Video – Why My Friend Ditched Tesla for a Rivian R1S

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I sat down with my friend Howard, who I’ve known for over 15 years, to talk about his bold switch from Tesla to Rivian. After owning three Teslas and cutting his Model X lease short, Howard made the leap to a Rivian R1S—and he’s got a lot to say about it.

In this conversation, we dive into:

• Why Howard decided to leave Tesla after years of loyalty
• His first impressions after a month of driving the Rivian R1S
• The key differences between Tesla FSD and Rivian’s approach to autonomy

If you’re debating between Tesla and Rivian or curious about what it’s like to drive an R1S, this is a must-watch!

Jose Castillo Founder and Editor

Jose Castillo is the founder of RivianTrackr and has owned and driven Rivians since early in the brand's consumer history. He currently drives an R1S and an R2 in Florida and uses Universal Hands-Free every day. As a credentialed Rivian journalist, he has covered the R2 First Drive in Park City and SXSW firsthand and has spoken directly with Rivian's software and autonomy leadership.

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