All of this was said about Tesla.
It's not like all other Charging Networks are going to disappear. You underestimate the power of the Big 3.
You beat me to my reply. Many said the same about Tesla.
At $67,500 for a what you get, it's a great price. Rivian is backed by Amazon and has already delivered many delivery trucks to them. Ford, while they toned down their support, is still a backer. Rivian is set up to succeed and are the only one's thus far to offer a "normal" looking truck. The CyberTruck will appeal to some, but will also be a complete turn off to many. The Hummer is priced too high and is a beast of a vehicle to ever sell in high numbers. The only competitors to Rivian will be whenever Ford or GM release their Electric versions of the F-150 and Sierra Trucks. Rivian should have a 2 year head start to prove itself.
And yes, Tesla's supercharging network was what made EV's a viable alternative for long distance travel for years. However, many companies are building toward EV charging across the country with many in place already. Even today, looking at charger maps, for ANY EV capable of 200+ miles in range, there are already enough high-speed chargers to allow for long distance travel. Plus, Rivian is also going to build out a network of their own, just as Tesla did.
Don't be such a downer Bridor. Competition is GOOD for the consumer. Having a monopoly from one company is never good for the customer.
Rivian will have the same advantages as Tesla did in that they are smaller company that can take more chances. Ford & GM will stick to their strict "by the book" policies. Tesla advanced because they did things their way. Offering Auto Pilot in its early stages, offering unique features and capabilities that most major manufacturers will not. Rivian is using the same playbook that Tesla did, which is great for the consumer. Also, as Tesla did in the beginning, they will treat you like they love you for at least the first few years. I LOVED that about Tesla in the beginning. Sadly, their Customer Service has declined significantly since the early days. Will be nice to get that type of Customer Service again from a new company. It too will likely fade as they become for successful, but the first few years will be very nice.
Rivian has the funding, are very close to production and has all the tools in place to succeed. Looking forward to it, regardless of whether I buy one or not.