Gen2 R1 wireless charging pad improvements? Swappable into Gen1?

[LivingInKaos]

I had a discussion with the SC team here and they did some digging. The Gen 2 wireless charger will not go in the gen 1. They can order the mat and that can be swapped if you want the divided top. Didn't have so much to do with the NFC, but something else. They let me order one anyway, but said it will probably be a little while given they just started production last month.

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[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

There goes another broken promise, that “older” cars would get a charge pad fix. I knew after hearing nothing since that Brownlee podcast that things had changed and it shouldn’t have been said. Just go aftermarket.

 

[sevengroove]

There goes another broken promise, that “older” cars would get a charge pad fix. I knew after hearing nothing since that Brownlee podcast that things had changed and it shouldn’t have been said. Just go aftermarket.

I mean the more I think about it, the benefit and convenience of MagSafe is never going to be matched by any oem replacement unless there’s an alternate way of holding the phone in place (I know some other manufacturers have this). Wish I had realized this sooner and just ordered aftermarket instead of waiting . Some great options out there though.

 

[VSG]

I mean the more I think about it, the benefit and convenience of MagSafe is never going to be matched by any oem replacement unless there’s an alternate way of holding the phone in place

Qi is the current standard for wireless charging, limited to 7.5W. Rivian's charge pad is Qi compatible.

MagSafe is still proprietary to Apple.

But Qi2, which has just been rolling out recently, has magnetic positioning, a higher power of 15W, and is backwards compatible with MagSafe.

 

[sevengroove]

Qi is the current standard for wireless charging, limited to 7.5W. Rivian's charge pad is Qi compatible.

MagSafe is still proprietary to Apple.

But Qi2, which has just been rolling out recently, has magnetic positioning, a higher power of 15W, and is backwards compatible with MagSafe.

You're right, I guess I should have been clearer in that post and referred to it as the benefit and convenience of magnetic positioning in general instead of MagSafe. I don't think the Gen2 pad has magnetic positioning, does it?

 

[coney129]

Hi, on your link it says: NOT compatible with 2025 Gen2 Refresh

Got my gen2 R1S on Tuesday, so here is more info:

1. If you have an iPhone, the wireless charger offers no sensible improvement. I had an hour drive from the SC to home after picking up and the battery level stayed the same.
2. It's not an easy swap to get gen2 charger and put it into a gen1 vehicle. The mat is easy but the charger is also different and the molex adapter is different.
3. Because of (2) the aftermarket OEM replacement chargers won't work because as I said - the molex adapter is different.
4. Our MagSafe charger (https://twraps.com/products/magsafe-compatible-dual-wireless-charger-for-rivian-r1t-r1s) is already re-done to work on gen2, and happy to say I am getting 10W power if plugged into the right hand side USB-C port (left hand side now reserved for USB drive for Gear Guard videos). I will be releasing our gen2 compatible charger in a day or two. Same design as before but the bottom is re-worked so that the divider fits in it.

Got my gen2 R1S on Tuesday, so here is more info:

1. If you have an iPhone, the wireless charger offers no sensible improvement. I had an hour drive from the SC to home after picking up and the battery level stayed the same.
2. It's not an easy swap to get gen2 charger and put it into a gen1 vehicle. The mat is easy but the charger is also different and the molex adapter is different.
3. Because of (2) the aftermarket OEM replacement chargers won't work because as I said - the molex adapter is different.
4. Our MagSafe charger (https://twraps.com/products/magsafe-compatible-dual-wireless-charger-for-rivian-r1t-r1s) is already re-done to work on gen2, and happy to say I am getting 10W power if plugged into the right hand side USB-C port (left hand side now reserved for USB drive for Gear Guard videos). I will be releasing our gen2 compatible charger in a day or two. Same design as before but the bottom is re-worked so that the divider fits in it.

Got my gen2 R1S on Tuesday, so here is more info:

1. If you have an iPhone, the wireless charger offers no sensible improvement. I had an hour drive from the SC to home after picking up and the battery level stayed the same.
2. It's not an easy swap to get gen2 charger and put it into a gen1 vehicle. The mat is easy but the charger is also different and the molex adapter is different.
3. Because of (2) the aftermarket OEM replacement chargers won't work because as I said - the molex adapter is different.
4. Our MagSafe charger (https://twraps.com/products/magsafe-compatible-dual-wireless-charger-for-rivian-r1t-r1s) is already re-done to work on gen2, and happy to say I am getting 10W power if plugged into the right hand side USB-C port (left hand side now reserved for USB drive for Gear Guard videos). I will be releasing our gen2 compatible charger in a day or two. Same design as before but the bottom is re-worked so that the divider fits in it.

 

[Eric9610]

someone needs to 3D print a TPU mat with ridges, so the phone stay put. I may get around to this when I have a chance. Take out the old mat 3D scan it then print in TPU with raised spine in middle and sides.

 

[twraps]

Hi, on your link it says: NOT compatible with 2025 Gen2 Refresh

Yes still running through the older inventory. Will release the 2025 compatible version on Monday or Tuesday at the latest.
It’s already done and I am using it but I am yet to shoot an install video, edit it etc.

 

[VSG]

You're right, I guess I should have been clearer in that post and referred to it as the benefit and convenience of magnetic positioning in general instead of MagSafe. I don't think the Gen2 pad has magnetic positioning, does it?

No it doesn't.

 

[sevengroove]

No it doesn't.

Ok.

 

[chanuvarma]

Forgive me if I missed it but was there any mention of the wireless charging pad being improved on Gen2? Has anyone looked into whether that whole unit can be swapped in to a Gen1 R1?

Its Swappable to Gen-1, RJ affirmed it
RJ Reaffirms New Wireless Charging Pad Is In The Works, Will Offer Retrofit! (riviantrackr.com)

 

[sevengroove]

Its Swappable to Gen-1, RJ affirmed it
RJ Reaffirms New Wireless Charging Pad Is In The Works, Will Offer Retrofit! (riviantrackr.com)

Thanks, this is helpful. I still decided to go with the s00nish option because I am realizing that magnetic positioning / MagSafe is a dealbreaker for me. But this is still great news for those who want to upgrade - more options is always a good thing.

 

[chanuvarma]

so the snooish one comes with the magsafes? will it support Android?

 

[chanuvarma]

Thanks, this is helpful. I still decided to go with the s00nish option because I am realizing that magnetic positioning / MagSafe is a dealbreaker for me. But this is still great news for those who want to upgrade - more options is always a good thing.

so the snooish one comes with the magsafes? will it support Android?

 

[sevengroove]

so the snooish one comes with the magsafes? will it support Android?

The s00nish ones can accommodate either MagSafe or Anker's MagGo Qi2 chargers, but you buy them separately. The Anker ones support Android, but you'll probably want to look up specifics for your phone's compatibility with Qi2. I went with the Ankers based on @Sojhinn 's suggestion that they have a slightly stronger magnetic hold vs. Apple's MagSafe. Plus you have more compatibility if there are passengers with either Apple or Android. And they're cheaper - Anker currently has a deal for 20% off 2 on their website, which is where I ended up ordering from.

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