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Next R2 Software Update (2026.24) is Big! Garage Door Opener, Pet Comfort Mode, Gear Guard, Launch Mode, WiFi Hotspot & More
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Launch mode blah blah blah āReduced turn signal sound volume and harshnessā THANK YOU BABY JESUS!
Yesterday at 6:14 PM
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R2 Charging & Range: A Data-Driven Look
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Absolutely agree. Yes, 200kW flat to 80% would give a 10-80% in 18 minutes. Not China fast, but would be right there amongst the best...
Yesterday at 3:54 PM
tivoboy
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Rivian and Bluetti AC180 Portable Power Station Keep Appliances On For 4 Days During Storm Power Outage
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They can of course but the lose even MORE efficiency as you extend the charging from the solar source. At least for the narrow gauge...
Yesterday at 9:05 AM
tivoboy
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Rivian and Bluetti AC180 Portable Power Station Keep Appliances On For 4 Days During Storm Power Outage
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Ah, I understood it that the power station was INSIDE and they setup an EXTENSION cord to run outside (I think under the garage door?)...
Yesterday at 6:14 AM
tivoboy
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Rivian and Bluetti AC180 Portable Power Station Keep Appliances On For 4 Days During Storm Power Outage
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Sure assuming the power station was outside or near outside where the panels could get sun all day. Itās a lot of ifs.
Friday at 6:37 PM
tivoboy
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Rivian and Bluetti AC180 Portable Power Station Keep Appliances On For 4 Days During Storm Power Outage
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Charging from the Rivian was probably 1/4 to 1/6th the time of a couple large (400w) portable solar panels.
Friday at 3:28 PM
tivoboy
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Rivian and Bluetti AC180 Portable Power Station Keep Appliances On For 4 Days During Storm Power Outage
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We had a Kia EV6 with V2L capabilities previously connected directly to our homeās electrical panel via a Natureās Generator transfer...
Friday at 2:49 PM
tivoboy
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R2 10-80% charge test (by State Of Charge)
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That would be pretty incredible some of the best Iāve seen.
Friday at 9:22 AM
tivoboy
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R2 10-80% charge test (by State Of Charge)
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We agree on almost everything. I just would never say R1 has better charging than R2, which is what you said or what I read into that...
Friday at 7:22 AM
tivoboy
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R2 Launch Mode demo by Wassym -- 0-60 in 3.45s. Coming to R2 in next OTA update
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This has been discussed ad nauseam in other threads... software is hard, and validating new software in a 2.5 ton metal death machine...
Friday at 6:40 AM
tivoboy
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Update on R2 order invitation timing now in account
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My order window was initially predicted as Dec 2026 to Jan 2027. Somewhere around July 4, I finally set the preference that said I was...
Friday at 6:21 AM
tivoboy
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Half Moon Grey R2 with Ammo Reflex V Enamel Coat
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Decided to skip the $650 ceramic option and add my own. Ammo's latest Reflex V just came out and at $250, plus an hour or so of labor...
Wednesday at 6:06 PM
tivoboy
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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That sounds like a cache or DRAM clearing function, not a CPU/GPU competency bottleneck or limitation.
Wednesday at 2:04 PM
tivoboy
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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Soo, you're saying this is a conspiracy? GROK: Quick Summary In late December 2025 and January 2026, some owners of new Fremont-built...
Wednesday at 1:43 PM
tivoboy
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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Can you point to anything that backs up that a model Y contains a HW 4.5 computer?
Wednesday at 1:24 PM
tivoboy
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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The lidar version of the R2 has the same sensor package as the currently-shipping version of the R2, with the exception of the lidar of...
Wednesday at 12:11 PM
tivoboy
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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Sure, mostly Model Y AI4 ārobotaxiā are running in a FEW cities, either in limited geofenced areas, OR with a safety monitor in the car...
Wednesday at 10:46 AM
tivoboy
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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Technically, they arenāt. https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/4409/exclusive-tesla-cybercab-includes-more-powerful-fsd-hardware And...
Wednesday at 9:48 AM
tivoboy
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LUCID cutting 18 percent of staff
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Polestar is doing well from a global perspective. Seems they were starting to get a bit of traction here in the States until the fear...
Wednesday at 8:33 AM
tivoboy
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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Well to be fair, tesla HW4 is not L4, and most Likely will never will be L5. The current R2 is actually a BIT more capable than HW4...
Wednesday at 8:05 AM
tivoboy
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Update on R2 order invitation timing now in account
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Hopefully, thank god this is Rivian. āTwo weeksā is the kiss of death for any Tesla expectations.. two weeks means basically never. ;-)
Wednesday at 6:40 AM
tivoboy
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My timeline last week was 4-8 weeks. This morning it is 1-2 weeks. I'm not sure we need more data points but 2022 R1T VIN of 8XXX...
Wednesday at 6:39 AM
tivoboy
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They already upgraded the cameras and radars on the currently being produced vehicles. The only thing that will change is LIDAR and RAP1.
