R2 Launch Watch

[speedrye]

Wow, so that doesn’t just happen where I live. Good to know

Locally, Prius drivers used to be the worst all-around. They've lost their crown to Subaru drivers with Tesla drivers coming in a close runner-up position. Altima drivers now come in third, followed by old-generation Prius drivers, BMW drivers, and then new-generation Prius drivers, in that order.
Just giving you the lay of the land in case you end up passing through NC for a work or Scout event. "Know thine enemy"

 

[robothero]

Locally, Prius drivers used to be the worst all-around. They've lost their crown to Subaru drivers with Tesla drivers coming in a close runner-up position. Altima drivers now come in third, followed by old-generation Prius drivers, BMW drivers, and then new-generation Prius drivers, in that order.
Just giving you the lay of the land in case you end up passing through NC for a work or Scout event. "Know thine enemy"

Tesla drivers are BY FAR the worst drivers, and they have a vehicle that theoretically compensates for their piss poor driving.

It's possible this is a localized thing (we have a LOT of Teslas in our area and a lot of "new" adult drivers who drive them), but it's gotten to the point where I do my best to avoid being near one on the highway.

 

[J Alynn]

Locally, Prius drivers used to be the worst all-around. They've lost their crown to Subaru drivers with Tesla drivers coming in a close runner-up position. Altima drivers now come in third, followed by old-generation Prius drivers, BMW drivers, and then new-generation Prius drivers, in that order.
Just giving you the lay of the land in case you end up passing through NC for a work or Scout event. "Know thine enemy"

Perhaps it’s the need to park crooked in order to charge so it just becomes habit. But good to know. Looking like I’ll have enough “stuff” to justify a work/road trip down to Charlotte but still working logistics

 

[cyure]

I saw my first R2 in camo driving in Normal yesterday. I’m surprised it took so long honestly.

 

[speedrye]

I saw my first R2 in camo driving in Normal yesterday. I’m surprised it took so long honestly.

Just saw my first R2 on the way home from work yesterday. Looked good and likely a size/price that will sell well around here.

Visually, the only issue I have is that the C-pillar and D-pillar look a little too vertical for the rest of the vehicle styling. Very similar to the R1S, but it worked on the larger vehicle. Knowing how much storage volume is probably gained back there, it's a worthy trade-off in my mind.

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

I saw my first R2 outside of test drives when we picked it up today. My partner recently learned she would not be able to retire early for various reasons, so as a consolation, she found a new job within the organization and bought the R2 that we had reserved during the original reveal back in March 2024. I don’t love the software, but I do love the rest of the automotive engineering. It’s just about the perfect size for adventuring in the US desert southwest. And we can tow our tent trailer with it. I do like this trade better than the Lightning-->Silverado trade.

I haven’t driven it yet. I’m not sure when I’ll even be allowed in it besides helping her figure out the software. (I joke. We’re either going camping this weekend or on a picnic for the sunset tomorrow).

 

[maynard]

I saw my first R2 outside of test drives when we picked it up today. My partner recently learned she would not be able to retire early for various reasons, so as a consolation, she found a new job within the organization and bought the R2 that we had reserved during the original reveal back in March 2024. I don’t love the software, but I do love the rest of the automotive engineering. It’s just about the perfect size for adventuring in the US desert southwest. And we can tow our tent trailer with it. I do like this trade better than the Lightning-->Silverado trade.

I haven’t driven it yet. I’m not sure when I’ll even be allowed in it besides helping her figure out the software. (I joke. We’re either going camping this weekend or on a picnic for the sunset tomorrow).

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Congratulations!
I hope you both really enjoy it!