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  1. RIVIAN ASSISTANT SOFTWARE UPDA

    I also used Amazon Prime Music and now I use this work around. Open the amazon music app on your cell phone. Next use blue tooth in the Rivian music window and choose your iPhone as the source. Next activate the Rivian camp speaker blue tooth. Play what you want from the iPhone through the...
  2. 12V battery replacement AGAIN after ~1.5 years? Normal?

    How many cars have you owned that require a new battery every 12-24 months?
  3. 12V battery replacement AGAIN after ~1.5 years? Normal?

    They should not be consumed in under two years at the rate we are seeing. Sounds like an engineering issue with 12V battery maintenance.
  4. 12V battery replacement AGAIN after ~1.5 years? Normal?

    I HAVE A 2023 R1S, JUST NOTIFIED I NEED MY 3RD BATTERY WITH 25,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. COST IS COVERED BY WARRANTY BUT THIS IS HIGHLY UNUSUAL...TESLA 12V LAST 4-5 YEARS. ANNUAL BATTERY REPLACEMENT WARRANTS A LIFETIME BATTERY WARRANTY AT $700-800 PER BATTERY CHANGE. THIS WILL BECOME AN...
  5. Are there any negative consequences to consistently charging at a lower amperage than your charger’s capacity?

    What if you have solar panels and want to charge while they are producing at a rate less than or equal to to the panel production rather than giving SCE free power
  6. EV Brands-Cost of Ownership

    How long did your 12 Volt batteries last and what did it cost to replace them?
  7. What is your favourite replacement brake pads?

    I think I read that 80K miles was the likely limit which surprised me.
  8. What is your favourite replacement brake pads?

    I think you are right but I am not sure when to expect them to need replacement....any consensus
  9. What is your favourite replacement brake pads?

    My RX400h went 160,000 miles before I elected to replace the brakes. I would think regenerative braking should ensure the pads last 80-160K using single foot braking (ie. primarily regenerative
  10. Jerry Rig takes tour of the Rivian Factory in Normal

    Great documentary of the Rivian Assembly. Had no idea how fast or precisely everything is made.
  11. R2 sighting 9/25 (video)

    On Jamboree road near the prototype assembly off Walnut
  12. Rivian Smart Charging Arrives in Next OTA Software Update

    I went through the same experience the first year....now I sell them nothing....nothing more annoying than to hear how pro green energy Calfornia is but allows most of the solar power to be stolen by the power company. It also helps to turn your amperage down and watch the meter...24 amps...
  13. Rivian Smart Charging Arrives in Next OTA Software Update

    SCE pays $.02 / kw generated by solar so its always better to charge while my panels are producing rather than pay $.37 at the lowest nightly rate.
  14. 2026 R2 spotted with roll-down rear window! (Aug 7) 📸

    Lot of duct tape around trim pieces.....looks like the same adhesive used on R1
  15. 2026 R2 spotted with roll-down rear window! (Aug 7) 📸

    Also the location of the prototype assemble line.
  16. 2023 R1S weather stripping falling off

    I am lucky only 15 minutes from a service center but I wouldn't give up 3 hours for this service repair. just get the old adhesive off the trim and the vehicle metal and apply a good automatic adhesive..3M makes an automotive double sided adhesive available on Amazon that I used on my Porsche...
  17. 2023 R1S weather stripping falling off

    Mine has been replaced twice. It is best to have it done at the Rivian Service center rather than the mobile service as they need to get all of the adhesive off the vehicle an replace with a new strip and adhesive.....takes about an hour and can be done while you are waiting.





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