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CharonPDX's latest activity
CharonPDX
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OTA 2026.23 Update - draft release notes
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This one will be good.
Monday at 12:07 PM
CharonPDX
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Long road trip? Drive faster for less total travel time
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From what I can tell, it does.
Monday at 11:29 AM
CharonPDX
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Long road trip? Drive faster for less total travel time
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I made a spreadsheet for this a few years ago, that took into account lower efficiency and charge overhead of more charge stops at...
Aug 1, 2026
CharonPDX
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Rivian Care expands to 48 States, including California in October
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"Fill out this form, we'll get back to you within 48 hours" Try to submit.. "Something went wrong. You may have already submitted the...
Jul 31, 2026
CharonPDX
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RAP1/lidar still on track for this year
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The quote from the earnings call today (first post of this thread) literally says they are targeting "launch" for Gen 3 hardware by the...
Jul 30, 2026
CharonPDX
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RAP1/lidar still on track for this year
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One key caveat - the RAP1 hardware itself may be ready by end of this year, that doesn't mean it will be in shipping vehicles in 2026...
Jul 30, 2026
CharonPDX
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soysaucing's post
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R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec)
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Breaking news: Rivian couldn't defy physics
Jul 29, 2026
CharonPDX
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R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec)
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Anyone that actually believed R2 would be as efficient as Model Y wasn't paying attention to physics. I am not at all surprised by this...
Jul 29, 2026
CharonPDX
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How to request the ability to turn wireless charging on and off?
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Because: lawyers. It's a pretty common disclaimer for charging pads.
Jul 27, 2026
CharonPDX
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How to request the ability to turn wireless charging on and off?
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The charging pad is a Qi2 charger. This standard, as well as other standards like the older Qi and MagSafe standards, has a feature...
Jul 27, 2026
CharonPDX
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R1 Update. Remember those?
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I hope so, ever since the current version, my entire vehicle reboots within a minute of starting a drive about 80% of the time. Full...
Jul 27, 2026
CharonPDX
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How are Mirror Spotlights Not Available from App???
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https://rivian.com/support/contact-form
Jul 25, 2026
CharonPDX
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The GOAT of Rivian R2 reviews IS COMING!
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There are multiple other "0:00 time, multiple prior Rivian" customers who haven't gotten to order one yet, too. He's not special.
Jul 24, 2026
CharonPDX
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What technique do you use to charge 2 EVs
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We installed a pair of EVSEs that do "load sharing". One 60A circuit, two 40A EVSEs (have since upgraded to 48A) that send full power to...
Jul 24, 2026
CharonPDX
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Charging cable port cleaning.
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In nearly four years of ownership, the only time I've cleaned my charge port is when I left the DC-pins flap open when charging AC, and...
Jul 23, 2026
CharonPDX
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Gen 1 R1T class action lawsuit (self driving feature)
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That is literally the exact method that CCS says to use. Rivian even said that R1's bidirectional support is DC, requiring an off board...
Jul 23, 2026
CharonPDX
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Gen 1 R1T class action lawsuit (self driving feature)
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My cell phone advertises that it supports Qi wireless charging at 40W. But the manufacturer does not make a Qi charging puck that does...
Jul 23, 2026
CharonPDX
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Great Truck - Unrealistic to Maintain
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This. "Maintenance" and "Repairs" are two separate buckets. "Maintenance" should be minimal for a fleet. New tires, occasional system...
Jul 23, 2026
CharonPDX
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Great Truck - Unrealistic to Maintain
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What do you mean by maintenance? Assuming your warranty is over when talking about repairs. Yeah I agree owning outside of warranty is...
Jul 23, 2026
CharonPDX
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R2 up for auction on Cars & Bids
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With the seller subsidizing the buyer with a $2810 loss, it's practically zero premium with the 5% Buyers fee of only $3175. Edit: The...
Jul 23, 2026
CharonPDX
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Gen 1 R1T class action lawsuit (self driving feature)
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All of the missing things would have been "nice to have"s. The firmly-fixed roof is the most disappointing. My spouse prefers to have an...
Jul 23, 2026
CharonPDX
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Gen 1 R1T class action lawsuit (self driving feature)
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Not a lie, just no first-party equipment to support it (yet.) Works fine with third party equipment. (As someone else linked.)
Jul 23, 2026
CharonPDX
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Gen 1 R1T class action lawsuit (self driving feature)
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Looks like someone had success with bidirectional charging at least...
Jul 23, 2026
CharonPDX
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where can i view the r3/r3x near me today? the OC, socal locations
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They're not "hiding" it - the one or two that exist so far are "early pre-production prototypes" they traded around to drum up interest...
Jul 23, 2026
CharonPDX
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R2 up for auction on Cars & Bids
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Seller had to pay sales tax on it. Assuming they are indeed in Ohio like their C&B account says, that's at least 5.75%. They took a...
Jul 23, 2026
CharonPDX
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We crashed our R1S--would Autonomy + have prevented it?
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The discussion here was about Rivian, not Tesla, behavior.
Jul 22, 2026
CharonPDX
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We crashed our R1S--would Autonomy + have prevented it?
