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The Rivian is a full-size truck and performs as good or better than the Lightning for similar tasks.

That bed length disadvantage is pretty significant if you're coming to it from the "truck user" market vs the "weekend camper" or "soccer mom" market.

I was interested in a Rivian until I saw one in person and saw how short that bed was. It wasn't the first spec I'd looked at on paper, but jumped out in-person. In that size I'd probably go cheap with a Maverick hybrid for now until there are more full-EV competitors.

Just looked it up and realized it isn't even close to passing the sheet good test. I suppose the expectation is to drive with the tailgate down? My minivan seems to be a more competent hauler of material (for my admittedly limited needs) than the Rivian.

I wouldn't count on Maverick to be available. All 2023 Mavericks were ordered in September 2022. I'll probably wait until 2025 to get one.

I've seen some on dealer lots in the past month. YMMV on options/colors of course.

I just asked local dealer. The answer was. What you see on the lot is sold.

Rivian's aren't exactly available either.

The Rivian's marketed towards the "adventure" segment. It's definitely not intended as a work truck.

What's the price comparison?

Ford has been rapidly raising their prices (so it’s hard to keep track) but last I saw starting prices were $73k for the Rivian and $56k for the Lightning.

If you equip the $56k F150 to the level of the base model Rivian they’re about the same price.

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