Any dual motor folks out there?

[peakbaggersanonymous]

The added HP is only in sport.

This is not true. There is a small performance bump to All Purpose mode too. https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/...ies-to-all-modes-including-all-purpose.42109/

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[2kwik4u]

Maybe $2K

Agreed. Similar pricing to an aftermarket ECU upgrade in a myriad of other vehicles. I put a $1,500 engine/transmission tune on my Q7 and didn't get quite the same HP/Tq bump as the performance upgrade from Rivian.

$5k is too much for a software upgrade.

I have a dual motor non-performance now and it's quite adequate. It's not impressive from a seat of the pants daily driver. Lots of other things move out just as well or better. 0-50 is brutal 65+ it feels like it throws out an anchor. The performance upgrade R1S dual I drove didn't have that "die off" feeling, so it's worth something; just not $5k.

If I was to buy another Rivian, which i likely won't for a myriad of other reasons, I would get a tri or quad. The cost penalty is worth that upgrade to eliminate the crap rear disconnect alone, the performance would be a nice addition.

 

[hammick]

We bought a Tri mostly because it was about 6k more than a dual performance similarly equipped and we figured we'd get it back at resale. The long range and max range dual are stupid quick as is. We hardly ever use any drive mode other than all purpose. If we had to do it again we'd either get a dual max or Tri just for the Ascend interior. The performance upgrade is way to expensive IMHO.

 

[ribuck97]

To give context to those that say "It should be $2000" or "$5k is too much"...

My Tesla TM3 Dual Motor AWD Acceleration Boost package is $2000 and "improves" my car from 4.2s to 3.7s (12%).

The Rivian upgrade "improves" from 4.5s to 3.4s (~25%) and gives and addition 3 preset drive mode cconfigurations on how the vehicle handles different terrain.

So by simple math, you get double Tesla performance imrovement ($4000) plus $1000 for drive modes (not in Tesla).

You can also claim that $2k for Tesla's upgrade is too much... and thats ok too.

 

[skyguyscott]

Nah, not even at 1/2 price.

But, here's what I would gladly pay 5K for, if Rivian offered it on the R1T and was serious -- any two or more of the following options, in order of most wanted:

1. A conventional moon roof or double-row moon roof with retractable tinted glass you could shade, cover, tilt or slide open!
2. Running boards that retract flush and are aero, and engineered to double as rock sliders/lift points to eliminate the need for pucks!
3. Retractable rear window with wiper, or other way to open so you can haul 2X4s without dropping tail gate!
4. Decent Rear bumper that can handle the same standard impacts without totaling the vehicle and also acts as a step so you can actually use your pick-up just like a "real" truck.!
5. Something like the RAM box
6. Killer roll bar with LED lighting you could totally control color, intensity, sync to music, etc.

Anyone else agree or have even better ways to spend an extra 5k on their dual R1T?

 

[2kwik4u]

Nah, not even at 1/2 price.

But, here's what I would gladly pay 5K for, if Rivian offered it on the R1T and was serious -- any two or more of the following options, in order of most wanted:

1. A conventional moon roof or double-row moon roof with retractable tinted glass you could shade, cover, tilt or slide open!
2. Running boards that retract flush and are aero, and engineered to double as rock sliders/lift points to eliminate the need for pucks!
3. Retractable rear window with wiper, or other way to open so you can haul 2X4s without dropping tail gate!
4. Decent Rear bumper that can handle the same standard impacts without totaling the vehicle and also acts as a step so you can actually use your pick-up just like a "real" truck.!
5. Something like the RAM box
6. Killer roll bar with LED lighting you could totally control color, intensity, sync to music, etc.

Anyone else agree or have even better ways to spend an extra 5k on their dual R1T?

#4 should be standard. This thing was clearly built by people that don't use trucks as trucks very often.

I agree, I would pay $5k for #1 and #3 right out of the gate!

 

[Frisbee]

I had LE QM R1T. Finally got Rivian to take it back (bad half shafts and splines) and at my request it was replaced with a DM R1T. Putting aside the half shaft problem I really don’t notice a performance difference at all. I wouldn’t pay anything to add on the performance package. I am happy with the DM as received.

