BACK FROM VACATION! TESLA IN ASIA, RIVIAN R1S TEMPTATION & BATTERY USAGE WHILE PARKED

EV Channels Review

The reviewer provides a June update from their travels in Asia, detailing visits to Tesla dealerships in Osaka and Manila. Key observations include Tesla's international strategy, the surprising presence of Teslas and BYDs in the Philippines despite potentially higher electricity costs than gasoline, and the unofficial import of Cybertrucks by the elite. The reviewer also discusses upcoming content, including coverage of Electrify Expo and potential personal life changes. A significant portion is dedicated to the Rivian R1S, with the reviewer considering a trade-in offer for their Gen 1 R1T. They express a desire for an R1S under specific financial terms (lease, under $1000/month) but remain open to keeping their R1T if a compelling deal isn't met, especially with an R2 reservation pending. The video also touches on the Cybertruck's battery drain while parked, noting it's more significant than the R1T or Model Y, and advises keeping it plugged in during extended absences. The reviewer also shares insights from a friend's experience driving the Cybertruck for the first time, highlighting its impressive turning radius but also its blind spots when reversing.