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  1. R1 Gen 3 - Wish list

    Was just thinking about this - all the attention going to R2 what is Gen 3 R1 going to be?! This should be a poll BTW to limit the extraneous "I'd like it to have a built in dishwasher" suggestions. To upgrade my Gen 1 MAX to a Gen 3 I would need: 1) Better Charging - 800v architecture with...
  2. R1 Winter Driving Tips Guide Published

    One of the biggest misunderstandings I find when it comes to winter range isn't ambient temperature but BATTERY temperature. My Rivians live in a heated garage (45-50F) so even when its -F the range hit is minimized since the battery appears to hold that temperature without much additional...
  3. WTF is going on with creating a service request?

    Poor experience here too - went through the hurdles to get an appointment, then once the SC contacted me I confirmed the issue and they reported that the system filled out a totally different problem. Changed from a 2 month wait for a week service into a drop in, same day, two weeks out.
  4. Rivian PLEASE give us a VERY LOW REGEN for Conserve Mode and Snow.

    I disagree with the overall sentiment of this thread - I live on a hill and regularly go down a snow covered icy mess. My first days on the hill required relearning how to control the vehicle, but, feathering the accelerator to manage regen I find MUCH easier than trying to modulate the brake...
  5. Brake Systems Replacement Costs - Is this normal?

    Short answer: Yes, this is normal. Long answer: For what you got done I think you got a pretty good deal. As someone above noted, if you've ever owned a Mercedes, BMW or other equivalent 'luxury' car you're used to $800 brake jobs and $1500 shocks. Like someone else said though - dealer...
  6. Are you still in love with your LFP battery?

    I have a Max Pack R1T and Standard LFP Pack R1S. The LFP has been a disappointment. Rivian clearly has been having BMS issues as the battery level will drop VERY quickly seemingly out of nowhere. For months Rivian instructed LFP owners not to drop below 30%. We've taken the LFP pack on trips...
  7. West Lebanon RAN Check-In Thread

    These new units are taller and have great color screens. Responsive and seems to start charging faster. however, the chargers were half occupied by non Rivian’s. Trying to keep an open mind but starting to worry that these always available chargers might be getting crowded…
  8. Canton MA Service Center

    I’ve been holding off on some service requests to avoid driving into Chelsea. Can’t wait!
  9. Rear door closing issue explained! (2025 R1S)

    I don't think you've owned a Porsche, or an Audi, or really any VW Group product. On these cars you can absolutely tell the difference between closing a door with the windows open or closed. They have a cabin vent to assist with this - maybe the Rivian doesn't have this - but even with the...
  10. Rivian planning new debt offering to refinance existing debt

    The problem is that 10% on their bold will increase the need for returns on their stock, which means the stock will be pressured to go down. Stock is equity which gets wiped out during bankruptcy while bondholders will get a chance to get (some) of their money back, so the return on the stock...
  11. Is Gen2 worth $30k to $40k difference over Gen 1

    I own both a Gen 1 R1T and Gen2 R1S. I would not pay money to upgrade the Gen 1 to Gen 2. Gen 2 had some decontenting and material downgrades which are *NOT A PROBLEM* but if you are used to Gen1 you'll notice. All versions of the stereo are better on Gen 1. The suspension improvements on...
  12. Why VW is Investing $5.8 Billion Into Rivian: For Internal Organs

    No, I won't get over it. I *much* prefer posts from people being people, including yours when you're arguing and a bit off-kilter! If you chat GPT why don't I just ChatGPT back, and then we can just have a ChatGPT back and forth where we don't need to do any work nor have any opinions we can...
  13. Why VW is Investing $5.8 Billion Into Rivian: For Internal Organs

    First - I mean this seriously, stop using ChatGPT or whatever LLM you're using to make replies. Copy and pasting stuff is both embarrassing and it is something any of us could do if we wanted to see what a bot had to say. Also you're changing what you said in order to make yourself sound...
  14. Why VW is Investing $5.8 Billion Into Rivian: For Internal Organs

    If you're going to throw "facts" and viewpoints you need to at least have your facts correct - First - Market value is absolutely, 100%, a viewpoint. It is based on the viewpoints, projections and emotions of investors and what they are willing to pay. It is NOT based on any quantitative...
  15. No Longer Wish to Use Tesla Supercharger Network

    Keep using the Tesla network. These are facts: * Tesla is the only company who has managed to make DC fast charging profitable * Their prefabricated installation process is unmatched in the industry * Tesla manufactures their super chargers in Buffalo NY and employs thousands doing so *...
  16. Why VW is Investing $5.8 Billion Into Rivian: For Internal Organs

    I don't agree that Amazon has a larger upside here. Amazon's upside is, as you point out, buying Vans. Most vans are owned by 3rd party contractors, so it really isn't all Amazon's fleet anyway. Amazon may be getting a kickback besides the equity value of Rivian, but still it isn't much...
  17. Rivian preparing in-house V2H charger

    I was guessing the opposite - I was projecting that perhaps they've delayed pushing this forward until the NEMA standard came through. Would save a lot of double work and cost trying to create their own protocol which would just be immediately outdated.
  18. Can't get Rivian app on apple watch

    The Rivian app is compatible with Shortcuts. You can create a "shortcut app" which then goes to your watch. You can't drive the vehicle with it but you can do any of the app functions - lock unlock, frunk etc.
  19. Why VW is Investing $5.8 Billion Into Rivian: For Internal Organs

    It is amazing how incredibly wrong you can be in so many ways... #1 - please read before replying. My response was to the suggestion that "Rivian will authorize VW..." Manufacturers do not, and never have and never will, "authorize" a different dealer brand to work on their vehicles, even if...
  20. Why VW is Investing $5.8 Billion Into Rivian: For Internal Organs

    Zero chance that happens. Manufacturers rebadge vehicles all the time and the "real" manufacturer's dealership network is not authorized to work on it. Remember that the money in the industry is in service and repair, not vehicle sales. If Rivians were allowed to be serviced at VW dealers...





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