Another day, another luxury electric truck that costs more than most Americans make in two years. Rivian just rolled out their new R1T Gen 2 Quad with a whopping $120,000 price tag. While hardworking families struggle to afford gas and groceries, wealthy elites get to play with their fancy electric toys.
Sure, this truck packs 1025 horsepower and can go 400 miles on a charge. But what happens when you need to haul a real load or tow your boat to the lake? Most working Americans need trucks that can actually work, not expensive status symbols that take forever to charge.
The truck comes loaded with gimmicks like a “kick turn” feature and hands-free driving. Real truck owners don’t need their vehicle to drive itself or spin in circles. They need dependable workhorses that can handle tough jobs without breaking the bank or leaving them stranded.
Rivian loves to talk about their “adventure” features and luxury touches like hidden flashlights in the doors. Meanwhile, American auto workers in Detroit are getting laid off while companies chase trendy electric dreams. Where are the good-paying manufacturing jobs this is supposed to create?
The charging situation remains a mess across most of America. You can drive this fancy truck to Tesla charging stations, but good luck finding one in rural areas where real work gets done. Try explaining to your boss why you’re late because your truck needed a three-hour charging break.
At least Rivian admits this truck is for the top one percent of buyers. While regular Americans drive their paid-off pickups for 200,000 miles, rich folks can afford to replace their electric toys every few years. This isn’t about saving the planet – it’s about showing off wealth.
The government keeps pushing electric mandates while ignoring what working families actually need. Reliable, affordable trucks that run on American energy, not expensive gadgets that require massive taxpayer subsidies to even exist. Real Americans see right through this green virtue signaling.
Maybe instead of building $120,000 luxury trucks, these companies should focus on vehicles that actual working people can afford. Until then, most Americans will stick with their trusty gas-powered trucks that actually get the job done without breaking the family budget.
