CarPlay & Android Auto Smart Dash Screen has arrived! New from EVSportline.com

[SunDevil2213]

Being a Rivian fanboy has nothing to do with AA/CP. Personally, I love AA/CP. When I am choosing a rental car (for example) it's a no-go for me if it's not included. But.... My wife's Mach E has it and it's pretty awful looking on a big screen. Like, comically bad as if it's designed for a 5 year old. It's almost hard to use and since it's so spread out nothing is a quick tap. I'm not denying the functionality as it's basically everything you'd ever want, but it's also pretty cumbersome to go back to the car's native menus to change a setting (eg audio settings, etc). If Rivian does decide to adopt it, I hope it's a 1/3 screen implementation honestly.

This is all I've ever wanted - It doesn't need to take up the whole main display. A split screen option where you can choose what native Rivian app you want (like drive modes) and then on the other side of it - the AA/CP projection screen would be ideal. The sentiments here about RJ wanting to reinvent the wheel are so true. Rivian's implementation thus far is abysmal - especially on the most important thing of all - navigation. No live closures (that are correct, anyways), terrible traffic data, no police/camera reporting - hell you can't even name favorite locations. These are the things people want when they navigate. But RJ thinks the sole use for any navigation ever is to navigate to a charger (I charge about 99% of the time at home). The Rivian system as is encourages phone use while driving since you have to look at your tiny phone screen for pretty much anything - the primary goal of AA/CP being to remove distractions and make your OS more usable while driving (and not be distracted). I get he wants to monetize it all, but for that reason I don't have any accounts signed in on the truck itself, and I don't use the navigation except that 1% of time I am navigating to a fast charger (and then only to trigger battery conditioning). I think the anti AA/CP fanboys are going to be crying once cellular data isn't free anymore and all these amazing "features" (that are 20 years behind everyone else) don't work without it.

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[RoadTripFan]

So when I got my first notice that this had shopped I was ecstatic. It was supposed to arrive on the 23rd and I thought, "Wow, that will be great"
Also, EV Sportline chose to use UPS. The only thing that UPS does worse than deliver packages is customer service. So here I am, 2 hours in to trying to get someone from UPS on the phone (an actual human) to help correct this issue.

(Package arrived at the local hub an hour away from me on the 22nd and has not been scanned ot had a note since them. UPS says to file a claim but of course it an hour and three transfers to get to the person who is supposed to help)

**sigh**

 

[LivingInKaos]

So when I got my first notice that this had shopped I was ecstatic. It was supposed to arrive on the 23rd and I thought, "Wow, that will be great"
Also, EV Sportline chose to use UPS. The only thing that UPS does worse than deliver packages is customer service. So here I am, 2 hours in to trying to get someone from UPS on the phone (an actual human) to help correct this issue.

(Package arrived at the local hub an hour away from me on the 22nd and has not been scanned ot had a note since them. UPS says to file a claim but of course it an hour and three transfers to get to the person who is supposed to help)

**sigh**

We make a point to know our UPS and FedEx drivers. It's handy because of things like this. I just text them and ask if they can look into something and usually have an answer pretty quick. I guess living rural helps as the drivers remain pretty constant.

 

[RoadTripFan]

We make a point to know our UPS and FedEx drivers. It's handy because of things like this. I just text them and ask if they can look into something and usually have an answer pretty quick. I guess living rural helps as the drivers remain pretty constant.

Ahhh if only! (he says happy for you and jealous at the same time, lol) Usually, getting to a human solves most issues. When you don't meet them/know them yo uar e stuck with UPS' super frustrating and non functional phone-bot.

 

[Taco Corp]

This is all I've ever wanted - It doesn't need to take up the whole main display. A split screen option where you can choose what native Rivian app you want (like drive modes) and then on the other side of it - the AA/CP projection screen would be ideal. The sentiments here about RJ wanting to reinvent the wheel are so true. Rivian's implementation thus far is abysmal - especially on the most important thing of all - navigation. No live closures (that are correct, anyways), terrible traffic data, no police/camera reporting - hell you can't even name favorite locations. These are the things people want when they navigate. But RJ thinks the sole use for any navigation ever is to navigate to a charger (I charge about 99% of the time at home). The Rivian system as is encourages phone use while driving since you have to look at your tiny phone screen for pretty much anything - the primary goal of AA/CP being to remove distractions and make your OS more usable while driving (and not be distracted). I get he wants to monetize it all, but for that reason I don't have any accounts signed in on the truck itself, and I don't use the navigation except that 1% of time I am navigating to a fast charger (and then only to trigger battery conditioning). I think the anti AA/CP fanboys are going to be crying once cellular data isn't free anymore and all these amazing "features" (that are 20 years behind everyone else) don't work without it.

Speaking of charging, it's almost January, and still, nothing about the cost for connectivity unless I missed an email, didn't they say the free ride was ending 1/1/24?

 

[jebinc]

Speaking of charging, it's almost January, and still, nothing about the cost for connectivity unless I missed an email, didn't they say the free ride was ending 1/1/24?

You missed an email. Changes delayed until early 2024. Came out a week or so ago.

 

[RayzorBEV]

Well, I ordered 2 units and was informed today that they just got shipped, so may be they will arrive next year!??

 

[scmrivian]

Anyone on the west coast have shipping confirmation yet?

 

[SunDevil2213]

Well, I ordered 2 units and was informed today that they just got shipped, so may be they will arrive next year!??

Apparently the demand for this niche product was SO overwhelming that they can't get out more than a few per day. The December shipping promise is quickly turning into a lie.

 

[Kenmecca]

Anyone on the west coast have shipping confirmation yet?

Nocal located, got UPS tracking on Tues 5p, has not updated yet with estimated delivery date

 

[Cycliste]

I got my shipping notice yesterday.

I don’t have a teen aged daughter to help reach the correct location for the fuse tap. I’ll work on my flexibility until delivery.

 

[scmrivian]

Nocal located, got UPS tracking on Tues 5p, has not updated yet with estimated delivery date

Ok thanks that confirms what I thought. The support folks are not being honest. They’re clearly having issues getting these out.

 

[Kenmecca]

Ok thanks that confirms what I thought. The support folks are not being honest. They’re clearly having issues getting these out.

Give em a break, they are a small company doing the best they are not Amazon. Patience is a virtue, something as a Rivian owner we've all learned (50 wait for my R1s)

 

[scmrivian]

Give em a break, they are a small company doing the best they can not Amazon. Patience is a virtue, something as a Rivian owner we've all learned (50 wait for my R1s)

I have no problem waiting. My issue is not being given an honest answer. I was told I was in the first 10 orders and would be in the first batch so I’m here waiting for it. Would just be nice to know if it’s back ordered or will be a few more weeks. I appreciate that they’re putting the effort to make these things for us and that they’re a small business but unfortunately I made some gift plans around these based on the response I was given which is frustrating. Thankfully we have this forum and now I know to plan accordingly.

 

[SunDevil2213]

I have no problem waiting. My issue is not being given an honest answer. I was told I was in the first 10 orders and would be in the first batch so I’m here waiting for it. Would just be nice to know if it’s back ordered or will be a few more weeks. I appreciate that they’re putting the effort to make these things for us and that they’re a small business but unfortunately I made some gift plans around these based on the response I was given which is frustrating. Thankfully we have this forum and now I know to plan accordingly.

This 100%. Based on the last actual response from them, they were waiting on the brackets and then would start sending out. They said they got out a lot Friday and would resume today. Apparently they’re still only at 9 or less shipped, since the 10th order still has nothing. Understand they’re small - but the lack of honest communication is extremely disappointing and is not good business practice.

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