Ask us Rivian R1T owners ANYTHING [AMA]!

[godfodder0901]

What kind of push notifications do you receive from the Rivian app? For Tesla, the app can send a push notification when the car starts charging, charging is interrupted, done charging, software update available, car alarm goes off, etc. Can you send a screenshot of your phone when you receive a notification from the Rivian app?

None.

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[crashmtb]

I have seen reviews that the charging pad doesn’t work that well. Is that y’all’s experience? And can you charge two phones at once? Thanks!

I’ve found any wireless charger that is big enough to touch the camera bump on a recent iPhone doesn’t work well. Dear apple, just make the damn phones 2mm thicker. And fill that space with battery.

 

[whyasky]

I wouldn't describe it as booting up. If you're plugged in, maybe 5 seconds (more if you're fussy with the cable getting back on the spool like me, less if you want to just drop the connector and deal with it later). Open door, butt in seat, close door, foot on brake, drive stalk down, go pedal. Seat belt somewhere in there, but that's it. The computer is always on, so it's waiting for you.



In my rear pocket is fine.



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Wow, don't hold back! ?



I am not an audiophile, but it sounds amazing as loud as I can stand turning it up (and it goes much higher).



Considering our speed limit is 60mph in the area, I wouldn't know. But if I had to hazard a guess, I'd say that it's quite quiet in the cabin up to about 80mph, and so far, I wouldn't be able to guess much beyond that.



Better than your skepticism might suggest but still not amazing. The hard dials on the steering wheel that are adaptable to function are good (once you learn what they do in any given situation). I wish all of the slider type controls on the screen (e.g., volume, brightness) had increment step controls on the ends. Sliders are hard to get just right in a moving, bobbing vehicle. Everything else is pretty good about it though.



Yes, though I find the location unintuitive and therefore more annoying than the angle itself (though that is a tad weird too). I'm sure I'll get used to it, but it's definitely taking some adjustment.



Some, but honestly not as much as I was expecting for how highly I was anticipating the vehicle. I did notice someone drive up alongside us last night who was definitely recording us. And a few heads have definitely turned.



Yes. I discussed Rivian Blue a little in the Rivian Blue Club thread starting with my delivery report that got cross-posted here. I'll have to borrow the interior close ups my husband has been posting in r/rivian for a post here. But yes, happy as can be.



Haven't actually gone grocery shopping yet, but we did stash our bags in the frunk. I suspect that will probably be where they go.



The most awkward thing I've tested so far was our ARB fridge. There's a little extra distance but I'm not sure it'll make that big of a difference. It's definitely built for adventure with some work capabilities rather than the other way around. This might be a better thing to ask again in a month or two.



Cautiously optimistic but not love at first sight. It definitely makes a lot of clunks and commotion in operation. If it ever manages to fail on me in the worst possible moment, I will hate it and never forgive it.



No, but I'm also the nut who has been using the ventilated seats all week.



Typical auto controls w/ half press for incremental and full press for all the way.



Have not timed but should be a lot faster. The heat gets produced immediately and isn't being sunk into warming the engine mass. You can also pre-condition from the phone before you get in. And seat heat works quickly too.



Depends on what we're doing but the all purpose default is great for day to day type driving.



I don't think so. I suspect a kneel mode will come eventually, but for now, if you say put the height at max to get some underside photos, it's a big step down.



The obvious attention to so many of the small details. The frunk is really deep, so there's a fold up shelf since you don't need the depth all the time and it makes it easier to reach stuff in day-to-day use. There are two pass through holes for charging cables under the console lid for the two usb-c ports in there. Still obviously in the honeymoon phase, but there are just so many little details that are done right in the R1T that are points of friction in other vehicles.



The change to the frunk shape so you can't actually fit a normal cooler in there. The doors (gear tunnel and passenger) I feel like I'm always only half closing and having to reopen and swing them harder. Lack of CarPlay (yeah, ok, the current play list shows up over bluetooth, but I can't switch to a different one or switch to a different app or listen/respond to texts or check my route in a different mapping app) which means I'm going to have to figure out where the phone gets mounted. And there's no obvious place for that.



