Joined the Rivian family yesterday w/ new Gen 2 R1S.

[JSMIA]

Picked up my first EV yesterday. Miami here. Did a demo in May. I did Gen 2 R1S La Silver DM standard pack. I drive 125 miles a week. My office 2 mins away from Miami SC. I live 15 mins away. I can charge at work. It’s a dedicated line for me. It’s a family owned business and we also own the warehouse. I live 2 mins away from a Wawa with 8 superchargers.

Already received the new updated AZ2 adapter last week. I tested it this morning and it was super easy smooth.

Considering all the negative stuff I’ve read here on the AC and premium audio they both are good on mine. AC is super good. Yesterday I had to lower it a little. Got cold. Mind you is 100+ here everyday. My previous lease was a 2023 XC90 with bowers & wilkins sound system. That was an awesome sound system. Premium audio is good. I tweaked some settings and truly enjoying it.

So far no issues whatsoever with this Rivian. My kids love it. My wife likes it too. So much more space and storage. Love it how with a forward facing car seat behind passenger on 2nd row you can still slide that seat all the way forward and have access to the 3rd row. This is clutch. Previously only had access to 3rd row via the other side.

Everything seems to be working just fine. Phone key. Etc. No issues. I was so worried and scared about actually getting it. Stuff I read on here and Reddit truly worried me. Not anymore. I’ll update as I put more miles on it.

BTW I only lease. I did 36/15k. No money down. Received the Gen 2 all weather mats Monday. Installed them already. I like them. Did tints today. Ceramic front windows and ceramic clear windshield.

Oh yeah my native Spotify app works just fine. I read on here it sucked. Did I mention I don’t miss Apple CarPlay? I only used it for Apple Music and Waze. We are soon getting native music app. I would also like Sirius native app. For now playing via Bluetooth from my phone is fine too. I don’t like to text and drive nor did I used Siri much for that via Apple car play while driving. 42 father of 4 running a family business. Honestly on my drives alone I just to listen to music or sports talk and relax. I like my peace inside my car. No calls. No text. It can wait.

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[sirna7]

Picked up my first EV yesterday. Miami here. Did a demo in May. I did Gen 2 R1S La Silver DM standard pack. I drive 125 miles a week. My office 2 mins away from Miami SC. I live 15 mins away. I can charge at work. It’s a dedicated line for me. It’s a family owned business and we also own the warehouse. I live 2 mins away from a Wawa with 8 superchargers. Already received the new updated AZ2 adapter last week. I tested it this morning and it was super easy smooth. Considering all the negative stuff I’ve read here on the AC and premium audio they both are good on mine. AC is super good. Yesterday I had to lower it a little. Got cold. Mind you is 100+ here everyday. My previous lease was a 2023 XC90 with bowers & wilkins sound system. That was an awesome sound system. Premium audio is good. I tweaked some settings and truly enjoying it. So far no issues whatsoever with this Rivian. My kids love it. My wife likes it too. So much more space and storage. Love it how with a forward facing car seat behind passenger on 2nd row you can still slide that seat all the way forward and have access to the 3rd row. This is clutch. Previously only had access to 3rd row via the other side. Everything seems to be working just fine. Phone key. Etc. No issues. I was so worried and scared about actually getting it. Stuff I read on here and Reddit truly worried me. Not anymore. I’ll update as I put more miles on it. BTW I only lease. I did 36/15k. No money down. Received the Gen 2 all weather mats Monday. Installed them already. I like them. Did tints today. Ceramic front windows and ceramic clear windshield.

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Oh yeah my native Spotify app works just fine. I read on here it sucked. Did I mention I don’t miss Apple CarPlay? I only used it for Apple Music and Waze. We are soon getting native music app. I would also like Sirius native app. For now playing via Bluetooth from my phone is fine too. I don’t like to text and drive nor did I used Siri much for that via Apple car play while driving. 42 father of 4 running a family business. Honestly on my drives alone I just to listen to music or sports talk and relax. I like my peace inside my car. No calls. No text. It can wait.

