https://www.nationalgridus.com/Charge-Smart-MA#model-list
Fill out the waitlist form. Adding a whole bunch of Rivians to the waitlist should get us bumped up in urgency for getting this EV off-peak charging discount setup. Sure would be nice to save $.05/kWh for charging during off peak times...
I emailed them and included a picture of the Gvwr placard on the driver's door jam as well as the inspection report that has it.
Got approved yesterday for all $7500. Check mailed within 90 days!
Put it through it's paces towing a 4k lb trailer 200 miles each way already. And commuting. And showing it off.
Current issues:
1. Clunking/tock in the drivetrain on each side up front. Occurs when transitioning from on power to off, or vice versa. Only started after commuting 75 miles each...
1. Towing mode - Changing drive modes based on weight of trailer (or driver defined input). No need for max power all the time with a 2k lb trailer back there. Would rather throw it into Conserve mode and maximize range.
2. Side view camera turns on the driver screen when directional is...
Same for me, except in reverse. I set mine to conserve mode, lowest height a couple times yesterday during my first 150 mile commute and found it at standard height a few times by itself. Having a few slots for user programmable presets on ride height/drive mode/etc would be great.
Thank you for this. I'm a little surprised at how few people tow here, or are willing to share their experiences.
My first big tow is this weekend. Having data like this to factor in makes me have much more confidence.
I'm on day 2 of ownership and I agree with most everything you brought up.
None of it is a deal breaker for me, but def things that could be improved upon, and mostly via software.
There is a good 2-3" of bare painted metal on the bottom of the door frame before the Rivian logo'd plastic covers. I've already gotten a small paint scratch on this area from someone getting into the truck with a small pebble stuck to their shoe. People end up using this area of the door sill...