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  1. elfordon

    “Google-backed EV charging startup Gravity opens fastest public chargers in the US”

    500 kw rate in a suitcase-sized charger! https://electrek.co/2024/03/04/google-ev-charging-startup-gravity-fastest-public-chargers-in-us/
  2. elfordon

    Latest email update on Manual Tonneau Cover delivery

    Nov 15 2023 R1T delivery. Got the tonneau shipping email, and it should arrive Monday, Feb 19.
  3. elfordon

    Latest email update on Manual Tonneau Cover delivery

    Me, too. July 2020 R1T max pack order date; Nov 15 delivery; email yesterday.
  4. elfordon

    Rivian doesn't cost less to drive on long trips

    From: https://advocacy.consumerreports.org/research/blog-can-the-grid-handle-evs-yes/ "Electrifying the entire US light-duty vehicle fleet by 2050 will require less than 1% growth per year in overall electricity generation. Furthermore, complying with the EPA’s latest GHG standards for light...
  5. elfordon

    Software Update 2023.50 -- Scheduled battery preconditioning & other useful improvements!

    Large Charge Marge got her upgrade last night right before bed (1/10/2024). I noticed a lot of downloading from Amazon Cloudfront on my router for Marge's ip address earlier in the evening and figured it was imminent.
  6. elfordon

    1,850 day wait with one major warning!

    I've only had my R1T max pack a couple of months (and my plan is to have the local Discount Tire rotate the tires), but couldn't you buy jack pucks and show the tire center how to use those instead? Might be easier. And wow on VSG's response...apparently he needed to quit drinking and go to...
  7. elfordon

    Rivian Tax Credit Email

    I just took delivery of the truck in November, and by the time I went to file an amended return for 2022, the IRS had closed e-filing. (source) So I have not actually filed yet. But, here are the notes I will use to amend my 2022 return once e-file opens back up... Amended tax return -...
  8. elfordon

    Setting up Gear Guard

    Samsung T7 SSD 2TB works great for me: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0874XWW23/ ETA: I also use a 90 degree USB-C adapter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNMDRWR6/
  9. elfordon

    Have any new owners of a Dual Max R1T posted about their experiences yet?

    On December 21 and 22, Large Charge Marge (dual max R1T) took a trip from central Illinois to the Front Range Mountains 45 min from Denver, mostly on I-80. She spent one night at a hotel in North Platte, NE, not plugged in. Temp range over the two days was 25° to 57° with warmer temps near...
  10. elfordon

    Should I drive my Dual Max R1T from IL to CA one day after picking it up in Normal?

    We took our Dual Max on a 1.5 hr trip (one-way) to make sure everything was working, then went from IL to CO and back just fine for Thanksgiving. I-80 chargers were all working well, but I'm not sure what route you're going. Shell Recharge seemed to be having a slow-down (70 kw and lower) so...
  11. elfordon

    Have any new owners of a Dual Max R1T posted about their experiences yet?

    Some stats on Large Charge Marge in All Purpose mode, cabin climate Auto 66° (ETA: no appreciable wind on either trip)… Start Temp End Temp Miles Ave MPH Mi/kWh kWh Elevation Change Trip Duration 32 34 32 47 8 4 -3306 41 min 34 32 34.2 44 1.57 22 3300 46 min
  12. elfordon

    Have any new owners of a Dual Max R1T posted about their experiences yet?

    Nothing scientific to report, but Large Charge Marge, an R1T max dual (not performance) made it from IL to CO just now. We used ABRP to pick the chargers and duration. I had it set for quickest arrival. Marge does not seem to suffer from the high altitude, unlike SOME people (aka, me). I...
  13. elfordon

    navigation system the worst there is.

    We are on our first trip with Large Charge Marge, an R1T Max Pack, which we got a few weeks ago. Marge took 3 years, 3 months, and 15 days to arrive, so I’ve spent a little time on these forums with serious truck envy. Our plan of attack has been: Map the trip for the day using ABRP Premium...
  14. elfordon

    DCFC Stopping at 89% SOC

    Maybe it's a built-in check with Rivian vehicles? I'll actually have a truck and an informed opinion in about 3 hours. :)
  15. elfordon

    DCFC Stopping at 89% SOC

    As a general rule, don’t fast charge past 80%. https://www.chargepoint.com/blog/when-and-how-use-dc-fast-charging
  16. elfordon

    Max Pack R1T Dual (NOT Performance) - Got my VIN 10/24/2023!

    Congrats on the truck! I should get mine next week. Coincidentally, I asked my guide about the tonneau covers since we have a manual one ordered. (I was thinking that picking up at the factory help since no shipping would be involved.) He said they ship from their facility in California. So I'd...
  17. elfordon

    Max Pack R1T Dual (NOT Performance) - Got my VIN 10/24/2023!

    Finally hit “ready for purchase“ today! Max Pack R1T Dual, Glacier White, Ocean Coast Order date: July 2020 Final config confirmation: 9/28/2023 VIN received: 10/20/2023 Ready for purchase: 11/7/2023 Is it really gonna happen or will it fail QC?
  18. elfordon

    Max Pack R1T Dual (NOT Performance) - Got my VIN 10/24/2023!

    Ugh. Six days I've had this freakin' VIN, and still no 7-step email yet. 170 weeks of Rivian yanking me around. What's a few more, eh? :headbang:
  19. elfordon

    Max Pack R1T Dual (NOT Performance) - Got my VIN 10/24/2023!

    Life sometimes gets in the way of optimal choices. But that would be ideal.


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