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What do those of you with Dual Motor Performance R1s think of Sport Mode? Yes, there is a recent thread [here] on the soon-to-be-available OTA Performance upgrade for Dual Motor R1s. Great discussion there on a broad set of issues (price, strategy, etc.). Here, I'm hoping to hear what people...

So, I am happily taking my holiday guests to the airport, cruising along with traffic at about 65 mph (flat highway, good though cold weather, good visibility), and saying how much we love the Rivian. (An early Gen2, not quite 4,000 miles on the odometer.) Suddenly the car violently shudders and...

I’m reading the WSJ headline reporting that Tesla may do a deal and pay xAI to license AI. First question: Does this mean Tesla is no longer an AI company? Second question: Is Rivian’s AI all in-house and locked down? Is it correct that the VW deal includes software but not AI? Does Rivian...

Are you ready for a flat? I’m not. But I want to be so I’m seeking guidance and recommendations for tire repair kits and air compressors. First, does it make sense to carry a tire repair kit in the R1S in case of a flat? (At least until I’m able to get my hands on a compact spare, that is.) If...

Hi All, I’m looking to select a home charger (okay, an EVSE). A few questions: Is there any advantage to getting the Rivian home charger? Will that reduce number of apps on my phone or otherwise simplify anything? (It’s pricey, I notice.) Do people like the Rivian charger? Is there an...

Hello community, I’m looking to find my ideal R1S configuration (or something close enough) in the shop ASAP. Are there any tips or tricks you know of for finding a match? Should I be checking the shop at 3 a.m.? At 5 a.m.? Are certain days of the week better? Currently, it seems like...

I will have to hand my future (knock on wood) R1S over to a garage attendant regularly. Most attendants are great but there are some pretty careless ones too. It seems like there should be a “Garage Attendant / Valet Mode” to provide a little protection from garage abuse. I think it should...

Okay, forgive me as this may seem remedial to many of you, but some of the battery discussions have been over my head. Is it correct that the Standard+ battery is simply a max pack that is software locked to 79%? (Will Rivian say as much? I saw people found it was indicated as SW lock in some...

When the h-e-double hockey sticks will the post-retooling (not saying, ahem, refreshed, ahem) R1s hit the Shop? Do they really have so much pre-retooling inventory even after a month long shutdown that it won’t be in May? Why is there talk of waiting until Investor Day (late June)? Investors...

WSJ reports that along with the 10% headcount reduction, two prominent Tesla execs are departing. Drew Baglino and Rohan Patel. Anyone know much about them? Should RJ be trying to snag this talent? Also, I have a robo-taxi already. It’s called the subway. (I know, I know, not quite the same...

How do you all view BMW’s “Vision Neue Klasse X” in comparison to the upcoming R2 and R3 models? I assume it won’t have the off-road chops of the Rivians but it might be a good option for mall crawlers (like me, except not like me because I’m such a Rivian-head). Admittedly, details are vague...