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Hmm, anyone in this space would have known that it's been a long while since Rivians qualified for the tax credit (hence no rush was to be expected). I think AI would have picked that up so, I do think the author is real and unencumbered by facts.

My original comment was two-fold: First, I comment on Dasoss' analysis that this product can actually add 15 miles under circumstances he mentioned (if connected to the HVB, presumably via the charge port). In any event, Dasoss' calculations are correct and just about all other prior posts were...

Well, ditto. Eliminating phantom drain adds miles.

That is the first sensible response in this entire thread. If a small fraction of this power could be siphoned off to keep the 12V system charged, phantom drain would be eliminated during the day. That alone would gain a few extra miles. I think a PV tonneau cover could make sense. There's no...

Let me have full control over outlet timer (max is now 72hr).

That'd be 20 miles of drain. My daily work commute is 20 miles. Had I known, I would never have bought a Rivian.

Sorry I missed that, looks fancy and may have temperature compensation. It looks like it's cooking where you parked. Lead acid batteries don't like to receive full voltage when hot and this could damage the battery if done repeatedly. Good charge controllers adjust the charging voltage...

Do you have a charge controller between the panel and the battery?

A piece of double-sided tape and a cheap clock solved that problem within days of taking delivery. Can $5 add a touch of luxury? I think it can!

V2H or 240VAC inverter with "center tap", 10kW see Ford Lightning...

I think there's more than one demographic for something like this. This will be the coolest vehicle for teens that rebel against their parent's fat SUVs (even if they like the ride). The customization will put it over the top, which is a big deal for teens and tweens. Really smart that Slate is...

I've also observed graph efficiency numbers at new levels, sometimes 3.5 or higher. This is on my daily commute, and I have never seen these numbers even in much warmer weather. I am guessing at least a 10% improvement. Also, SOC seems better, but still anecdotal until I collect some data. I...

I went down this rabbit hole a while ago. The 12V outlet in the gear tunnel can be off-delayed by 72 hrs in the "Outlets" setting. If I recall correctly, the setting resets every time the vehicle is turned, making this pretty unpractical for a day-to-day solution, but might be helpful for a...

I replaced the bolts that hold the bulkhead panel in the bed (behind the rear seats) with the linked knob bolts keep a few essentials in the tonneau stash box behind that panel. I also had small Lifepo in there and ran a wire into the gear tunnel that plugged into the cigarette lighter socket...

Yeah, like that, except it has to store away (with something else than photo editing software)

I notice that this is happening more frequently since last update.

For R1T: Someone should design a foldable tonneau cover made of PV material and combine it with a charging system with a separate LiFePo 12V battery that could live in the compartment where the OEM cover stacks. This battery would be connected to a relay that closes at a voltage before the DC/DC...

Totally agree, it's unacceptable. If Rivian would have sprung for a larger capacity 12V battery they wouldn't have to endure the abuse over this issue.

Hope dies last. I guess this will be DC coupled and requires an inverter?