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@everydaychris and
@Unclepaul one of the key points you say is, essentially, Tesla's Supercharger network. If Tesla does indeed open it up to others, does that change your opinion?
I ask this, because the current charging infrastructure of everyone other than Tesla is what might hold me back from Rivian. In the same respect, opening Tesla's network creates a problem since part of the price we pay for any Tesla goes toward this network. In my area, the Tesla chargers are getting swamped during the summer weekends. If others are allowed, and there's nothing giving Tesla owners priority or even partial access guarantees, how do you feel about it? We're literally on the verge of this happening.
I'll definitely say the X is comfortable for those long trips, AutoPilot is a blessing although I'm not fully trusting FSD in heavy traffic. I see compromises with the 6 seater: middle row doesn't fold, belt buckles are encroaching on seats, unable to add much to supplement cargo capacity (no ability to add roof racks, VERY limited factory hitch mount). On the bonus is the rest of the tech, although I see Rivian is catching up slowly. Rivian has me sold because of perceived durability - I'd chuck stuff into it without concern, but with Tesla I'd be cringing almost all the time. Rivian's biggest issue, of course, has yet to be dealt with - that is whether the company will survive the next year or so.