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  1. Volvo EX90 - first hand experience?

    My two cents worth - Back in 2016 I ordered a 90 plug in hybrid . Waited several months , paid cash , took delivery and 3 days later the vehicle died . It had to be towed to the dealer and the hybrid charging unit was dead . I found several other people who had had the same issue including...
  2. Onboard Charger AC Charging Disabled [Customer Satisfaction Campaign Advisory] for 2022-2023 Rivian R1T / R1S --- (? RCA-34-23-002-1)

    Got my R1T Quad Adventure Aug 2023 . Charged AC flawlessly for almost 2 years then suddenly failed with the red driver screen warning of electrical fault take to dealer immediately and annoying sound . The charge attempt had tripped circuit breaker on the house panel .I did charge successfully...
  3. "Your Rivian needs to be inspected"

    I got a similar message a few months ago about my 2023 R1T-it was legit and about a required reworking of some rear suspension bolts
  4. When will Rivian get CarPlay? Need better Nav and hands free text

    Hmmm-$100K plus truck -Couple of Hundred $ for Smart screen that is easily wired in and runs CarPlay perfectly .Seems a lot less than most other accessories to me -and yes I put one in months ago
  5. Rivian reliability is a problem

    my R1T is now 1.5 years old -finally after all that time I had a problem-the sound system wasn't delivering sound despite being on so I did the reset and lo and behold it worked once more . The R1T is basically a computer on wheels . I have been a computer nerd for about 40 years but this is...
  6. Trump to kill EV tax credit (11/14/24 article) -- [ADMIN WARNING: INFRACTIONS ISSUED FOR VIOLATING NO POLITICS RULE]

    bought our first hybrid 20 years ago .Then plug in Hybrid then 2 BEV's Like most people with that progression we would not go back . EV's are the future . On cannot help but feel the US will be left behind the global movement towards electrification . it is not the subsidies-it's the attitude of...
  7. The Volvo EX90 is a disaster that has cost the company Billions, will ship with missing features

    in 2016 I ordered the Volvo C90 T8 PHEV and waited 4 months for delivery . It died on the third day and had to be towed back to the dealer and they could not fix it within a 10 day period so they did refund my purchase . The problem was a hybrid control unit and there we many other owners with...
  8. Are iPhone Widgets gone?

    This happened to me yesterday .When I rebooted the widget was still blank but reappeared as soon as I selected it
  9. Apple & Rivian Reportedly in Partnership Talks

    I have been an Apple customer since 1985 and an Apple shareholder since 1995 .I had deposits on The Cybertruck and the Ford F 150 Lightning but ultimately bought the R1T which has been a magnificent machine . After I bought the R1T , I kept thing RJ kept reminding me of Steve Jobs and I bought...
  10. First charge using the A2Z adapter

    Used my A2Z for the first time yesterday . Just plugged it in and worked fine at 633Km/hr . Billed thru Rivian who emailed receipt . Used a Fluke IR thermometer to monitor temperature and the T was 59-60 F for the Tesla connector and the A2Z never exceeded that . Wanted to FLIR video but app...
  11. I tried to connect my R1S to my friend's Tesla wall charger, but it's not working

    am in Paris now but when I get home there should be the A2Z Typhoon adapter as well as the an AC Tesla to 1772 adapter . A2Z does offer these as a pair for a reduced price . I ordered them as such for when travelling and staying I hotels with Tesla Level 2 AC chargers
  12. Best 3rd party tonneau cover?

    I havre had the Interrobang cover for several months in the rainy Pacific Northwest and it has been thru car washes several times . It is a very solid and secure cover and has been easy to remove and reinstall . Although not watertight the amount of water ingress has been minimal perhaps about...
  13. Tesla Supercharger access went live!... temporarily

    Installed 2024.07.03 last night without issue and today launched Tesla app at home (in Canada) and when I went to charge my vehicle was allowed oto input Rivian -have not seen that before .-maybe it's a magic dock thing but we don't have them here except Calgary
  14. Rivian needs to update software fix for backup camera freezing while backing out of garage (going from dark to bright lighting)

    This happens to me all the time backing in to my garage . this is an issue as I only have 10 inches of clearance back to front in a small garage . I have to stop till it returns . The overhead view help knowing when the garage door has been cleared .
  15. Am I the Only One Who Thinks R3 Looks Dated Circa 1980s

    How about the Lada Niva .looks
  16. Canadian Day Time Running Lights "Recall" Fixed By 2024.03.02

    This is the fastest software update I have had from Rivian -thanks for the recall !!!
  17. What do you want addressed in the next OTA update?

    EV Sportline solved the CarPlay situation but how about Apple Watch integration with the app ( my 2017 Porsche Cayenne PHEV had it ) and pin input to drive which one would think would be easy .
  18. R1T tailgate - sensor claims it’s open when shut

    Bit of Follow up for everyone - Went thru the app to report the problem and they made an appointment for within 7 working days with the local service centre . They replaced the passenger side latch which fixed the problem . The service appointment was less than an hour so I would give the...





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