Rivian: we’re out.

[DB-EV]

I have no doubt that Rivian will introduce new features that are gated behind paid upgrades or subscriptions. Some of them will make people mad. (Can't wait for the flamewar if CarPlay is paid upgrade.) In my mind, that's crazy. It just proves people don't understand the nuances of software development costs, binning, etc. Nobody is mad that aftermarket accessories aren't free, but once code is involved everyone loses their minds. But to each their own.

However: I think there's no chance in hell Rivian withdraws existing features behind a paid upgrade after the fact. Unlike some of the "bait and switch" conspiratorial nonsense around these parts with the price change (which was a disaster but certainly not illegal), this would be a serious potential liability. Their marketing is very clear about what is included in the base price and any changes to that post-hoc would be beyond the pale.

I totally understand that folks have lost trust, and I sympathize. But I don't think this is a reasonable concern.

I have no issues with them charging for features. I am concerned that the language in the purchase agreement allows them to change features and price without notice.

When you don't trust an entity and combine that with them having control, there become concerns about what they may modify later. I think it is reasonable but to each their own. This is the same company you may have been complaining about 24 hours ago.

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[Scoiatael]

Are we all good now?

Yep. Now we can go back to complaining about when deliveries will happen.

 

[Acoustic71]

Yep. Now we can go back to complaining about when deliveries will happen.

Exactly. And thank you to those that opted out. The rest of us may get our deliveries a bit sooner.

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