Connect+ is Here

[White Shadow]

And this is why Rivian will never offer CP/AA. Instead, they choose to have their customers pay for essentially the same type of functionality.

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[BrayBay]

That said, I'm constantly amazed at the people who go on and on about buying a $100,000 car but won't pay $15/mo for the data they use in it.

The way I see it, the money I save from gasoline and oil changes more than makes up for the cost of Connect+. Plus, oil changes never made my ICE car better over time!

I understand some of the frustration though. Something the was once free now gets a cost. Ultimately up to each person if it's worth it.

 

[iforbes]

It’s the Rivian Owner’s Whine Festival. Grab a seat.

 

[Dark-Fx]

Starting the “free trial” countdown before they have even deployed the update is pretty sus, as the kids say. Unless everyone receives the update today, which we all know won’t happen, then this is not actually a 60 day trial. Seems like a cheap way to treat customers.

Don't forget, Rivian had originally said they were ending free data in April.

 

[bd5400]

Thanks for confirming that BT audio will still work.

Re: tethering...I don't know. If it provides the exact services that Connect+ does but avoids a $15/mo payment it sure seems like a workaround to me

To me, a workaround suggests some sort of back door way to avoid an issue but tethering is an option specifically provided by Rivian. They’ve updated the software to allow for WiFi connections even while moving. Previously, it would disconnect in motion.

Long term, however, tethering won’t provide the exact same experiences. For example, live gear guard won’t be available to those who tether because you won’t have your phone tethered to the car when you want to use it.

 

[mpshizzle]

Starting the “free trial” countdown before they have even deployed the update is pretty sus, as the kids say. Unless everyone receives the update today, which we all know won’t happen, then this is not actually a 60 day trial. Seems like a cheap way to treat customers.

Unless it's a server-side change and the software update itself is not what initiates the trial

 

[JustPokingAround]

Long term, however, tethering won’t provide the exact same experiences. For example, live gear guard won’t be available to those who tether because you won’t have your phone tethered to the car when you want to use it.

That's good to know thanks. I'm going to start by not subscribing but will keep an eye on what I'm missing as a result.

 

[Blueassassin]

Rivian is going to keep adding things in. I hope they don't raise the price as that happens but they probably eventually will.

That said, I'm constantly amazed at the people who go on and on about buying a $100,000 car but won't pay $15/mo for the data they use in it.

I'm big on that I hate subscriptions. It's the new business motto for a lot of things now days and I try to avoid it at all costs.

 

[cohall]

Unless it's a server-side change and the software update itself is not what initiates the trial

The email, as I read it, indicates the 60 days starts today for everyone, and is not tied to the upgrade timing itself. Guess we’ll find out.

 

[Kidentist]

I get it.....nothing is "free" forever. As a stock holder....I hope this helps......

 

[cohall]

Don't forget, Rivian had originally said they were ending free data in April.

I know. And it’s not some egregious offense. Just seems like a weirdly small thing to take the cheap road on.

 

[Davethadog]

Rivian is going to keep adding things in. I hope they don't raise the price as that happens but they probably eventually will.

That said, I'm constantly amazed at the people who go on and on about buying a $100,000 car but won't pay $15/mo for the data they use in it.

Because it’s free with more functionality in my other cars

 

[Dark-Fx]

I'm big on that I hate subscriptions. It's the new business motto for a lot of things now days and I try to avoid it at all costs.

I'm good with subscriptions that carry a continuing cost for the provider. I'm not okay with them in lieu of a single payment that doesn't have continuing costs, ala the BMW heated seats debacle.

IMO, how Rivian is doing this so far seems more than fair. You still retain a lot of features that do still carry a continuing cost to Rivian, without subscribing.

 

[TexasBob]

I'm big on that I hate subscriptions. It's the new business motto for a lot of things now days and I try to avoid it at all costs.

Amen. Subscriptions are evil.

 

[MidnightRivian]

As a shareholder, hallelujah

As a customer, dang it.

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