Be aware. If you have a Tesla account and pay the membership, then only use the Tesla app at the supercharger. If you pull up and just plug in your Rivian you will not receive the lower rates !!!!!
Good point!
At this point I'm just wanting to find out if the temps can be reduced in the frunk while the truck is sitting parked out in the summer sun.
I have been concerned with the internal temperatures the frunk will reach this summer so I'm testing out a theory by covering the frunk compartment with some 2 side metalized, 10 mm, radiant barrier.
When my testing is complete I will post results on this site.
Swiszo
Design engineering should take information from manufacturing and quality control to instill continuous improvement. I have seen many an engineer not "use" the product or design they propose and end up redesigning the part because a failure from a difficult assembly
Double pain windows for the Rivian would only help after they address the external noise issue created by the present design of the front driver and passenger windows. The sharp angle of the window reduces the ability in reducing wind noise. Look at all other cars. A sweeping angle is preferred
I will wait to see the price of the R2, any version, and reviews upon them.
I leased an R1S when the tax credit was about to expire so I have two years to decide.
I did this for the tax credit , the lease price, and to get a feel for the build quality on a Rivian.
After 4 months in I have a...
Please be a bit more specific. Older Rivian's use a different plug type than newer ones.
If you have a newer one, NAACS then you can purchase a used Gen two Tesla charger.
Worke great for us for what less money !