Fun Fact: The Rimac Nevera is getting CarPlay/Android Auto

[ActionableDave]

Was watching Marques Brownlee's latest review of the $2.4 M, fastest production car ever and noticed they will be adding CarPlay/Android Auto in future software updates. It would be a useful option for us pokey 3.0 seconds to 60 R1 drivers.

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[defcon888]

Here is a great PODCAST. THey talk about the likelihood of CP/AA coming to Rivian. I like their thoughts of why it really isn't needed.

Rivian & VW Form Joint Venture - Start Up & Legacy Automaker Partner On EV Software (youtube.com)

 

[ActionableDave]

Here is a great PODCAST. THey talk about the likelihood of CP/AA coming to Rivian. I like their thoughts of why it really isn't needed.

Rivian & VW Form Joint Venture - Start Up & Legacy Automaker Partner On EV Software (youtube.com)

I hear that argument; the additional resources from VW can go a long way towards making the current infotainment system better. I personally would prefer that they put several apps up in their own environment (e.g., Waze, Apple Music, Gaia GPS, Sirius XM (with an optional satellite antenna)) that are well written and work consistently.

If they add CarPlay/AA in the interim, they can have an option for owners who aren't infotainment system enthusiasts who want to simplify their experience with their R1 while managing children, etc. It provides very easy access to the apps we use regularly. Best to have apps available that are built in; until then, let's use CarPlay/AA

VW is going to bring little to the table infotainment system-wise, but the investment will be valuable if they can expand the infotainment development team at Rivian.

I love my R1S, and feel the infotainment system works well, but I would prefer to have easier access to the apps I use on my phone all day, one way or another.

 

[defcon888]

I hear that argument; the additional resources from VW can go a long way towards making the current infotainment system better. I personally would prefer that they put several apps up in their own environment (e.g., Waze, Apple Music, Gaia GPS, Sirius XM (with an optional satellite antenna)) that are well written and work consistently.

If they add CarPlay/AA in the interim, they can have an option for owners who aren't infotainment system enthusiasts who want to simplify their experience with their R1 while managing children, etc. It provides very easy access to the apps we use regularly. Best to have apps available that are built in; until then, let's use CarPlay/AA

VW is going to bring little to the table infotainment system-wise, but the investment will be valuable if they can expand the infotainment development team at Rivian.

I love my R1S, and feel the infotainment system works well, but I would prefer to have easier access to the apps I use on my phone all day, one way or another.

I would love if they can strike a deal with Apple and Android to port it over to the Infotainment, but as they were saying, I think these EV companies want to forge their own identity.

We have CP that we use on our RAV4 Prime and I like it, but the only thing I use it for is WAZE, SPOTIFY and Messaging. I want Rivian to get Messaging on their system....I know we can use "Hey Siri", but that isn't the same as being able to see the number of messages and responding via the infortainment. I think only good things are on the horizon for Rivian

 

[lslick23]

That’s great for the whole fleet of 10 Rimacs

 

[RedRaiderRivian]

I would love if they can strike a deal with Apple and Android to port it over to the Infotainment, but as they were saying, I think these EV companies want to forge their own identity.

We have CP that we use on our RAV4 Prime and I like it, but the only thing I use it for is WAZE, SPOTIFY and Messaging. I want Rivian to get Messaging on their system....I know we can use "Hey Siri", but that isn't the same as being able to see the number of messages and responding via the infortainment. I think only good things are on the horizon for Rivian

From the 2024 JD power initial quality survey

"Also, problems with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay persist as the feature remains one of the top 10 problems as customers experience difficulties connecting to their vehicle or losing connection."

So keep Carplay and AA out of my Rivian. We don't want it. We don't need it.

 

[Killer95Stang]

Won't chrome cast fix this for most people. I use AA in my truck and lately in the rental Audi q5 we have. It is clunky... at best... music from my apps works great when I want it, but is also blaring in my car when I don't want it.

If we had messages, waze/google maps and more native apps, we wouldn't need CP/AA.

I think Rivian is making the right decision.

 

[freshpow]

I travel frequently for work and like having CarPlay in my rentals because it’s seamless and I don’t have fumble around too much with a new interface. My R1T is in for service and Enterprise gave me a Lucid Air for a few days - great vehicle and I liked the interface but CarPlay really cheapened the feel for me and it was clunky at best - kept freezing. I know, I know - CarPlay stans just want the option to have it and it won’t affect me. Enjoyed the Lucid but couldn’t wait to get my Rivian back!

 

[Dark-Fx]

Guess you should get one of those then.

 

[shumdit]

I was on the fence about spending my entire net worth on a Rimac. This news just got me to pull the trigger.

 

[ActionableDave]

Guess you should get one of those then.

Ordered two last week

 

[ActionableDave]

I travel frequently for work and like having CarPlay in my rentals because it’s seamless and I don’t have fumble around too much with a new interface. My R1T is in for service and Enterprise gave me a Lucid Air for a few days - great vehicle and I liked the interface but CarPlay really cheapened the feel for me and it was clunky at best - kept freezing. I know, I know - CarPlay stans just want the option to have it and it won’t affect me. Enjoyed the Lucid but couldn’t wait to get my Rivian back!

Don’t get me wrong, there is no hate for the current system; it would make some things more convenient.

 

[ActionableDave]

Won't chrome cast fix this for most people. I use AA in my truck and lately in the rental Audi q5 we have. It is clunky... at best... music from my apps works great when I want it, but is also blaring in my car when I don't want it.

If we had messages, waze/google maps and more native apps, we wouldn't need CP/AA.

I think Rivian is making the right decision.

I agree.

 

[ActionableDave]

Don’t get me wrong, there is no hate for the current system; it would make some things more convenient.

Something to keep in mind, each brand’s CP/AA app is written by them using Apple’s sdk, so if a company does a poor job implementing it, it is their own issue.

To reiterate, I would be more excited about having Waze, Apple Music, Pandora, Gaia, SXM and hands free text/mms than CP/AA.

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