Have not had the chance quite yet. And I'm guessing the truck will be pushing my boundaries a lot sooner than I'll be pushing its boundaries.



CarPlay



It's zippy and responsive.



Love it. High regen all the way. I like regen mode in the ID.4 (and the Volt before it), but both are challenging to adjust speed without some lurching. The Rivian is much less susceptible to this, probably in large part due to the quality of the suspension. It's very natural to let up to accel less quickly or gently decel and not prone to lurching when you do. The speed changes in Driver+ are much more natural than the ID.4's Driver Assist too.

Thanks so much for all this detail!

Interesting note on the smoothness of Driver +. More generally, how effective is Driver + in comparison to ID.4 driver assist? In terms of tighter high speed turns, adjusting to cars coming into its lane, and just any other observations. I find driver assist to work relatively well in the ID.4 but it is an assist and not a replacement. Curious if the R1T feels more or less complete.

 

[moosehead]

I'd just like to hear how you guys are enjoying your new toys and your first impressions. Pics doing so, please.

 

[9527]

None.

This is very surprising. I hope a future software update will add this feature.

 

[Ralph]

Any detail you can provide about the flexibility to turn off any and all exterior lighting while charging, etc. would be much appreciated. My vehicle will have to live and charge outside (at night) in a relatively dark neighborhood. In addition we camp often in RV parks and a premium is placed on darkness.

Thanks!

 

[hola29]

What is the UI like for the BT phone in terms of contacts? Can Alexa choose one or we looking at a screen and swiping while driving?

Thanks for this, very fun as we all wait for ours!

Phone calls are just typing the number or selecting the contact.

No text at all.

Alexa is OK. Not near enough control over the vehicle. I was told that she can control "anything the screen can" which is FAR from accurate.

 

[LoneStar]

It is not a camera, and the view is a little limited if I'm honest...

There are aftermarket replacement rearview mirrors that display a camera image. Of course not integrated with onboard cameras but a small cube or similar that must be mounted. There are bluetooth ones but I've had bad luck with BT cameras lasting so I prefer a long wired setup. Have one just under the rear bumper of current ride and it works decent enough.

 

[SANZC02]

This is very surprising. I hope a future software update will add this feature.

I would be surprised if it was not added down the road. The Tesla app matured over time to add a lot of these things. I even had the Tesla for 3 or 4 years before SMS was added.

 

[kanundrum]

How is handling really?? What is your baseline of the best handling car you've ever had and how does it compare?

 

[SASSquatch]

You guys are doing God's work! I have one request. Any chance you can post a picture from the driver's seat looking out to show how much hood is visible to the driver? I'm trying to assess visibility vs the C-MAX hybrid we currently have that has a ton of visibility because of the way the front end curves down.

Thank you!

 

[CommodoreAmiga]

I’ve found any wireless charger that is big enough to touch the camera bump on a recent iPhone doesn’t work well. Dear apple, just make the damn phones 2mm thicker. And fill that space with battery.

Do you not use a case?

 

[crashmtb]

@godfodder0901 et al, apologies if this one’s asked and answered, but does the fob lock/unlock with proximity, or do you need to press a button?

 

[crashmtb]

Do you not use a case?

yes, I do use a case with my 2016 iPhone SE which has neither camera bump nor wireless charging. It’s also the last reasonably sized iPhone.

However I deal with a lot of people who have phones with camera bumps who complain their wireless charger “doesn’t work”.

 

[godfodder0901]

Any detail you can provide about the flexibility to turn off any and all exterior lighting while charging, etc. would be much appreciated. My vehicle will have to live and charge outside (at night) in a relatively dark neighborhood. In addition we camp often in RV parks and a premium is placed on darkness.

Thanks!

Locked, all lights are off.

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