photontorque
Well-Known Member
- Thread starter
- #1
I thought I would start a complementary thread to the excellent “What We Know - Collecting Information Directly From Rivian” maintained by Hexijen. In particular, I thought it would be helpful to track questions for which we don’t have answers. To manage the scope of “what we don’t know”, some general guidelines:
I’ll follow the format of “general” topics, R1S topics, and R1T topics, and seed the initial list with items that are common across multiple threads. Apologies to the R1T folks, I’ve mostly been following the R1S.
April 29, 2021 - edits to this list include questions from posts through this date, including questions from other threads. I haven't been able to keep up with all the threads, so if you have a question that isn't captured here, post it on this thread and I'll be sure to see it.
General
R1S
R1T
Your comments will help fill this out.
- Consider what information is normally available when purchasing a new vehicle, and whether or not Rivian has provided that information.
- What is reasonable information to expect from a new car company.
- What is reasonable information to expect about the emerging industry of EVs and their charging networks.
- And it goes without saying, though I'll say it anyway, keep it to Rivian.
I’ll follow the format of “general” topics, R1S topics, and R1T topics, and seed the initial list with items that are common across multiple threads. Apologies to the R1T folks, I’ve mostly been following the R1S.
April 29, 2021 - edits to this list include questions from posts through this date, including questions from other threads. I haven't been able to keep up with all the threads, so if you have a question that isn't captured here, post it on this thread and I'll be sure to see it.
General
- The mystery of the glass roof
- we know it’s not electrochromatic. Website currently says both “panoramic” and “all-glass”, both of which reference geometry and not tint. Is it a fixed tint, or is there some variable tint? Response from Rivian has been mixed. Also, there’s no information about design: safety, durability, insulation.
- Other window tint options.
- charging
- Will Rivians get any special benefit using (future) Rivian charging stations? Is there a period of free charge-ups? Or a deep discounted rate for some period?
- what is the charging curve, and will it include the pack split to enable maximizing charger voltage above 450v
- two-way charging options, including home V2H/V2G capability
- what is the cost of the Rivian-branded home charging equipment, and what functionality / features does it offer?
- what functionality will be controlled by physical buttons/knobs/etc. and what functionality will be touch-screen driven?
- Possible hardware options (post your specific requests):
- ski racks, bike racks
- Possible software options:
- What in-car / in-app functionality will exist?
- How will Rivian implement over the air (OTA) updates?
- How often should we expect OTA updates?
- How long will Rivian support OTA updates for vehicles? (will a 2021 model ever become obsolescent?)
- what will be the pricing for 4G connectivity?
- Driver+:
- capabilities at launch
- cost and plans for upgrades post launch
- Rivian Adventure Network (RAN):
- locations
- will the network be permanently or temporarily (or never) free to Rivian owners?
- if RAN isn't free, what is the pricing?
- Warranty:
- what will be covered and for how long?
- maintenance and repair:
- What is the maintenance schedule?
- What repair options will exist?
- Privacy / data collection:
- Will Rivian have opt-out / opt-in choices for data collection?
- How will they protect data they collect?
- Security:
- What security protocols exist to prevent hacking the vehicle and/or the apps used to interface with the vehicle?
- does Rivian have 3rd parties auditing their software?
- will Rivian support phone unlocking / locking?
- will Rivian support 3rd party capabilities (e.g. Apple Car key)?
- Safety:
- what are the hardware safety capabilities of the vehicles?
- what kind of software testing has occurred to ensure bugs don't crash the vehicle?
- will Rivian offer a bug bounty system?
- Financing options:
- What financing options will be available?
- what is the delivery or destination & documentation fee?
- data on towing efficiency, or at least clarification on the ~half reduction Rivian has quoted -- what was the weight and type of towed system that resulted in a 2x reduction in range?
- clarification and details on regen-towing
- range, performance, and handling differences between the 3 sets of tires
- Will the worldwide chip shortage affect the 2021 expected build rate?
- what is the model year of the launch-edition vehicles, 2021 or 2022?
R1S
- Battery size/range, cost, and when available for the R1S 7-seater version of the “max” battery pack:
- Rivian surprised everyone by saying “After launch, we’ll announce the timing of our 250+ mile and longer range R1S, also with seven seats.” Meaning something larger than the 135 kWh, now known as “large”, will be available for the 7-seater version of the R1S. For those interested in both the longer range and the 7 seats, it would be quite helpful (essential?!) to understand the range, cost, and availability/timing differences between the Launch Edition (LE) and “max” versions before having to commit to the LE
- What additional cargo space does the 5-seat option offer over the 7-seat. Additionally, what dimension is it? Open space, under floor storage, etc?
- where are the power outlets and their ratings in the R1S?
- Will there be a price reduction, or credit towards another option, when selecting the 5-person R1S vs. the 7-person R1S?
R1T
Your comments will help fill this out.
Sponsored
Last edited: