Enhanced Dual-Motor -- features different mechanical/electrical design or just a software change?

[CappyJax]

Rivian is acting like Tesla which is such a huge turn off. If I wanted to be treated like submissive fanboi by a car company, I would have bought a Tesla a long time ago. Rivian needs to up their game and treat people better than Tesla, otherwise companies like Kia will put them out of business.

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[DJG]

Similar to Tesla’s FSD subscription.

Right. According to the website, FSD is a $9,000 upgrade to Enhanced AP, or you can pay $99/mo. That's a 7.5 year breakeven, though most likely a lot less because the monthly cost will surely be increased over that time.

It's a $15k upgrade from Basic, or $200/mo. That's a 6.25 year breakeven.

 

[norivian]

Right. According to the website, FSD is a $9,000 upgrade to Enhanced AP, or you can pay $99/mo. That's a 7.5 year breakeven, though most likely a lot less because the monthly cost will surely be increased over that time.

It's a $15k upgrade from Basic, or $200/mo. That's a 6.25 year breakeven.

What if Tesla or Rivian (if they follow suit) make such software upgrades (boosts, FSD, enhanced autopilot, extra range, etc) follow your accounts instead of permanently with/to a vehicle? It may be a worthwhile investment - pay once and it follows you when you change vehicles every so many years or so. Makes/keeps you hooked to a brand/company.

Would you be more willing to spend say $15k-$20K for something like this?

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