, as his previous record was already the fastest time for any production truck, gas or electric. Not only that, but at the moment they annonced his time, it was the fastest production EV up the mountain, beating the Model 3 time from last year. Hyundai ran next and nabbed the new production EV record with the 5N... 4 seconds faster than Rivian, and was only 3/10s shy of the production SUV record, gas or electric. Absolutely incredible accomplishment.
Congrats!!!! As a shareholder I couldn't be more excited for your success. But one thing that instantly i thought of......MAKE THAT PAINT SCHEME A PRODUCTION OPTION!
The video should have been 10:53 long :)
I think they used his original time ;) almost, 11:24.. 5secs off
The silent celebration was so authentic.
What a moving short film. Bravo to the driver, the Rivian engineering team, RJ, the film makers. Absolutely love this brand and nothing gets me more fired up to go take my Gen 1 out for an adventure than stuff like this. Literally got goosebumps at multiple parts of this film 💛
Please, please, please Rivian!! Survive and turn a profit. We can't only rely on Tesla and the Chinese for the transition to EVs. We need you too.,
Also... I want a R2. 😃
@@mlevesque33 R3X plz daddy rivian
Rivian is lucky to have Gardner on their team!! Absolute Legend!
What an achievement, congratulations Gardner, the race team and Rivian. And I love that shot at the end of a factory Rivian towing the race truck
This was amazing to watch. I really enjoyed watching this live and now seeing this rad documentary.
Rivian Rules! Sick friggin' time, beautiful run Gardner!
Amazing footage. I felt like I was there with him. What a great film. Rivian is an outstanding car/truck. Talented filmmaker.
Thanks RJ for always taking the high ground, and working to depoliticize this topic. Keep it up, you're making a difference in leading by example...
So grateful to Gardiner and the Rivian team for all they're doing to seek out the limits of this incredible platform.
The innovation and adventure these efforts are inspiring is truly legendary.
Got a gen1 R1S. Amazing vehicle!! Congrats on your time!!
I just went up this mountain with my new R1T and the thing didn’t even use awd. It went up in fwd. I was super impressed. And mine is just the dual motor one.
Hey, feel good vid!. I get to stare at Pikes Peak all day while living in COS. You guys made me realize how much I under appreciate the beauty that’s in my own backyard. Anyways, wife and I will soon be ordering an R1S. We’ve been holding out for the R2, but love the added room and the upgrades of the Gen 2. Just can’t decide if we should wait for the Quad or go with Tri motor.
Very cool. I recent had a trip to Snowmass, CO and was pleasantly surprised at the number of Rivian Trucks and SUVs I had seen there.
This makes me so proud.
So pleased for you all!
Congratulations on an amazing run!
I need one of those Gear Guard Onesies!!
Awesome video. Awesome product.
The pikes peak region is my favorite part of colorado. From CO Springs to Florissant down to Cripple Creek and Victor. Beautiful region
Congratulation! Hope to see you soon in Europe! 😉
When will you sell in Europe? We're dying to get hold of Rivians here.
Don't know if they can - there aren't pedestrian crash safety standards in the US, so the front end they designed might not be compliant with EU regulations.
I believe the R2 and R3 will be released in Europe come 2026/27
Sooo good. LOVE THIS FILM!!!
I love this company.
Congratulations on the amazing run. Next year bring the R3X ;)
$6 for coffee???!!!!
Saw the first run last year live on the mountain, amazing. I wonder if the decreased drag of our topper would help or hurt the times. Anyways, cool stuff.
Amazing 🙌
This was beautiful.
But does the tonneau cover work?
The future of EV is bright, thank you for being bold, thank you for pushing the boundaries, thank you for being brave and thank you for inspiring others to go electric, we are just getting started 🏁
You could 100% do a touring car type series but with the truck 👌🏻
As a Gen 1 R1T Launch edition, this makes me stoked!
Sick!
No compensation for elevation.. They should smash records. Anyway can you guys release preorders for the R3X. What are you waiting for? People waited three years for the cyber truck.
So cool.
That battery got toasty.
Awesome
Rivian is the EV brand we deserve
Quad motor? Woh…
hellz yeah!
Yessss!!!!
I wish the ev motors were louder that way they wouldn’t have to use that awful siren. Regardless of that it was such an impressive run for how heavy it is. It’s only going to get better from here ⚡️
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE - RIVIAN ----- start making right hand drive vehicles and get them to Australia ASAP. Why? Because many people would love to buy one. Many tradesmen would love a R1T and if you don't hurry up, BYD will end selling all their utes to your potential customers....... I'm in a Australia and want to buy a full electric UTE. I want to buy a RIVIAN. Please make them available to the general public. TESLA's sales were out of this world for the Model 3. BYD has just launched the SHARK ute and I fear you guys will miss out... What can we do to help?
I don’t understand.. does this heavily modified truck still count as a “production” vehicle?
The only modifications are for safety (roll cage etc.) and weight reduction (interior trim). The drive components, suspension, tires and battery are standard. The 1,000hp of power is what you get on the standard gen2 R1T Quad motor, which anyone can buy. It's not heavily modified at all.
I wouldn't even say the interior trim removal was for weight reduction, but more just a byproduct of having to be out of the way of the roll cage. I'd be surprised if there was not a net weight gain.
Please fire how design the look it horrible .
Start making videos with grown old school men! Give me a break
Agree use old school men either that or don't let the guys in this video say Anything..
What are you even saying?
@@nludwick1 I agree with them.. You wouldn't know!
What do you mean?
@@_pacalis You'll find out when you grow up
Please focus on making profitable EVs Rivian.. I don’t see BYD doing Pikes Peak challenges
There's 2 "n"s in Mountain; please stop skipping the first one and speak properly.
I Like Rivian, but this is the dumbest video ever.. its a pick up truck and not a race car😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
More emojis, fewer comments. Stick with what you're good at
It's a race truck
OK Karen
Funny because it would destroy most race cars in a race 😂