Rivian Factory Delivery

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Generally, I don't recommend towing with any vehicle for the first 2-3k miles. Or at least first 1,000.

EVs don't have anything that needs to wear in like an ICE does. There's no harm in doing it right away.

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[moosetags]

Generally, I don't recommend towing with any vehicle for the first 2-3k miles. Or at least first 1,000.

Why would that apply to an electric motor? Even with my Duramax, I have always towed after 500 miles of break-in. We would probably put 500 miles on the new Rivian just touring around Central Illinois before we headed back to Florida.

Brian

 

[Joints4Sale]

I'd drive the 13 hours to pick up my R1T

 

[kanundrum]

I'd drive the 13 hours to pick up my R1T

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[Inkedsphynx]

If I could get it this weekend instead of May-June I'd be driving already.

 

[Joints4Sale]

Just got done with a CS chat. The response to factory delivery was...."We are focusing on home delivery only at this time, I apologize for the confusion. "

 

[moosetags]

We may start something here. Think of how much quicker they can get Rivians out on the road if they don't have to arrange shipping and then get someone knowledgeable to take it to the purchaser's residence. Corvette has been doing this for sixty years.

Brian

 

[pc500]

Why would that apply to an electric motor? Even with my Duramax, I have always towed after 500 miles of break-in. We would probably put 500 miles on the new Rivian just touring around Central Illinois before we headed back to Florida.

Brian

While I think 4,000 miles is excessive, 500 miles should be sufficient. There are various gears, bearings, and oils in the drivetrain that need to set. The engine and transmission generally are never an issue. These still exist in electrical motors and differentials.

However, Rivian can be consulted for their opinion. They may not apply.

Chevy manual page 228:

https://my.chevrolet.com/content/da...t-silverado-2500-hd-3500-hd-owners-manual.pdf

"Do not tow a trailer during break-in."

"
On new vehicles, the various mechanical and
electrical systems experience a “break-in”
period during the first 6,400 km
(4,000 miles) of routine driving"

When buying our trucks at work, we'd toss the keys to a random employee with a long commute to drive home a couple nights before tossing them into fleet towing use.

 

[moosetags]

The Chevrolet Manual for the Duramax Diesel engine calls for break-in period of 500 miles during which it recommends staying at or below 55MPH.

Brian

 

[Inkedsphynx]

I'm used to break-in periods on my motorcycles. Always been told it's to protect the engine from things like small metal shavings that can sometimes end up loose when you first run the engine through it's paces.

I admittedly have never had that problem, and I also have a REAL hard time respecting the limits when I get a new bike... still, you can easily get through the break-in period in a day or two of driving/riding, which is what I usually try to do ASAP.

 

[crashmtb]

I admittedly have never had that problem, and I also have a REAL hard time respecting the limits when I get a new bike... still, you can easily get through the break-in period in a day or two of driving/riding, which is what I usually try to do ASAP.

just do multiple early oil changes. ? if you don’t wind it out it from day 1 how will it learn? ?


The only thing I’d be worried about “breaking in” with an EV is brakes(bedding pads) and tires.

however, the 25 miles they probably will put on ex factory for final tests is likely enough.

 

[SANZC02]

Home delivery is cool and they could have it as an option but it is so inefficient.

They could probably deliver 3X the number of vehicles if they allowed the option of factory or regional service/delivery centers. Probably save some cash as well not using those flatbeds for deliveries.

Of course that assumes they can prep the cars fast enough.

Feel free to ignore, really just thinking out loud.

 

[COdogman]

I know in CO the Denver ”service” center is still waiting on their dealer license, so until they have that I don’t believe they can allow customers pick up from there. I bet they have the same issue in other states as well…

 

[bdavis171]

A friend from STL got a call last night saying he could pickup at the factory now or wait a little longer

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