Gen2 retrofit with Qi2 charging pad - does not work

[sipadan]

Hey all, I have a 2025 R1S and had Rivian Service install the new Qi2 charging pad that's shipping with the new 2026 models. I posted about it here:
https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/...wireless-charger-installed.59627/post-1041818

However, shortly after that I started having a ton of issues: thermal warning, key card not detected, charging failure. It culminated 3 days later when it went into turtle mode while on the freeway. I rebooted it drove a few more miles and turtle mode happened again. After that I limped it home and had Rivian tow in. Turns out the new charging pad isn't compatible with my 2025 (for now), so their eng department will need to investigate.

However, since Rivian did the install, they're going to put the old charging pad back and reimburse me for the retrofit. Those of you with a Gen2 that didn't come with the Qi2 pad should hold off and not try to do it on your own or even through Rivian if they for some reason allow you to. Just a FYI.

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[swborden]

2026 R1T here…ordered the Qi2 assembly directly through the Rivian Service Portal, received and DIY installed on 6/15, been using regularly without issue since. Just a personal anecdote. Hope your issue gets resolved.

 

[sipadan]

maybe its a specific issue with the 2025 models. thanks for sharing, though glad it's working well for you!

 

[Vik]

Good to know. Doesn't seem worth the potential hassle.

 

[donguanella]

Perhaps you got a bad one? I also bought through the portal and installed in both my 2025 Gen2 R1T and 2025 Gen2 R1S and neither had any issue. Plug and play.

 

[sipadan]

weird. well that's what rivian service told me on the phone. the tech did a software update when he installed my pad so maybe the software+pad combo wasn't good.

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