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The $73,000 Electric Rivian R1T Is Cute, But It’s Not a Work Truck

Clever gimmicks like hidden flashlights, intelligent storage, and integrated camping gear will appeal to outdoors-y types. It’s just a little delicate around the edges.

The Rivian R1T "Launch Edition" starts at $73,000. Deliveries are currently underway. 

Photographer: Elliot Ross

RJ Scaringe believes trucks can save the world.

That’s why the 38-year-old vegan spent years developing the R1T, the first-ever production vehicle from the company he founded 12 years ago.