Photo by Stephen Leonardi on Unsplash When there’s a new player in the automotive industry, we can’t help but get wide-eyed with excitement. This time, the new kid in town is the American electric vehicle startup, Rivian. For many years, Rivian has operated under the radar. But as of this writing, the company has recently brought production vehicles into the market. Our first sampling from this promising company is the Rivian R1T – an all-electric pickup truck.

Rivian by DestinationFearFan — CC-BY-SA-4.0 Suppose you’ve been keeping tabs on the electric vehicle niche. In that case, you’ll know that American electric vehicle startup, Rivian, has burst onto the scene by releasing the Rivian R1T and R1S – an all-electric pickup and SUV, respectively. One of the first things you’ll notice about Rivian’s offerings is their futuristic good looks. True enough, we’ve seen nothing quite like the R1T and R1S in the current market.

Rivian R1S by Richard Truesdell — CC-BY-SA-4.0 If you’re looking to get into the hybrid or EV market, there’s no better time than now. A few years ago, consumers who wanted to go full-electric only had a few options–many belonged to the luxury tier of vehicles. That’s not the case anymore as the EV market expands, and more and more manufacturers have made their full-electric cars, trucks, and SUVs.

Rivian by Rivian — CC-BY-SA-4.0 In the Rivian vs. Lucid match-up, it’s difficult to definitively say which of these two vehicles is the better buy. Both Rivian and Lucid offer highly-regarded electric vehicles (EVs) with their own unique set of features and capabilities. Ultimately, your best choice will depend on individual needs and preferences. GET A CURATED LIST OF THE BEST RIVIAN LISTINGS The CoPilot app is the smartest way to buy a Rivian.