To each their own. I actually still use the built in navigation. I mostly use it for voice based text / whatsapp messaging, audible, teams, amazon music, sirius xm, and occasionally more obscure stuff like onx. For me it is all add-on functionality that Rivian does not provide.
I had a comparable issue. Sound quality issues but no longer have an android phones handy. I tried the USB drive firmware update approach they offered and it did update but didn't fix my particular issue. They ended up sending me a new unit which seems to be working pretty well so far.
I wish I...
I'm guessing the latter but it really depends on your usage since at least in some areas the residential rates go up fast as you move up tiers of usage. I use a lot of power even before having EVs due to servers and such. I was paying ~$400 and sometimes double that. So, my solar paid itself off...
Likewise I have 23.5kWh house batteries. It's enough to get me past the peak hours when the net meter exchange rate is lower and more importantly, for me, it gets me through power outages both at night and during the day when the solar can recharge even if the grid is down. Definitely recommend...
Pretty happy with the load sharing on the clipper creek / enphase dual charger (HCS-D50P for me but you could probably do one up.) One of those cases where I went with the simplest product possible after reading reviews about downgrading amps with no internet and various app issues. It's a dumb...
Love my truck but it would be nice if driver+ worked better. I've assumed for years my BMW was way behind state of the art but definitely it works much, much better than Rivian. Works literally everywhere and has never turned itself off on me. Rivian does not even work in common places I drive...
We initially went with just installing a 14-50 outlet in a convenient location and using the portable charger for her Telsa. Before I got the Rivian I added a Clipper Creek / Enphase dual charger plugged into that. It is only 42A- max for 14-50- but it provides the convenience that we can hook...