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Billyk24 replied to the thread Rivian considering making own LiDAR sensors.Makes me think Lidar in a (customer retail) R2 will not occur in 2026. Software for this item hasn't been or needs to be redone with...
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Billyk24 reacted to DuoRivians's post in the thread Rivian considering making own LiDAR sensors with
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If Rivian is still trying to figure this out, it doesn’t speak well to when we’ll actually see lidar in R2 -
Billyk24 replied to the thread Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out.EPA range? Thanks to the 112kWh battery pack. Put that in the R2 and we have what "range"?
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Billyk24 replied to the thread How Many R2's Have Been Manufactured.Someone on the R2 forum stated between 25 and 50 a day. I have no inside information on this number.
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Billyk24 replied to the thread Purchase a new R2, does it come with a discount for charging at the Rivian Charging Network?.My experience as a non-Tesla owner-52 cents per kWh at Tesla station. The EVGO/EA stations are 52-56 cents per kWh. Membership can...
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Billyk24 posted the thread Purchase a new R2, does it come with a discount for charging at the Rivian Charging Network? in Rivian R2 Forum.Tesla often has "limited time deals for new Tesla purchases with free Supercharging for three months or 2000 miles. Does Rivian do the...
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Billyk24 replied to the thread Rival news: Ford Midsize EV Pickup (Ranchero) - News & Info.One photo of a few individuals doesn't define the larger sphere.
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Billyk24 reacted to Thedude's post in the thread Rival news: Ford Midsize EV Pickup (Ranchero) - News & Info with Like.
I didn’t know gender and ethnicity had anything to do with developing a vehicle.
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Billyk24 reacted to srkz's post in the thread Why I won't be waiting for Gen3 Autonomy+ hardware on R2 with Like.
Development on Gen 1 R1 autonomy stopped immediately after Gen 2 dropped. I just don’t know how you can see them break all their Gen 1...
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Billyk24 replied to the thread R2 customer production started today! R2 configurator / ordering starts June.800 a month. About 1700 after two months filling employee tequests.
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Billyk24 replied to the thread R2 Highway Range at 70MPH = ~250 Miles (Modeled).Interesting "report". Now we need real world data to compare. Another two months?
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a Gen 3 R2 will be worth more than a Gen 2 R2, same as HW4 Teslas are worth more than HW3. Gen 3 R2 will be supported longer with...
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Billyk24 replied to the thread Are you a Tesla owner getting the R2 as first Rivian? ⛔️ [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS / NO ELON DISCUSSIONS] ⛔️.Giga Texas is producing the Cybercab. The Y is also produced at Freemont. Cybertruck is only produced in Texas. Will Tesla cancel...
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Billyk24 replied to the thread How many R1 owners are moving to R2?.That is not what multiple media sources are stating.
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Billyk24 replied to the thread 2027 Rivian R2 EPA Certification w/ specs (range, battery capacity, charging rate, efficiency etc.).You had many vehicles and what is left to try?
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Billyk24 replied to the thread Met a Production R2 (VIN #5) in the wild!.Wish the employee R2 owners could do a big monthly post on the vehicle as a PR push. Much to learn aboutvin the real world results.
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Billyk24 replied to the thread 2027 Rivian R2 EPA Certification w/ specs (range, battery capacity, charging rate, efficiency etc.).True but...as stated before......some areas of the country experience true winter conditions where range decreases 40%, dcfc is slower...
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Billyk24 reacted to mkhuffman's post in the thread 2027 Rivian R2 EPA Certification w/ specs (range, battery capacity, charging rate, efficiency etc.) with Like.
I agree. The apartment gnome/dweller use case gets more reasonable if you have a battery that only needs to be charged once a month...
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Billyk24 reacted to mkhuffman's post in the thread 2027 Rivian R2 EPA Certification w/ specs (range, battery capacity, charging rate, efficiency etc.) with Like.
Unrealistic EPA range estimates don't appear to negatively impact the sale of Tesla's vehicles. I guess this is a smart move by Rivian...
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Billyk24 replied to the thread 2027 Rivian R2 EPA Certification w/ specs (range, battery capacity, charging rate, efficiency etc.).Interesting but real world highway figures are going to be less.
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Billyk24 reacted to Holler Wanderer's post in the thread 2027 Rivian R2 EPA Certification w/ specs (range, battery capacity, charging rate, efficiency etc.) with Like.
These are insane numbers and I don't know how it's possible. Bravo Rivian
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Billyk24 replied to the thread R2 Survey From Rivian -- We'd love to learn more about your interests, purchase intentions and expectations. Did you receive one too?.Were there any questions about Service Centers? As in the need to increase the number of locations and ease of scheduling?
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Billyk24 replied to the thread R2 efficiency.We really need to have owners report on "real world" numbers. Some reports at 70mph, some during stop and go driving and some at...
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Billyk24 replied to the thread Rivian Service policy - no alternative transportation unless vehicle kept for 48 hrs.11 visits in two years! Gosh, that would piss a lot of people off. Are we expecting the R2 to be different?
