Recent content by RWerksman

I think you missed the point. Paint options on a more expensive BMW iX3 are still less. Paint options on a wildly more expensive Taycan, from a company that nickles and dimes you for everything, are less. Neither of those should be the case. Rivian paint options don't have to be less, but they...

How could one not be when the closest direct competitor has that option largely identical option for $695 -- a full 1/3 the price? How could one not be when the R2 color options are more expensive than most of the Porsche Taycan options - a EV that costs twice of what an R2 costs? Everyone is...

Same boat. This feels very different than when the R1 configurator was launched. Those paint prices are egregious. Launch Green was included with R1. Any wheel selection was included with R1. If they don't let me use the limited amount of referral pesos that I've saved up, I think I'm opt out...

R1 is just a chonker, so while the comparison looks good unto iteself, in the larger context the R2 is still a heavy vehicle. That said, my daily is a Silverado EV which weights as much as a small moon, and I can almost eek out 500 miles, so it's probably more of an aero thing.

Looks like max charging rate is also officially confirmed - 210kW DCFC and 48A (11.5kW) Level 2. This is pretty much as expected. Section 08.08.00

It looks like the total depleted in the EPA tests was 88.7kWh, so maybe a 6-8 mile buffer after zero? 4.62 mi/kWh around town and 3.89 mi/kWh on the highway when equipped with the 21" rims. 4.57 mi/kWh around town and 3.75 mi/kWh on the highway when equipped with the 20" AT rims and tires. 4%...

One thing I do want to point out that the designs for the attachment are all open source, like everything that we manufacture, so isn't any restrictions on what can be placed on it aside from something like weight or ergonomics. (this hook, FYI, has been tested to about 20lbs) Additionally, I'm...

Hello my dudes! Today we're launching something new -- the OpenSource EV Seat Back Attachment System. It replaces the NextGen Seat Back Tablet Mount with something way more versatile. The idea is simple: one base that snaps onto the headrest hook on the back of either front seat, and a set of...

I think it's going to be literally the exact same price as the performance - $57,500 - assuming it comes with a 'performance pack'. If they are doing an LE with a future performance model, it's likely going to be $54,995 or something like that. Later models, certainly with the Lidar and...

Was this with new replacements? I've been told they are working through the process of offering remanufactured items to bring this cost down. Not sure if that was the case for you.

I've had two R1Ts over the course of 4 years. Zero 12V failures. Zero 12V failures on any vehicle that I've ever owned. I've always parked indoors in a somewhat heated garage - maybe that's a contributor? My point is that it's not an automatic replacement every 18 months, despite it happening...

Hello my dudes! I'm looking to see if an R1S owner in Pittsburgh is willing to help out with promotional photos and feedback over the next few weeks. We have a few upcoming R1S specific items, and would like to refresh the imagery for the R1S Rear Cargo Riser. This would be less than an hour...

Hello my dudes! Today we’re rolling out some updates to the OpenSourceEV phone mount lineup that a lot of folks have been asking about. If you’ve been living with our mounts and holders already, or if you’re still figuring out which setup makes the most sense for your Rivian, these changes are...

Junk instead of frunk? (It ain't got none) They do have a built in, non-car-people demographic. Price it right, play up the it-just-works-like-a-toaster aspect, and they will 100% find a bunch of takers.

Yep - Doug was talking about having to connect the tent to the NACS to 120V adapter. Looks like any power to them or to the roof is gonzo.