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NC-Rivian's latest activity
NC-Rivian
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R2 Three Day Ownership Review. Comparison to R1T. Efficiency and Range data!
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I only regret that I have but one Like to give for this post.
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Upcoming BMW iX5 will be a range beast
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it's just a shame, however, about the bad dental work.
Yesterday at 3:11 AM
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Video: R2 Owner demonstrating a charging session at a Tesla SC
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Plug-and-charge at any Tesla Supercharger that Tesla has opened to other "NACS Partner" OEMs (not all locations are open to...
Tuesday at 4:39 AM
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Video: R2 Owner demonstrating a charging session at a Tesla SC
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400v would work just fine if Rivian could handle the thermal aspect of charging. At some point the charge rate will be derated due to...
Tuesday at 4:34 AM
NC-Rivian
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Video: R2 Owner demonstrating a charging session at a Tesla SC
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Same reason I'm baffled by the "800V or nothing" crowd. No 800V-based car available in the US that can charge that fast. Faster, yes...
Tuesday at 4:32 AM
NC-Rivian
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Video: R2 Owner demonstrating a charging session at a Tesla SC
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On my experience with my R1T, the kw speed is as much a function of the Tesla SC as it is the vehicle. I almost always get a better...
Tuesday at 4:31 AM
NC-Rivian
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Pet Mode for R2 coming in next OTA update š¾
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Welcome to RivianForums, where youāre bound to offend someone for posting about anything. š¤Ŗ
Tuesday at 4:17 AM
NC-Rivian
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Pet Mode for R2 coming in next OTA update š¾
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RJ, we're just about ready to lauch the R2 on schedule, except Raj and his team haven't quite finished Pet Mode yet. I mean, they just...
Tuesday at 4:15 AM
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Anyone have R2 highway driving range to share? (I'm sure the color you picked looks great)
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ā¦. And new efficient motors. Donāt forget that.
Saturday at 9:08 AM
NC-Rivian
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Gen(R3)Xer's post
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Anyone have R2 highway driving range to share? (I'm sure the color you picked looks great)
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Great data. As I mentioned before they will absolutely leverage the new R2 tech and battery andvancements and add them to the R1...
Saturday at 9:08 AM
NC-Rivian
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Gen(R3)Xer's post
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Anyone have R2 highway driving range to share? (I'm sure the color you picked looks great)
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Itās kind of a physics problem. A bigger battery takes up more space and weighs more, so then you have to have a bigger vehicle to fit...
Saturday at 6:42 AM
NC-Rivian
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Anyone have R2 highway driving range to share? (I'm sure the color you picked looks great)
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Fair enough. However, I almost exclusively use Tesla SC when road tripping in my '22 Tee and I can usually use the farthest right...
Jun 25, 2026
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Anyone have R2 highway driving range to share? (I'm sure the color you picked looks great)
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Are Tesla superchargers not an option for you? They're everywhere especially in Virginia and work great with Rivians. Plug and charge...
Jun 25, 2026
NC-Rivian
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Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive
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From Rivian Tracker: Coming soon While not included in this release, the following features are expected soon via a subsequent OTA...
Jun 25, 2026
NC-Rivian
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Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive
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Well ... OP was comparing *NEW* vehicles and my response was giving in that context without consideration for any all previous years'...
Jun 25, 2026
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Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive
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Incorrect. Don't know how old your wife's GM is but it is a known fact that going forward, GM will *NOT* offer Car Play: GM cuts...
Jun 25, 2026
NC-Rivian
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Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive
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Put Waze on phone, leave on magsafe charger. Been doing this for years in Tesla. More conveniently located in R2.
Jun 25, 2026
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Garage door opener is literally coming very soon in the next update with gear guard, pet mode, etc. It's in the release notes...
Jun 25, 2026
NC-Rivian
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Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive
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Ummmm ....GM ICE vehicles don't offer CarPlay.
Jun 25, 2026
NC-Rivian
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Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive
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OK ... You're a Rivian shill! š¤Ŗ
Jun 25, 2026
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$24,950 SLATE EV Truck / SUV Info & News
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I can see services like lawn care, pool maintenance, housekeepers, etc. buying these to replace their aging 2-door compact pickups. I...
Jun 25, 2026
NC-Rivian
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Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive
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Well, a MYLR, while a nice vehicle (I drone one for a year), wonāt address any of your biggest R2 complaints except for the aftermarket...
Jun 25, 2026
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Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive
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I read through your list and it sounds like the one car you definitely do NOT want is a Model Y. It also sounds like the vehicle that...
