Recent content by NC-Rivian

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 the inability to keep the battery cool.

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 charge rate from a Rivian SC.

…. And new efficient motors. Don’t forget that.

Fair enough. However, I almost exclusively use Tesla SC when road tripping in my '22 Tee and I can usually use the farthest right station without taking two places. If that one is being used, the farthest left can be used if it has a trailer station. Otherwise, if I have to use two places, I'm...

Well ... OP was comparing *NEW* vehicles and my response was giving in that context without consideration for any all previous years' vehicles. Surprised that you missed the uproar when GM made the CarPlay deletion decision.

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 CarPlay from all new cars, here’s the swap

Ummmm ....GM ICE vehicles don't offer CarPlay.

OK ... You're a Rivian shill! 🤪

Well, a MYLR, while a nice vehicle (I drone one for a year), won’t address any of your biggest R2 complaints except for the aftermarket toys. Hint: there’s this new thing called the InterWeb that you can use to quickly find lots of answers to your questions. To be fair, the salesperson should...

Carvana is the way to go. I’ve sold several vehicles to them all for a fair price with ZERO hassle.

There’’s an 60k normal inspection due anyway. Old dampers have been upgraded and need addressed and upgraded to the new, improved ones. The tip off is a “looseness” in the front end when going over rough pavement. My 59k early T is in line for the replacement.

800v is insignificant if the thermals aren’t managed better. My Gen1 R1T will hit 200+ for only a short time until the battery heats up and throttles the charge curve.

Bingo! Problem is NOT the charge rate … the problem is hoe LONG it can be held before dropping off.

And don’t forget those pesky EV add-on yearly registration and tax fees.

Using the past as a window to the future, the first clue will be an update to the phone app followed by the vehicle update 7-10 days later.