All good things! share your driving efficiency once available! It would be nice to compare another user's data for the new gen.

Given the weather, am interested in the heat reduction from the tint and sunroof. I have a feeling the dynamic roof is not necessary and side/front ceramic tint is the way to go.

How much is your total monthly payment with the $0 down?

 

[JSMIA]

Also I haven’t had any issues with the wireless charger. It’s charged my 15 pro max just fine.

 

[MidnightRivian]

Thanks for sharing pictures. Glad you got premium audio.

 

[JSMIA]

All good things! share your driving efficiency once available! It would be nice to compare another user's data for the new gen.

Given the weather, am interested in the heat reduction from the tint and sunroof. I have a feeling the dynamic roof is not necessary and side/front ceramic tint is the way to go.

How much is your total monthly payment with the $0 down?

MSRP on my vehicle was $82,400 + $1800 destination fee they add. Minus $500 deposit.
$3,268 due @ signing.
36/15 lease
$1037

Left progressive for GEICO. Was cheaper on GEICO. I do pay 6 months policy in full for discount. If you break it down it’s like $30 more per month.

Yeah I could’ve gotten a 2024 Quad but 2-3 months ago I wasn’t ready as I still had some months left on my current lease. Being my first EV why not the latest. I don’t off road. I don’t speed. I don’t need 800+ HP.
I did look at a 2025 Tahoe. They wanted $1315 a month with 5k down. Plus gas bill. No thanx. My credit great BTW.

In the end everybody’s financial situation is different.

 

[JSMIA]

Thanks for sharing pictures. Glad you got premium audio.

You’re welcome.

 

[Spamthechan]

Following you here from Reddit haha- so glad to hear you’re having a good experience! All the doom and gloom had me worried about my own delivery at the end of the month. We always hear about the problems and never about when things go well!

 

[JSMIA]

Following you here from Reddit haha- so glad to hear you’re having a good experience! All the doom and gloom had me worried about my own delivery at the end of the month. We always hear about the problems and never about when things go well!

Yup. I do this to help others. It isn’t always a bad experience. Grow the brand. I’m all in now. You can sleep better now. LoL

 

[JSMIA]

Forgot to post this. New updated A2Z adapter. They shipped to me next day. No charge on shipping speed. I told them I was taking delivery Aug 2. They came thru. Now I wait for my Tesla Rivian adapter in 2026.

 

[JSMIA]

Side note: vampire drain… NON EXISTENT

Been raining all weekend in Miami because of tropical depression. This Rivian handles rain and puddles like a champ.

 

[mkhuffman]

Following you here from Reddit haha- so glad to hear you’re having a good experience! All the doom and gloom had me worried about my own delivery at the end of the month. We always hear about the problems and never about when things go well!

Forums are notorious for negative posts. For every make and model. It is the place people go to complain and ask for help.

I am glad you proceeded and it has been a good experience. I second the request for efficiency data, especially if you can share higher speed (80 mph would be good) efficiency.

Enjoy it!

 

[JSMIA]

Forums are notorious for negative posts. For every make and model. It is the place people go to complain and ask for help.

I am glad you proceeded and it has been a good experience. I second the request for efficiency data, especially if you can share higher speed (80 mph would be good) efficiency.

Enjoy it!

Let me work on that one. Plan to take a 150 mile road trip soon. Gotta visit a customer soon.

 

[RIV206]

LOVE those wheels

 

[Ohm Boy]

MAZEL-TOV!!!!! ??

 

[Chunter415]

Also I haven’t had any issues with the wireless charger. It’s charged my 15 pro max just fine.

Congrats! It’s a great vehicle, we’ve been loving ours.
Regarding that charger…Wow! How?! I have a gen 2 as well, little over a month now and the charger won’t work, chargers slow and over heats iPhones and they slide around. I’ve tested with iPhone pros, iPhone 11 Pro as well.
m assuming it’s the same mat as mine, with a divider in the middle?

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