Jun 25, 2026
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You knew it didnāt have CarPlay before you drove it. If that was your biggest factor why did you bother? The Model Y doesnāt have...
Jun 25, 2026
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Anyone have R2 highway driving range to share? (I'm sure the color you picked looks great)
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The man asked a reasonable question. Has anyone who has taken delivery of there new R2 driven at Interstate highway speed overs...
Jun 24, 2026
NC-Rivian
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iamnid's post
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Why You Should Get an R2 Over an R1S
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That's doesn't mean much. 215kw is the peak charging speed. How long does it hold that rate? I'm not saying the R2 charges faster -- I...
Jun 17, 2026
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Would you go with 20" wheels or 21" wheels on Launch Edition R2?
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My Mini Countryman came with Pirelli tires, and they sucked! Wore out so fast it was a joke. I will never buy a car with Pirelli tires...
Jun 14, 2026
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R1 21" Tires - OEM Pirelli Compared to Michelin Defenders
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This makes sense, Defenders weight ~5% more than the Pirellis should have a small impact making them slightly less efficient...
Jun 12, 2026
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Rizzian's post
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Finance vs. Lease the R2 -- the math
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Lease an EV unless you plan on heavy modding or business use. For R2, we don't know what the true residual value will be in 3 years...
Jun 10, 2026
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Looks like the Main Stream Media is starting to wake up - and realize the R2 is a home run!
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Iām waiting for Kyle and Tom to do accurate testing of range. Everything else is noise.
Jun 6, 2026
NC-Rivian
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R1T Trade in Value vs R2 Performance Price
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Carvana is the way to go. Iāve sold several vehicles to them all for a fair price with ZERO hassle.
Jun 2, 2026
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R1T Trade in Value vs R2 Performance Price
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Try Carvana and CarMax. They usually give a premium to EVās
Jun 2, 2026
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R2 Interior - Durable & Built for Real Life - Mess Test (Rivian Story)
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If the buyers of Rivian's have such shitty kids, I may not want to be associated with the brand. Especially since it will tank the used...
May 27, 2026
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Does anyone else absolutely hate the Rivian Assistant voice?
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Us Millennials are 40 years old now⦠WE are the ones getting kids off our lawns.
May 22, 2026
NC-Rivian
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R1S G1 Coming up to end of warranty - what issues to look for?
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Thereāās an 60k normal inspection due anyway. Old dampers have been upgraded and need addressed and upgraded to the new, improved ones...
May 20, 2026
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R1S G1 Coming up to end of warranty - what issues to look for?
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Dampers and subframes
May 20, 2026
NC-Rivian
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When will R1 get Gen 3 hardware?
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If they just redesigned the pack cooling from plate to ribbon cooling it would make charger so much faster even without going to 800v.
May 13, 2026
NC-Rivian
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When will R1 get Gen 3 hardware?
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800v is insignificant if the thermals arenāt managed better. My Gen1 R1T will hit 200+ for only a short time until the battery heats up...
May 13, 2026
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When will R1 get Gen 3 hardware?
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Faster charging speed and thermals would be great.
May 13, 2026
NC-Rivian
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emoore's post
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Would you go with 20" wheels or 21" wheels on Launch Edition R2?
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So just use the AT until they wear out then go with AS. Easy. I'll never get a 21" tire again like I have on my R1T. Options are too...
Apr 19, 2026
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Update 2026.07.0 Bug - Please Update Your Payment Method in Rivian App
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Be aware. If you have a Tesla account and pay the membership, then only use the Tesla app at the supercharger. If you pull up and just...
Apr 17, 2026
NC-Rivian
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2027 Rivian R2 EPA Certification w/ specs (range, battery capacity, charging rate, efficiency etc.)
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Bingo! Problem is NOT the charge rate ⦠the problem is hoe LONG it can be held before dropping off.
Apr 8, 2026
NC-Rivian
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2027 Rivian R2 EPA Certification w/ specs (range, battery capacity, charging rate, efficiency etc.)
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This is where I'm at as well. I'd much rather Rivian work on sustaining peak charge speed further into the curve than having a bigger...
Apr 8, 2026
NC-Rivian
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EV $$$ saving Calculator: EV vs ICE at the Apple Store
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And donāt forget those pesky EV add-on yearly registration and tax fees.
Apr 6, 2026
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EV $$$ saving Calculator: EV vs ICE at the Apple Store
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What about insurance premiums?
Apr 6, 2026
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