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A Tesla Superfan Ditched His Car For A Rivian. Here's What He Thought
- A Tesla superfan, YouTuber Robert Rosenfeld, test drove a loaner 2025 Rivian R1S for a week but decided to keep his Tesla in the end.
- The Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Max Pack, costing about $111,000, offers 371 miles of range, surpassing some Tesla models in range.
- Rosenfeld appreciated the customization and options of Rivian's R1S, highlighting its trim levels, colors, and wheels compared to Tesla's configurability.
- Despite liking the premium interior and driving experience of Rivian, Rosenfeld's loyalty to Tesla is due to software, especially the Full Self-Driving feature.
- Rosenfeld compared the Tesla vs. Rivian experience to Apple vs. Android, with Tesla offering a more predefined experience and Rivian providing more options.
- Rosenfeld's preference for Tesla also stemmed from its software, particularly its maps and HVAC controls, in comparison to Rivian's system.
- While Rosenfeld admired Rivian's driving dynamics and top-down camera system, he appreciated Tesla's software features more, like Full Self-Driving.
- YouTuber Darren Byrd, a pilot, shared a similar comparison after trading his Model X for an R1S, highlighting the R1S as a 'more normal car that happens to be electric.'
- For those considering moving on from Tesla, options like the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Rivian, Polestar 3, and Porsche Taycan offer varying features worth considering.
- Electric vehicle owners exploring alternatives to Tesla are encouraged to assess their priorities, whether it be range, software, or performance, before making a switch.
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