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Strangely, @OutofSpecKyle has listings for Gen 2 Rivians in their "Hogback Challenge", but no videos that I can find...
Jul 22, 2026
CharonPDX
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R2 vs Tesla Charging Curve Comparison
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I'm not sure I'd call either of those a proper competitor to Oh, I'm sure they'll violate NC's speed limit the same way they violated CO's.
Jul 22, 2026
CharonPDX
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We crashed our R1S--would Autonomy + have prevented it?
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So you fell asleep at the wheel. No, Autonomy+ would not have prevented this, as it has "disables itself if it doesn't detect you...
Jul 22, 2026
CharonPDX
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2,115 Mile Camping & Towing Travel Trailer through California & Oregon
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Yep, my old Ford F-250 diesel towing my old trailer got maybe 8 MPG. Rivian towing the same trailer got ~0.8 mi/kWh. One of my "usual...
Jul 21, 2026
CharonPDX
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Half Moon Gray Deliveries Suspended.
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Well we saw that coming... The real hazard of having multiple shades of grey :) I can tell you if they brought Yellow back, there would...
Jul 21, 2026
CharonPDX
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2,115 Mile Camping & Towing Travel Trailer through California & Oregon
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Dang, should have been sharing my referral code! :-D
Jul 21, 2026
CharonPDX
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2,115 Mile Camping & Towing Travel Trailer through California & Oregon
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Yep. I'd rather take 101 or 97/395 and enjoy the trip than take I-5. Which is exactly what I did a few years ago...
Jul 21, 2026
CharonPDX
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2,115 Mile Camping & Towing Travel Trailer through California & Oregon
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One thing I like to say about camping/towing is that slowing down and enjoying the journey as well as the destination is a good mindset.
Jul 21, 2026
CharonPDX
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DIY Gen1 R1T rear bumper camera replacement
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Why did you do this to me? Now I need to buy another camera and see if I can somehow rig it to run 35ft to the back of my trailer when...
Jul 20, 2026
CharonPDX
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R2 vs Tesla Charging Curve Comparison
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That's the crux of @OutofSpecKyle's "10% challenge" series. https://outofspecstudios.com/10-challenge Start at 10%, with...
Jul 20, 2026
CharonPDX
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Media Release Included in R2 Demo Drive Liability Waiver
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That's standard media rights boilerplate for most events. Nowhere does it say "during the drive" - rather at the "experience". It does...
Jul 20, 2026
CharonPDX
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R2 vs Tesla Charging Curve Comparison
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Some back-of-the envelope math, it looks like "starting at 10%", R2 crosses M3 in "total energy delivered" at about 25%. Which means if...
Jul 20, 2026
CharonPDX
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Music from USB drive in R2
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All vehicle ports are USB-C, but at present you cannot play music off a USB-connected device. In R2, it's internet streaming or...
Jul 20, 2026
CharonPDX
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Charging at Rivian Adventure Network with Pet comfort on a hot day
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I've had a few in the 70-80 minute range.
Jul 18, 2026
CharonPDX
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Rivian won't charge over 60kw at high speed chargers
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Which vehicle, and are you using a "native plug" or an adapter? I've charged at 200kW+ in 100°F heat successfully. I've also had...
Jul 18, 2026
CharonPDX
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Telo EV Pickup Truck first look: 5 seats, 5 foot bed, 350 miles range, 0-60 in 4 seconds, size of Mini Cooper ?
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The crumple zone doesn't have to be entirely in front of the cabin. As long as the vehicle absorbs impact, it doesn't matter if it...
Jul 17, 2026
CharonPDX
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Moving R1T a tiny amount to hook up trailer
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In your case, a "Trailer Valet" or similar may be helpful. Just get the truck close, then use a hand-crank device to put the trailer...
Jul 17, 2026
CharonPDX
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How does your Rivian stack up?
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My standard line is "it's the best vehicle I've ever owned… But it also cost twice as much as any other vehicle I've ever owned, so it...
Jul 17, 2026
CharonPDX
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Moving R1T a tiny amount to hook up trailer
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Practice. I can back my truck up by 1/4" up a hill to line up trailer ball after much practice. Early on, I'd be lucky to be within 2"...
Jul 17, 2026
CharonPDX
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Warning - EVGo AutoCharge
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It is. https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/evgo-warning-insecure-service.18518/ https://github.com/uhi22/pyPLC...
Jul 15, 2026
CharonPDX
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R2 cargo area air flow for dogs
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No one in this thread is suggesting leaving an animal in the car without the AC on. But if the interior temp of the car in 78* in Pet...
Jul 15, 2026
CharonPDX
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R2 cargo area air flow for dogs
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The car that is my avatar has No A/C, wing vent windows and ashtrays in the rear seat armrests... The hot vinyl porno red interior...
Jul 15, 2026
CharonPDX
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Sad, but I think I’m out
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"Income" and "wealth" are two separate things. Many "wealthy" people actually have very low "income". See Steve Jobs before his death...
Jul 15, 2026
CharonPDX
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R2 cargo area air flow for dogs
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Well, for all but one of those centuries, they didn't sit in a greenhouse parked in the sun baking to death… That said, I do find it...
Jul 14, 2026
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