Such a bummer that I can't power my house with this massive battery.

[rodbrock]

Living in the desert in triple digits and the power goes out for a 2nd time. It sure would be nice to be able to utilize the truck to at least power my 220V 30A mini-split system to prevent me from dying.

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[CypressRivian]

We lost power the past few days during Hurricane Beryl. This really would have come in handy. As it is, I had an extension cord running from the vehicle running the fridge, freezer, router, fans, etc. Saved us hundreds in groceries that would have spoiled otherwise.

 

[Surferdude]

Yes big miss by Rivian. Your best bet is to buy a portable AC unit, long extension cord and plug it into the 120V outlet in the Rivian. I don't know anyone that tested one to make sure it wouldn't overload the outlet but that should provide some relief in one small room in your house. Big downside is that it likely uses at least twice the electricity as your mini split so use it sparingly. Other option is to go into the Rivian and sit in there with the ac on.

 

[rodbrock]

Yes big miss by Rivian. Your best bet is to buy a portable AC unit, long extension cord and plug it into the 120V outlet in the Rivian. I don't know anyone that tested one to make sure it wouldn't overload the outlet but that should provide some relief in one small room in your house. Big downside is that it likely uses at least twice the electricity as your mini split so use it sparingly. Other option is to go into the Rivian and sit in there with the ac on.

Big miss indeed. Should have been done in Gen 2. Lightning & Cybertruck can both do it and here I am with my Rivian feeling like an idiot.

 

[Dark-Fx]

Guess you'll have to adventure somewhere fun instead of your driveway

 

[iansriv]

Thought V2H was in the works. That may not be any consolation to anyone suffering right now.

 

[Mike Hunt]

Big miss indeed. Should have been done in Gen 2. Lightning & Cybertruck can both do it and here I am with my Rivian feeling like an idiot.

Well, it’s not really “Gen 2” it’s Gen 1 with cost cutting so Gen 1.1

 

[Hereforthesnacks]

Big miss indeed. Should have been done in Gen 2. Lightning & Cybertruck can both do it and here I am with my Rivian feeling like an idiot.

And Kia is rolling out its V2H in the next quarter or so.

 

[emoore]

Didn't RJ recently talk about this?

 

[rodbrock]

Well, it’s not really “Gen 2” it’s Gen 1 with cost cutting so Gen 1.1

I would happily pay $2000 for the option. It's better than spending 8K+ for a house battery backup.

 

[beatle]

I would happily pay $2000 for the option. It's better than spending 8K+ for a house battery backup.

$2k would be a great price. The Ford Home Intergration System is just shy of $4k without installation, and that doesn't include the required Ford EVSE which is $1300. The EVSE was "free" with extended range trucks, but it's still a pretty penny.

I had a Lightning, and before I sold it I was planning to run a transfer switch and use the 240v 30A circuit to power my essentials. V2H has some pretty compelling use cases, but I don't think the high price is worth it for the average homeowner.

I'd be happier if Rivian offered a 240v AC output. I wonder if the overall cost to implement that would be more or less than developing V2H capability.

 

[srkz]

The V2H chargers are starting to roll out later this year into next year. You'll be able to get one from any number of manufacturers - enphase, wallbox, solaredge, etc. and they'll all work with your R1.

Just need a little more patience.

It's gonna be expensive though. Probably $10k all in after you account for the permitting, labor, electrical panel changes, transfer switch, V2H charger, etc.

 

[Riv E In]

Yes big miss by Rivian. Your best bet is to buy a portable AC unit, long extension cord and plug it into the 120V outlet in the Rivian. I don't know anyone that tested one to make sure it wouldn't overload the outlet but that should provide some relief in one small room in your house. Big downside is that it likely uses at least twice the electricity as your mini split so use it sparingly. Other option is to go into the Rivian and sit in there with the ac on.

Or snag something like this portable AC unit. Battery powered. Solar charging.

 

[Mike2325]

I have been waiting for rivian to put out a vehicle to grid charger for 2 years.
It's ridiculous. I can't use this power supply when I want to load shed my house or to use it power it if I desire.
A tesla power wall is useless when I have over a hundred kilowatts to use as I desire.

 

[lefkonj]

Isn't V2H more than the vehicle but the outlet/charger as well? I was under the impression you couldn't just plug it in you needed more hardware for it.

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