‘It’s Going To Be a Perfect Test’: California Man Uses Rivian For Costco Run. Then He Tries To Pack Everything In There
'I started with what I think I have to call the pasta cubbies...'
A Rivian R1S owner and car reviewer tested how well his car could handle a Costco run and posted the results on TikTok. The car reviewer, who goes by Miles (@milesperhr) on the popular application, gave a thorough rundown of the R1S’s outcome.
InsideEVs has given the Rivian R1S high marks for its premium cabin feel and pleasing aesthetics. The vehicle’s 1,025 horsepower via four electric motors also screams opulence. But none of these stats really matter if one’s using the car as a daily driver for more mundane tasks. And Miles’ clip addresses just that in a recent, viral clip.
A Rivian R1S Costco Journey
The TikToker begins his video recording himself driving his Rivian R1S EV. He has the cabin outfitted with multiple cameras; one is affixed to his head, miner’s cap style. The second captures an angle of the vehicle’s front driver’s and passenger’s seats. At the onset of the clip, he explains the thesis for the test he’s about to embark on in his all-electric luxury SUV.
“Today I want to dive into the practicality with a trip to Costco for the charity Families Forward,” he says.
Next, his video transitions to him ambling around the interior of the bulk retail location. He begins stacking his cart up with goods, grabbing a pack of toothbrushes, jars of peanut butter, dried ramen, and other products.
Once his shopping is complete, the video transitions to him pushing the full Costco cart through the parking lot. He’s about to see if the EV is capable of transporting a full haul. “I don’t know if I’ve ever loaded up a Costco cart this much,” he says. As he approaches the Rivian, its hatch begins to open. “But it’s gonna be a perfect test for the R1S’s practicality,” the TikToker says.
Following this, Miles then unlatches the bottom portion of the car’s boot, giving him extra room in case he needs to fit his Costco items in the back, Tetris-style.
Rivian R1S Tailgate: Engaged
“So let me lower this manual tailgate. And start loading up. I started with what I think I have to call the pasta cubbies,” he remarks. While it may seem strange that a manufacturer would make dedicated inserts just for dry carbohydrate sources, Miles delineates what he means. He lifts up a panel to reveal additional space. These indentations perfectly fit some of the groceries he just bought.
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“Because the under-floor storage in the R1S is perfect for two packages of variety pasta. And two packages of long noodles,” Miles says.
Afterward, he drops the panel down with a soft thud and the video then transitions to the boot filled with the Costco Haul. Toothbrushes, several boxes of cereal, canned chicken breast tins, peanut butter, and tuna fish all line the vehicle’s rear cargo bay.
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From the looks of it, everything fits perfectly, meaning the ride’s fully capable of carrying Miles’ largest-ever Costco purchase. What’s more is that he didn’t even need to push down the car’s third row of seats in order to get it all in.
Miles then breaks down his strategy. “Now let’s talk through what I’ve done with the space above the floor. A couple of things here. You can, of course, fold down the third row seats. You’ve got a pair of power controls off to the side,” he explains, pointing out the buttons.
No Need To Put Down the Rivian Seats
Additionally, he highlights how a safety feature in the Rivian makes pushing the third row down a less-than-ideal situation for drivers. And this is because of the child seats he keeps installed in the vehicle. “However, if, like in my case, you have car seats in the second row, with those seats slid all the way back, then the power seats will refuse to move.”
In any event, folks can still get the seats to go down even if they don’t want to move the car seats when kids aren’t seated in them. That’s because the Rivian comes with a manual seat-folding mechanism, too. “You can override that by pulling on the lever and folding the seats down,” he says.
Moreover, the TikToker extols the storage capacity of the Rivian R1S further. He says that even if there’s a set of car seats in the third row as well, it’s still able to fit a lot of stuff in the cargo area. Also, he can still see out the rear window when he’s driving. “But now let’s presume you actually have car seats in the third row. Cause there are lower latch anchors and top tethers back there. Even if that’s the case, all of these items have been positioned back here without in any way compromising rearward visibility,” Miles exclaims.
After singing the Rivian’s praises, he snaps the tailgate up into place and then presses the rear hatch, descending it back into its closed position. “They fit!” he says while giving two thumbs up in front of the camera lens.
Rivian Frunk To the Rescue
However, he looks back into the cart and sees that there’s still a bulk-size package of toilet paper inside. Immediately thereafter, the clip cuts to him standing in front of the R1S. He pops open the front hood which, like many EVs, contains additional storage for drivers. “In times like these we frunk again,” he croons as it pops open. “In times like these, we give and give again,” he says, placing the toilet paper in the frunk. The hood drops down, securing the bathroom tissue in place.
After flashing another thumbs up to the camera, he heads back inside his vehicle. “I can confirm that the Rivian R1S is Costco approved,” Miles states as his clip comes to a close.
InsideEVs reported on the R1S’ trunk capacity back in 2021, showing initial footage of the vehicle’s third and second row seats folded down. The significant amount of space meant that the car was “camping ready.” Like many electric vehicles, the R1S doesn’t need to be “on” in order for passengers to enjoy creature comforts like heating and air conditioning. Furthermore, these faculties don’t substantially drain its large battery. Which means that folks can be shielded from the elements in their vehicle, without having to worry about fogging up their windows, idling an internal combustion engine, or shivering throughout the night.
The Rivian R1S Has A Cargo Volume
According to Edmunds, the Rivian R1S has 11.1 cubic feet of volume in its frunk, and 17.7 cubic feet in the area behind its third row alone. In total, the R1S has 104.7 cubic feet of cargo space.
While the website did mention that the Kia EV9 did pack a bit of extra hauling capacity, the outlet was wowed by its frunk dimensions. Even demonstrating that they could easily fit a 38-quart cooler inside of it. Edmunds concluded its assessment of the R1S by calling it “a cargo-carrying champ.”
InsideEVs has reached out to Miles via email for further comment.
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