Hi everyone,
great to be part of this group and thanks for having me.
My family and I are currently living in the US, but we are planning to move back to Germany (Konstanz area) in 2026. Since I’m a big fan of Rivian, I’m considering bringing either an R1S or – if the timing works out – a Rivian R2 with me as part of our household goods.
I noticed that some of you have already imported a Rivian into Germany or are currently driving one there, so I wanted to reach out and ask for your real-world experience:
great to be part of this group and thanks for having me.
My family and I are currently living in the US, but we are planning to move back to Germany (Konstanz area) in 2026. Since I’m a big fan of Rivian, I’m considering bringing either an R1S or – if the timing works out – a Rivian R2 with me as part of our household goods.
I noticed that some of you have already imported a Rivian into Germany or are currently driving one there, so I wanted to reach out and ask for your real-world experience:
- What should I expect when bringing an R1S/R2 to Germany in my situation?
- Any specific challenges with TÜV, individual approval, lighting changes, charging port, software, or connectivity?
- How are service, repair, spare parts, and OTA updates working for you in Germany?
- Would you recommend waiting for the R2’s official European introduction, or is an R1S import in 2026 a more realistic option?
- And finally: anything you would do differently if you had to go through the process again?
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