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Exclusive look at Rivian’s new Atlanta Georgia East Coast headquarters
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"Uber has already placed an order for tens of thousands of them to use as the backbone of its robotaxi fleet. " - Is this true? R2 as a...
Today at 6:45 AM
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What would happen if you plug this into a Rivian vehicle 120v outlet?
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I think this is a "balcony solar" question about the standard that allows you to plug in a small solar array directly into a 120V...
Tuesday at 1:32 PM
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Key FOB for R2 without Launch Package?
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I use a fob on a gen1 R1T all the time, and the proximity lock/unlock works well with it. I never have to stand around and I can always...
Jul 30, 2026
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800v Architecture R3 series
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DCFC speed is a big nothingburger for me. Its a very small percentage of my charging. I'd rather have better efficiency / more miles.
Jul 30, 2026
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What technique do you use to charge 2 EVs
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Added a second EVSE after I got fed up with L1 charging. My wife has her Tesla Gen3 WC and I have a Grizzl-e. No more moving cars...
Jul 27, 2026
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First short road trip in R2 - Initial range and efficiency
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Enough already. I'm amazed how many posts there are about this. I don't get the point. Efficiency is hyper-personal and situational.
Jul 22, 2026
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Poll: New R2 Owners: post your efficiency at 70 mph and 70 degrees f
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When I first get a vehicle, I obsess over efficiency. Then I settle in with some standard planning metrics and live life without...
Jul 22, 2026
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R1S Tri Motor - Crunch, Pop, pinging noises 🤦🏻‍♂️
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Start with the halfshafts and the ting washers. Should be a warranty item.
Jul 13, 2026
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What to do when key card takes forever to unlock R1T?
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I think the wrist band and the card work the same. There is a very small space on the handle that will read the NFC chip. There is no...
Jul 13, 2026
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Rear AC not working in R2
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Is this a bug fixed in the upcoming R2 release?
Jul 13, 2026
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Charging at Rivian Adventure Network with Pet comfort on a hot day
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I have never turned off climate control while at a DCFC, and I've never see that message. I wonder if climate hold and pet mode are...
Jul 13, 2026
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Rivian vs Scout (⚠️ ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS)
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The Terra is significantly larger than the R1. 12 inches longer, 5 inches taller, much longer bed. It looked like the gas engine thing...
Jul 13, 2026
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NO REVERSE BEEPS ON R1S OR RIT
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Had to look this one up. You can disable the rear sensors, in the event you have a bike rack or anything behind the vehicle. I think...
Jul 4, 2026
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First RAN experience. 10/10!
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Those waypoint chargers are great. Looks like that one was free. They tend to do the full 48A / 11KW not like some other public L2...
Jul 4, 2026
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Jacumba, CA RAN is operational!
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12 stations, all NACS, all open to non-rivians. No other DCFC options around it, looks well positioned to fill a need. Chevron truck...
Jul 4, 2026
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Rivians been busy - Price Ut and Walsenburg, CO RANs are also operational!
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Jacumba, CA is live too. They all seem to be in adventurous locations, on-brand. 100% renewable energy. Well done.
Jul 4, 2026
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Parking the R2 in the garage
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You probably won't need the brake, you will be moving so slowly that the regen will stop you almost at once. This is where high-regen...
Jul 4, 2026
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Overzealous A/C - Anyone else?
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The auto setting is very aggressive I have found. My AC is very cold. I use auto to get it cold, then turn it off when I get in the...
Jul 2, 2026
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Video: R2 owner demonstrating charging session at Tesla Supercharger
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He is replying based on telematics / analytics his company collects. In the context of when he said it, it was about the value equation...
Jun 29, 2026
BCondrey
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Vegas to Upstate NY
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Get the adapters, get a Tesla membership, use mobile apps for planning, grab some "i'm in dog mode stickers", and have fun. Don't stress...
Jun 29, 2026
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R2 Driving Dynamics
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My wife did most of the driving on our test drive. Her comments were that it was very smooth, drove better than my R1T, was quieter than...
Jun 29, 2026
BCondrey
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Video: R2 owner demonstrating charging session at Tesla Supercharger
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OP used the card on file, the charging started right away, displayed at 185KW starting from 20% SOC. The question is when did it derate...
Jun 28, 2026
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Rivian AEB failure and crash
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So is every accident we see with a Rivian where someone is t-boned a AEB failure? Accidents happen. Are you even sure AEB is SUPPOSED to...