 

[runwithscissors]

Running boards should be an option. Almost everyone complains getting into my R1S. Sure there is aftermarket and then once you bring it into the SC, they say take them off or you'll be charged.

 

[forestwalker]

Running boards should be an option. Almost everyone complains getting into my R1S. Sure there is aftermarket and then once you bring it into the SC, they say take them off or you'll be charged.

I never got the desire for running boards or steps on these, when you can lower the suspension so low. Maybe my long legged privilege is making me blind to the plight of others.

 

[DuoRivians]

I never got the desire for running boards or steps on these, when you can lower the suspension so low. Maybe my long legged privilege is making me blind to the plight of others.

Given how non-robust Rivian’s air suspension system is, I’d personally want to minimize the number of instances I have to lower and raise the car

 

[skyguyscott]

Runnning boards offer a number of benefits that some might find compelling:

• A helpful step for ingress/egress, especially for small kids, and the elderly, like my 87-year-old mom who finds it difficult to get in and out of the truck.
• If designed and installed correctly, can double as rock sliders for those who go rock climbing, especially useful in situations where not all four wheels are touching earth.
• If designed and installed correctly, can be useful lift points without the need for pucks, which, TBH, are a pain, and since the Running boards are already there, you won't damages the underbelly when some yahoo mechanic forgets to install the pucks before lifting.
• They also act as defacto mud flaps, helping mitigate dirt, mud, snow and salt getting on the lower half of the truck sides.
• Relatedly, they can also act as guards against dents, scrapes, and so on.
• Retractable ones are more expensive and introduce another potential failure point, but look really cool and if designed and installed correctly, can be aerodynamic, which is a con for non-retractable ones.

The main cons are the added cost and weight, plus the complexity in the case of retractable ones. And while they protect the truck from mud, snow, salt and debris, they also collect same and need regular cleaning.

An OEM offering would presumably be tailored to the truck and be under warranty.

 

[DuoRivians]

Runnning boards offer a number of benefits that some might find compelling:

• A helpful step for ingress/egress, especially for small kids, and the elderly, like my 87-year-old mom who finds it difficult to get in and out of the truck.
• If designed and installed correctly, can double as rock sliders for those who go rock climbing, especially useful in situations where not all four wheels are touching earth.
• If designed and installed correctly, can be useful lift points without the need for pucks, which, TBH, are a pain, and since the Running boards are already there, you won't damages the underbelly when some yahoo mechanic forgets to install the pucks before lifting.
• They also act as defacto mud flaps, helping mitigate dirt, mud, snow and salt getting on the lower half of the truck sides.
• Relatedly, they can also act as guards against dents, scrapes, and so on.
• Retractable ones are more expensive and introduce another potential failure point, but look really cool and if designed and installed correctly, can be aerodynamic, which is a con for non-retractable ones.

The main cons are the added cost and weight, plus the complexity in the case of retractable ones. And while they protect the truck from mud, snow, salt and debris, they also collect same and need regular cleaning.

An OEM offering would presumably be tailored to the truck and be under warranty.

Only rock sliders (not running boards) provide a safe alternative to lifting the car

 

[skyguyscott]

Only rock sliders (not running boards) provide a safe alternative to lifting the car

Thanks for this, yes, standard running boards can be flimsy and are not designed to support the vehicle weight.

I should have specifically wrote rock-sliders that also function as running boards much like the following. (I don't think anyone has yet designed one for Rivian

 

[Calilifer]

Thanks for this, yes, standard running boards can be flimsy and are not designed to support the vehicle weight.

I should have specifically wrote rock-sliders that also function as running boards much like the following. (I don't think anyone has yet designed one for Rivian

These look awesome btw.

I just picked-up a 2025 R1T DM and was about to look for running boards. Similar to you, I have elderly parents and kids entering and exiting my car (and the kids often wear cleats ). Any recommendations on running boards? Cheers.

 

[Dark-Fx]

Thanks for this, yes, standard running boards can be flimsy and are not designed to support the vehicle weight.

I should have specifically wrote rock-sliders that also function as running boards much like the following. (I don't think anyone has yet designed one for Rivian

GOAT Fabrication will sell their sliders without the top plate on them. Most people opt for the top plate. Only photo I have is from when we were doing the very early prototyping.

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