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  1. Rivian R1S Gen 1. 12 V Battery Replacement. Again!

    Rivian replaced the 12 V battery on my R1S Gen 1 at 6.5k miles in May 2025. Got an alert on the Rivian app today to "Replace the 12 V battery." Only 12k miles on the odometer. Last three days, VD on my Rivian went full blast losing 10 miles/3% SOC daily just sitting in my garage. Nothing has...
  2. R1S Gen 1 Mechanical Issues. My Turn Has Come

    R1S Gen 1 Quad. First issue with it was corrosion on the rear passenger door at barely 3 months old. Door replaced. 11.5k miles in and not even two years old, a routine inspection of the underside last weekend showed what looks like a leaking CV boot on the front passenger wheel; plenty of...
  3. Day Trip in my R1SQ Gen 1. The Good and the Awful La-la Land

    Getting to drive my R1SQ Gen 1 again after being in storage since November last year. Some software upgrades since… Went on a day trip yesterday around northeastern WA, 400 miles. The highlights: Excellent to be able to plan my trip on the app perfectly and send the navigation info to my...
  4. Coming Out of Mothballs for Rivian SC Trip. Have Missed You!

    My R1S Roberta has been sitting in my garage in storage, undriven, since mid-November last year. Getting it ready for Rivian SC 7.5k-mile checkup visit next Friday. A bit dusty; battery tender still plugged into OBD port; tire pressure still at 48 psi after almost 6 months. Going back to full...
  5. Washington Sold: A2Z Typhoon Pro Tesla NACS to CCS1 Adapter, $125 Shipped.

    Barely used. Practically brand-new. $125, free shipping, local pickup also.
  6. EVs Mooch Off, Do Not Pay Fair Share for Road Usage

    So the myth goes. While EVs do not pay gasoline taxes, states do make sure that EVs still pay a so-called fair share through much higher annual registration fees levied on EVs only. Comparing auto registration costs for my R1S to those for a typical ICE SUV, and eliminating commonalities...
  7. Washington Sold: $150 Brand New Genuine Rivian R1S Gen 1 All Weather Mats with Yellow Logo (+ Shipping)

    Rivian PT00818683-A R1S ALL WEATHER MAT KIT. Priced to go. Mats for front-, second-, and third-row seats. Unopened.
  8. Paint Defect, Rust, What Is Going On!? UPDATE!

    Update to the paint "blemish" that developed on my R1S Roberta rear passenger door. All the details are here: (93) Paint Defect, Rust, What Is Going On!? | Rivian Forum - R1T R1S R2 R3 News, Specs, Models, RIVN Stock -- Rivianforums.com Did not know how to update that post with this and so...
  9. R1S Long Trip Results (2024 R1S)

    Took a long trip through OR on my R1S Roberta last week. 1,100 miles. Used three Tesla superchargers (two required NACS adapter; had my A2Z Typhoon PRO) and one RAN charger. Total kWh used, cost: Home charging: 55.5 kWh $4.00 Tesla SC Boardman OR, has Magic Dock: 60.7 kWh $free (dispenser...
  10. RAN Charging Costs? Tesla Superchargers, What Teslas Pay vs. What Rivians Pay

    Planning a long trip through WA and OR. I have a Tesla Model Y Performance, which I actually have used on long trips the most. Have a Tesla Model S Performance, and now my R1S beast. There is a ton of Tesla Superchargers in the PNW and an okay number of RAN chargers as well. Does anybody know...
  11. Paint Defect, Rust, What Is Going On!?

    Hello, Took delivery of my R1S in January 2024. Sat in my garage for three weeks waiting for full XPEL and Opti-Coat Pro+ ceramic coating. This week, I noticed a small paint bump, ~ 0.25 in. on the rear passenger-side door below the door handle. I would appreciate if you could let me know what...
  12. R1S Finally Ready for Driving with Full PPF Installed!

    Took delivery of my R1S 21" Quad in early January. Have barely driven it lest I chipped paint as I waited for my appointment for full PPF install last week. PPF installer kept her for 9 days. Got it yesterday. So worth the wait. This is my third vehicle with PPF installed; previous two...





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