Rivian launching boat

aspeck

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Wow! I was waiting for the shocking part ... the guys walking beside it as it submerged! I didn't think that would go so well, figured the electrical system wouldn't be able to take that.
 

aspeck

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I know, Brian! That water has to be running in the doors.
 

briangcc

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I'm just thinking about all the batteries, electronics, motors, etc that just got dunked. And not like you went through a puddle and its done/over - this is a pretty good drenching as it takes them a good long time to retrieve the boat.
 

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It is on YOU TUBE after all.-----A cheap platform to promote your product.-----A SUPERBOWL commercial costs millions.----Do $10,000 damage to an electric pick-up and have it all over the social media world is cheap !!
 

topgun3690

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Their website claims it can handle 3+ feet of water with no problems.....but if using it off-road will have to have a charging station nearby. Haven't seen too many charging stations out in the middle of nowhere.....maybe find a campground nearby with 50 amp service.....rent a campsite and plug it in overnight. Like the idea of these vehicles but doesn't seem very practical yet. The portable charger you could bring with you charges at a rate of 16 miles of range per hour. Will take many hours to top it off.
 
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