🇨🇦 [Update Sep 29 - Rivian Receives Clearance Certification to Import R1T / R1S!] Rivian failed to meet Transport Canada requirements to import

For the Canadians , myself included, not the best news. The article implies it could be something minimal that didn't meet import regs, hopefully it's resolved soon. Gas in Vancouver BC is currently at 2.33 cdn/litre, or 8.80cdn/gal... or... 6.47usd, and no signs of coming down anytime soon.

https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/rivian-transport-canada-certification-requirements-can-reapply/

Edit. All is right with the world again thanks @Electric Rivilution

I feel for you guys. Rivian has so much demand in the US, that simply has to be their priority right now.

Ugh. I’m sorry.

Redline said:

I feel for you guys. Rivian has so much demand in the US, that simply has to be their priority right now.

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While I agree there is good demand in the states, I would argue that same demand in Washington State exists in BC. Not to mention all the long-term 2018 onward preoders still waiting to be filled.

$7.09 here in Cali

Somethingsomethingsomething “windshield glass”.

MountainBikeDude said:

While I agree there is good demand in the states, I would argue that same demand in Washington State exists in BC. Not to mention all the long-term 2018 onward preoders still waiting to be filled.

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Wasn't their just news about them working on a SC in Canada? Also if they pushed to meet the application deadline they had set then they clearly are not neglecting the Canadian market. Hopefully it is just some fixes they can push with the next OTA and reapply.

AxelR said:

$7.09 here in Cali

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Yeah, but you get to live in Cali. In a few weeks, it's going to be in the 20s Fahrenheit up here. A few weeks after that it will be dark from 4pm to 9am, a few weeks after that all my cars will be pelted by gravel and salt...

MountainBikeDude said:

While I agree there is good demand in the states, I would argue that same demand in Washington State exists in BC. Not to mention all the long-term 2018 onward preoders still waiting to be filled.

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Of course, but right now they're still a couple years deep with US orders.

I also think the R2 line will be a massive hit in the EU. Just going to take time.

Probably not a huge deal if this (from the article) is the bulk of the issue. The article was recent but based on the last update that allows km and tightened the speed reading, it is possible that is old news. the only thing here that might require more effort is the immobilized depending on why it failed.

“However in their 10-K filing Rivian said they would need to have the appropriate telltales, speedometer units of measure, certain labels, immobilizer requirements for anti-theft, and pass-by noise standards.”

Most likely labeling issues (French in key locations).

Might also be lights in or too close to the bumper (rear)… Ford made that mistake with 2002 Thunderbird, they ended up blanking off the front accent lights for Canadian versions.

AxelR said:

$7.09 here in Cali

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You win.

I think

Oh man. I keep thinking the same thing. Watching gas prices spike again wishing I had some wheels to plug in. Fingers crossed this isn't a long delay, but I guess it'll happen when it happens.

Redline said:

Of course, but right now they're still a couple years deep with US orders.

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The same can be said for Canadian deliveries, unfortunately in the quarterly filings they only state total R1 Preorders of 90K+, both Canadian and US combined. Demand is most certainly stronger in the US, but not so insignificant that it didn't warrant the push to deliver into the Canadian market as soon as possible.

cbrcanuck said:

Oh man. I keep thinking the same thing. Watching gas prices spike again wishing I had some wheels to plug in. Fingers crossed this isn't a long delay, but I guess it'll happen when it happens.

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Dear Rivian...

There are at least two Adam's in Canada that want a Rivian. Hurry up.

Cheers,
One of the Adam's