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Billyk24 reacted to coasties's post in the thread Rivian Service policy - no alternative transportation unless vehicle kept for 48 hrs with Like.
I've been wondering the same thing. VW has invested in and bought into Rivian. A natural step would be to leverage the VW service...
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Billyk24 replied to the thread Service is going downhill a bit..Living a long multiple hours drive from the nearest service center is giving me pause with a future purchase. Might be better to wait...
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Billyk24 replied to the thread Service is going downhill a bit..Better hide this thread, might make future potential R2 owners question why move forward with the purchase if service is going downhill.
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Billyk24 replied to the thread Rivian Service policy - no alternative transportation unless vehicle kept for 48 hrs.With a 4.5 hour drive to a "nearest" service center, it makes me wonder if Rivian is expanding such locations?
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Billyk24 reacted to NY_Rob's post in the thread Employees receiving R2 first. Does this forum have any Rivian employees? Will/Can they answer questions? with Like.
Yeah, a lot of us here did the same thing. Let's see who gets their R2 first... ;) In any case, I wouldn't mind if Kyle got his R2...
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Billyk24 replied to the thread Am I the only one who thinks anything less than 400mi of range is legacy at this point?.This is a Rivian forum. I have a R2 reservation andviwn a Ford Mach E which has varying ( you get to set) regenerative braking...
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Billyk24 replied to the thread Employees receiving R2 first. Does this forum have any Rivian employees? Will/Can they answer questions?.That is Brian.
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Billyk24 replied to the thread Employees receiving R2 first. Does this forum have any Rivian employees? Will/Can they answer questions?.Questions? There can be many in different categories. If managent and/or emoyees monitor these forums they can hype the product with...
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Billyk24 replied to the thread Employees receiving R2 first. Does this forum have any Rivian employees? Will/Can they answer questions?.Can we hit him up to get inside information prior to the June order bank opening?
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Billyk24 posted the thread Employees receiving R2 first. Does this forum have any Rivian employees? Will/Can they answer questions? in Rivian R2 Forum.If this forum does have current Rivian employees who are in the process of receiving their R2, how soon can they answer questions from...
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Billyk24 posted the thread Up to 10k interest deduction on personal auto loans in tax code. in Rivian R2 Forum.Good news for some owners of vehicles purchased after Jan 1 2025 And made in the USA. I will let others expand on this thread.
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Billyk24 reacted to docwhiz's post in the thread R2 Dimensions: Cargo Space & Back Seat Width / Space (Measurements) with Like.
I don't think it will be wide enough for a 48" plywood sheet.
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Billyk24 replied to the thread Am I the only one who thinks anything less than 400mi of range is legacy at this point?.Agree. Two to two and half hours of driving then 20-25 minutes of on your feet works well. Done multiple 800 mile road trips in past...
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Billyk24 replied to the thread Is preconditioning before DCFC really worth it?.With the Rivian at 100f at the start of a dcfc what will the peak kW be at 20%? 20 to 80% fill time remains around 28 minutes for a...
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Billyk24 reacted to atx_wapiti's post in the thread R2 Performance Launch Edition Poll: Are You Interested? with Like.
For me the bigger thing I want to hold out for is the Gen 3 Autonomy Computer and Rivian Processors - this seems like a HUGE leap in...
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Billyk24 replied to the thread Is preconditioning before DCFC really worth it?.My Ford Mach E only heats to 59f (battery temperature). Owners believe it is related to concerns about battery health as DCFC will...
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Billyk24 replied to the thread Is preconditioning before DCFC really worth it?.To what battery temperature does the Rivian heat to during pre conditioning?
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Billyk24 replied to the thread Am I the only one who thinks anything less than 400mi of range is legacy at this point?.Any battery degradation over time is a myth.........real world results of future and proposed EV's with the 1.0MW charging have yet to...
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Billyk24 reacted to chadwoodhead's post in the thread R2 buyers - will you wait for gen 3 hardware (including LiDAR)? with Like.
I don’t care about waiting for Lidar, but I do care about waiting for Gen3 hardware. I’ve already seen them release features for only...
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Billyk24 reacted to Virtio's post in the thread 2027 R2 Reveal! Specs, Pricing, Range, Dimensions, Wallpapers, Colors, Interiors with Like.
I assume that the R2 with LiDAR will not get a LE version so will probably end up costing a bit more than the LE R2 with the same...
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Billyk24 replied to the thread R2 Performance Launch Edition Poll: Are You Interested?.No because I am waiting for Lidar and the price tag associated with it.
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Billyk24 replied to the thread New RJ interview on self-driving: using LiDAR to catch up to Tesla (+ much more topics).Lidar or other lack of it on the Launch edition is a bummer. I am waiting for Lidar to arrive with its price tag.
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Billyk24 replied to the thread 2027 R2 Reveal! Specs, Pricing, Range, Dimensions, Wallpapers, Colors, Interiors.Both the R2 Launch and Premium have an "optional" tow package. I do not know if they both are rated for the same capacity. We don't...