R2 - Once invited to place an order, how long do you have to place it?

[rodhx]

The one thing you have to be aware of is that as of now, the PERFORMANCE edition is the only one they are selling and shipping. The PREMIUM (which makes no sense in name.....Premium should have been the TOP of the line model name, but I digress), isn't available until later in the year. That is the one we configured and got a message that said it wil be available between December and Feb.

We are trying to get our reservation moved to the PERFORMANCE edition.

Yes…current production is only Performance models with the Launch Edition package. Saved configurations are just an entertaining aspect of most new car websites these days. R2 favorites have nothing to do with your order date. Once you get your invite you will be able to buy any available configuration. Performance will not be going away but eventually the Launch Edition package will end.

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[defcon888]

When making my R2 reservation, Rivian was very clear in asking whether I was"definitely" interested in the "R2 Performance with Launch Package" or not.

If you answered "No" it might be too late to change your reservation preference now, but worth a try. Or call Rivian with your reservation number.

This is true. The Rivian associate was nice is going try

 

[Tony S]

My purchase window is November-December, with 4-8 weeks for delivery. So I'm right at the transition point. I'm sure Rivian will clarify what the choices are going to be. I would not mind paying for the Autnomy+ if I would get LiDAR/RAP1 and Tow Package for free. (You should work for Rivian marketing! What a great idea!)

We'll see how things shake out. The one thing I don't want is that if I decide to not get the Launch Edition but a Pemium with LiDAR instead, and then losing my place in line!

We’re in the same window of order/delivery. Except for future sale, I don’t see LiDAR/RAP1 adding anything substantial for quite a while until the software is mature enough. Meanwhile Autonomy+ for life is here and well regarded.
I don’t think Rivian will add LiDAR/RAP1 to LE for free at any time (I could be wrong here).
Frankly, I don’t care for self driving

 

[rvnxyz001]

don’t see LiDAR/RAP1 adding anything substantial for quite a while until the software is mature enough. Meanwhile Autonomy+ for life is here and well regarded.

They have an AI system that runs locally and can respond to you when you are offline. With the new chip, it will work faster than with the current/old chip, but I don't know what kind of task you need to do offline with AI on a vehicle... perhaps some vibe coding while camping? The LIDAR system is just another thing that needs this chip.

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