kanundrum
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Its been 3 Years to date already with my R1S so here is my 3 year Ownership Log/Review but first a TLDR for those who want the short version. Any Questions? Ask Below.
TLDR: Hands down one of the best vehicles I owned regardless of how it is fueled. It being able to update its components and add features on the fly on a monthly basis is icing on the cake as I have never owned a vehicle like that prior. The vehicle has been majorly bug free with the occasional hiccup but nothing major but you only hear/see the bad parts online so this is a positive saying nothing (knock on wood) major has happened even with me beating up the vehicle since day one on purpose for shakedown testing. Recent Service updated my Jounce Lines, a new AC compressor, took care of some rattles and paid for a new windshield with a crack. I havent had any major problems period where I would get somewhat annoyed by service (I know a lot of you have) mine must have been a middle of the week build! I know this is really YMMV but just posting the positive since online is mostly negative. Basically never had to go in for service for anything major.
Here is my 2 Year Review from last year: https://rivianforums.com/forum/threads/my-2-year-r1s-year-ownership-review.33166/
Delivered: September 19th 2022
Miles Driven: 40,300
Battery Capacity: 130.wkWh (as of 9/18/25)
Family Size: 2 Car Seats, 2 Adults, and a Dog (90% of the time), 7 people the other 10%
Most Time In Shop: 1.5 weeks for Service and 2 weeks for Body Shop
Events Attended: 8 Off-Roading Events with Various trails from Easy to Moderate trails, 1 Rally Cross, and 1 Race Track Drive (back when I first got the car).
Average Daily Driven: 50 miles
Longest Distance Driven in 1 Go: 342 Miles in 1 day
L2 Charger: Rivian Standard Charger
Times I L3 Charger: Typically for events or the handful of times we go out of time so maybe 10/15 times a year tops
Mods: Ev Sportline Running boards, Atomic Wheels, Goodyear Eagle Sport AS tires (Small Diameter which affects range), S00Nish phone charger, yakima exo storage box
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Overall my R1S ownership has been amazing and I couldn't be happier with the vehicle. You often see a lot of criticism on the service etc where its due but so far I haven't been in a spot to criticize them too much. How ever My standards are basic and reliability/leaving you stranded which hasnt happened so I am a happy camper and wont ever nitpick that much.
Interior Wear and Tear:
Interior wear and tear has been minimal really as I have some really great LinerX floor mats and use my favorite interior cleaner for cleaning things up. I did have some window gaskets that were loose/expanding letting in more debris and water (which did not penetrate inside cabin) but I had service replace it and the car has been great. With 1 kid and another on the way the interior has held up flawless even with the 100+ cheerios everywhere lol. I do feel my drivers seat is collapsing on the left ingress and egress point so lets see how service handles that but otherwise its not too bad.
Tires
The one gripe I have is not having an Ultra High Performance All Season Tire (like a DWS06+) or something along those lines. REALLLLY need something better as I don't really like any options in 20 or 22's
Storage: I think for like 80% of the people with a family of 5 you have plenty of storage, unless you are bringing 2 babies to the beach and you need every single item then yes you need a cargo box but otherwise there is more than enough storage.
My Previous Feature Wishlist has been all answered except for V2L/H/G
Some of my fav pics attached.
TLDR: Hands down one of the best vehicles I owned regardless of how it is fueled. It being able to update its components and add features on the fly on a monthly basis is icing on the cake as I have never owned a vehicle like that prior. The vehicle has been majorly bug free with the occasional hiccup but nothing major but you only hear/see the bad parts online so this is a positive saying nothing (knock on wood) major has happened even with me beating up the vehicle since day one on purpose for shakedown testing. Recent Service updated my Jounce Lines, a new AC compressor, took care of some rattles and paid for a new windshield with a crack. I havent had any major problems period where I would get somewhat annoyed by service (I know a lot of you have) mine must have been a middle of the week build! I know this is really YMMV but just posting the positive since online is mostly negative. Basically never had to go in for service for anything major.
Here is my 2 Year Review from last year: https://rivianforums.com/forum/threads/my-2-year-r1s-year-ownership-review.33166/
Delivered: September 19th 2022
Miles Driven: 40,300
Battery Capacity: 130.wkWh (as of 9/18/25)
Family Size: 2 Car Seats, 2 Adults, and a Dog (90% of the time), 7 people the other 10%
Most Time In Shop: 1.5 weeks for Service and 2 weeks for Body Shop
Events Attended: 8 Off-Roading Events with Various trails from Easy to Moderate trails, 1 Rally Cross, and 1 Race Track Drive (back when I first got the car).
Average Daily Driven: 50 miles
Longest Distance Driven in 1 Go: 342 Miles in 1 day
L2 Charger: Rivian Standard Charger
Times I L3 Charger: Typically for events or the handful of times we go out of time so maybe 10/15 times a year tops
Mods: Ev Sportline Running boards, Atomic Wheels, Goodyear Eagle Sport AS tires (Small Diameter which affects range), S00Nish phone charger, yakima exo storage box
Links
- Opted for DIY Paint Correction and Ceramic Coating (No PPF) full pic thread
- Some Race Track Fun
- Added some accessories such as EV Sportline Running Boards
- Did a Rally Cross/Barista Cross Event
- Off Roading in Green Ridge Forest with Mid Atlantic Rivian Group
- Some Storm Damage here
- Moose/Mattress Testing
- Delivery Thread
- Offroading
- My Camp Kitchen
Overall my R1S ownership has been amazing and I couldn't be happier with the vehicle. You often see a lot of criticism on the service etc where its due but so far I haven't been in a spot to criticize them too much. How ever My standards are basic and reliability/leaving you stranded which hasnt happened so I am a happy camper and wont ever nitpick that much.
Interior Wear and Tear:
Interior wear and tear has been minimal really as I have some really great LinerX floor mats and use my favorite interior cleaner for cleaning things up. I did have some window gaskets that were loose/expanding letting in more debris and water (which did not penetrate inside cabin) but I had service replace it and the car has been great. With 1 kid and another on the way the interior has held up flawless even with the 100+ cheerios everywhere lol. I do feel my drivers seat is collapsing on the left ingress and egress point so lets see how service handles that but otherwise its not too bad.
Tires
The one gripe I have is not having an Ultra High Performance All Season Tire (like a DWS06+) or something along those lines. REALLLLY need something better as I don't really like any options in 20 or 22's
Storage: I think for like 80% of the people with a family of 5 you have plenty of storage, unless you are bringing 2 babies to the beach and you need every single item then yes you need a cargo box but otherwise there is more than enough storage.
My Previous Feature Wishlist has been all answered except for V2L/H/G
Some of my fav pics attached.
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