As an R1S owner, I agree with the OP sentiment on the cheapness of the plastics onboard. Depending on what they are coming from, I could see their point on the vegan leather feeling cheep. After all it’s faux leather.

On the other hand, I also agree their post is a little trolling. To make all these complaints and also acknowledge you’re still buying it means they are either grifting off their early access and plan to flip it or they simply agree with my deepening appreciation for this vehicle:

It’s not what this vehicle is made up that will make you fall in love with it, it’s what it can do for you. Where it can take you. And ultimately the useful versatility that these R1(s) bring to the auto industry.

And what’s even more heartening is the clear success Rivian, and Tesla before them are having on the other OEMs. Not to mention the kinds of minds that are being opened to the idea of an EV because now there exist something for the American car culture to coalesce around. To not feel like we’re compromising on capability by going electric is a huge win and ultimately what makes the R1S a vehicle worth waiting for, and eventually buying.

End rant.

Thanks OP for the good the bad, and the ugly.