Wednesday at 6:39 AM
tivoboy
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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Thatās what I thought.. they said something like the cameras and sensors in the R2 would be good for āseveralā generations of CPU/GPU/NN...
Wednesday at 6:39 AM
tivoboy
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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Is there info that confirms that the cameras and sensors (other than the Lidar) are going to be upgraded further.. My understanding from...
Wednesday at 5:06 AM
tivoboy
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Update on R2 order invitation timing now in account
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I have an Aug-Sept order window, but I imagine that by late to end of July, it MIGHT shift to ā:4-6 weeksā or ā6-8 weeksā.. similar to...
Tuesday at 2:53 PM
tivoboy
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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Hopefully, Rivian is single sourcing their Lidar and controls all the SW/FW load...
Tuesday at 2:52 PM
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Rivian announces 75 million shares offering
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It's risky but I have more optimism. The US market is lagging globally but will continue to grow. It's big enough to get Rivian to...
Tuesday at 11:11 AM
tivoboy
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Rivian announces 75 million shares offering
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Yes, I guess itās a total of $5.8B now.. but most is to come. This is most like the DOE loan covenants as indicated Above.
Tuesday at 10:00 AM
tivoboy
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Which R2 colors look best when dirty?
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I don't know. I'd pick whatever color is closest to the color of the dirt in your neck of the woods.
Tuesday at 9:42 AM
tivoboy
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Rivian announces 75 million shares offering
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I doubt they would ever buy back stock at this point with the capital requirements they have.. and they need to pay in a lot of money...
Tuesday at 4:47 AM
tivoboy
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Rivian announces 75 million shares offering
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Isnāt there still another $5B tranche from Volkswagen that is yet to be unlocked, or did they open that up already?
Tuesday at 4:25 AM
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20in wheel worse range even with all season tires?
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Heads up that it looks like Tire Rack only has one AS tire in 255/60 R20 that might improve range, maybe even approaching the 21" setup...
Monday at 4:08 PM
tivoboy
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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Overall the seats are fine, and decent enough quality.. no, they are not as material rich and comfortable as in the R1s.. at least not...
Monday at 12:58 PM
tivoboy
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20in wheel worse range even with all season tires?
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I think for most the majority of driving is going to be ON some type of ROAD.. even a dirt road for limited off roading is going to be...
Monday at 12:51 PM
tivoboy
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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This has been a pretty frequent comment from others, mostly larger taller males.
Monday at 12:44 PM
tivoboy
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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Alot of software updates coming in next update per Rivian team. The blinker sound is one of them.
Monday at 11:05 AM
tivoboy
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Oh forgot to add: The turn signal sound in the R2 is ridiculous. I thought the R1 sound was bad, but the R2 sound is just so... gross...
Monday at 11:04 AM
tivoboy
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R2 10-80% charge test (by State Of Charge)
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Better before and getting worse arenāt really the same thing: Simple prompt āWeāre the original 2018 tesla model 3 lr RWD better at...
Monday at 10:56 AM
tivoboy
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R2 10-80% charge test (by State Of Charge)
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These earlier 2018 LR RWD packs still charged faster..maybe 5-6 years ago I could produce the charging session data for you, but A) not...
Monday at 10:44 AM
tivoboy
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R2 10-80% charge test (by State Of Charge)
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I know I'm likely in the minority on this but I don't actually get excited about the prospects of 10-80% charging that's going to take...
Monday at 9:20 AM
tivoboy
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R2 10-80% charge test (by State Of Charge)
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In my TM3 LR RWD (which is one of the faster charging speed tesla) I can do 10-80% in 22-24min, ONE time when all things aligned it was...
Monday at 8:53 AM
tivoboy
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R2's A/C performance in really hot weather?
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generally these types of shades are quite light in materials weight outside of the frame. In the R2 there is quite a bit of available...
Jul 5, 2026
tivoboy
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Buyer Beware: R2 21" Wheels - No tires options other than OEMs
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By the time most of them need to be replaced, there will be options.
Jul 5, 2026
tivoboy
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Buyer Beware: R2 21" Wheels - No tires options other than OEMs
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Iāll worry about this in 3-4 yrs.
Jul 5, 2026
tivoboy
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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Yes
Jul 5, 2026
tivoboy
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R2 highway range test with 20" inch A/T tires (Tom from State of Charge)
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With a 59 mph AVG, the majority of this must have been highway.. seems like the remaining 15 minute of 55 minutes was city. Colorado...
Jul 5, 2026
tivoboy
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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It DOES depend On what the settings is.. the āsportā or rally setting is totally going to change the represented in car expected range...
Jul 5, 2026
tivoboy
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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Your anecdote does not match broad reality where FSD trials, even on V14, have shown a 1% conversion rate. I have a MY with HW4, had...
Jul 5, 2026
tivoboy
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R2's A/C performance in really hot weather?
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Just did demo in Phoenix a few days ago. Sunny and roughly 100F. The AC was fine, but the 'easy bake oven' glass left the top of my bald...
Jul 5, 2026
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