Jun 28, 2026
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Updates continue to add features but reduce dependability
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Ya know it might be. I usually stop the HVAC, give it a few seconds, restart it and it is fine. Never looked farther. Thanks.
Jun 26, 2026
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Updates continue to add features but reduce dependability
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Auto is too aggressive, it can be loud when it starts, I've had scheduled HVAC start but not cool, etc. On the flip side, it has really...
Jun 26, 2026
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AC/Heat Foot Vents - won't stay on
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I find the auto setting to be really aggressive, even after they tuned it. I leave it on LO and adjust the fan speed.
Jun 26, 2026
BCondrey
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Updates continue to add features but reduce dependability
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I've had two trucks since 2022 and I've done fewer than 10 resets. I don't do it often enough to remember how. Maybe I just don't notice...
Jun 26, 2026
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Where does it get speed limits?
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I asked RA about this. I was on a beach highway and the truck was reading the signs as 35, but would then change back to 45 a bit later...
Jun 26, 2026
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Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive
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I stopped reading at "lack of CarPlay"...
Jun 25, 2026
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Charging w/portable battery?
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That's good to know, thanks!
Jun 24, 2026
BCondrey
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Charging w/portable battery?
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I get that. The Rivian mobile EVSE itself has a limit on 120V charging I think. It's not that the human derates it, it is that the EVSE...
Jun 24, 2026
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Charging w/portable battery?
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The 30A outlet on many of these units is a TT-30, which is just a 30A 120V outlet. With an adapter, plugged into the 14-50 on the mobile...
Jun 24, 2026
BCondrey
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...perhaps on second thought.
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As a former paramedic… bigger is better. You want to be the fly swatter not the bug.
Jun 22, 2026
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R1 derates charging to 24 amps on Tesla Universal Wall charger
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Looks like you get close to a solid 11kw from the Rivian EVSE. I plan to replace my 40A Grizzl-e with a Rician wall unit I have new in...
Jun 22, 2026
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R1 derates charging to 24 amps on Tesla Universal Wall charger
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By "blows a fuse" do you mean the breaker is tripping? Not sure that is heat related. I'm no expert but I would be concerned about...
Jun 22, 2026
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R1 derates charging to 24 amps on Tesla Universal Wall charger
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If the Tesla UWC has a red flashing light at the top, and at the same time it has the pulsing green lights going down the front, you...
Jun 22, 2026
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...perhaps on second thought.
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Check out Slate.
Jun 22, 2026
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What’s your tire PSI?
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BTW, Discount Tire in my area fix flats for free, even if you didn't buy the tires there. They have done this twice for me. They have...
Jun 21, 2026
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keeps going into park
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You are leaning out the window to look at the trailer probably. Don't do that. Keep that butt firmly planted.
Jun 21, 2026
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Nav Reroute on-the-fly
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I run both Rivian NAV and Waze on road trips and I am seeing fewer differences. I trust the Rivian NAV if it suggests a reroute. If I...
Jun 21, 2026
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What’s your tire PSI?
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Came here to say this. I use 48 cold on 21" scorpions.
Jun 21, 2026
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My R2 Delivered (VIN 0686) - First Stealth PPF - Launch Green
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Those good boys seem to like it.
Jun 21, 2026
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Compared to the R2, what makes the Scout a compelling alternative?
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I cancelled my reservation when they announced the EREV and the production delay.
Jun 18, 2026
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Why You Should Get an R2 Over an R1S
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Faster charge? My R1T can do 200+kw, the R1S is different?
Jun 17, 2026
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R2 Launch Edition expectations
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RJ said recently in an interview that 20 hours after they opened the reservation window on March 7, 2024, they had 70,000 reservations...
Jun 16, 2026
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R2 outside financing
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Any credit union will beat the Rivian rate.
Jun 15, 2026
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Tesla promotes FSD misuse
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Electrek hates Tesla and Musk. Everything they post about Tesla has a negative slant to it. I'm no fan either and I don't pay attention...
Jun 15, 2026
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Rivians have poor quality?
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Thats some really clean bong water.
Jun 11, 2026
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Rivians have poor quality?
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Okay, you are an early adopter, had bad service experiences, and sold your Rivian. You have moved on, and the point of your post is...
Jun 11, 2026
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Future of R1S?
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I have heard RJ say that the R1 line will continue to be the flagship model for the company moving forward.
Jun 8, 2026
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