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Old 06-06-2019, 10:36 AM   #110 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by redpoint5 View Post
My money is still on Tesla. Rivian is probably building off existing frames and not approaching the design problem as a blank slate. Tesla will probably exceed most metrics compared to Rivian while costing a little less. My assumption is based on the fact that Tesla currently outsells other EV sedans by orders of magnitude, at close to the lowest price point.
The Rivian designs are ground up electric drivetrains.
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