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There has been some suggestion floating around that the performance unlock for dual motors only applies in sport mode. Looks like Rivian just cleared that up in an email to dual motor owners.
Rivian R1T R1S Dual Motor Performance Upgrade/Unlock applies to all modes (including All-Purpose) 1742588113987-hl
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There has been some suggestion floating around that the performance unlock for dual motors only applies in sport mode. Looks like Rivian just cleared that up in an email to dual motor owners.
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Amazing! I was going to test that myself, but now I don't have to!
 

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Still not worth it in my opinion. Regular dual motor is fast enough in all purpose.
 

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Can anyone confirm with draggy or something similar? I’m in AZ and willing to do this if anyone has a 0-60 tracker that I can borrow!
 

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Can anyone confirm with draggy or something similar? I’m in AZ and willing to do this if anyone has a 0-60 tracker that I can borrow!
There are apps that can do this based on GPS :)
 

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Wait wait, so those of who already have dual motor performance from the start get more power in AP mode? Or was it always a little more power than the dual motor non performance?

Also what was the footnote "1" referenced?
 

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Wait wait, so those of who already have dual motor performance from the start get more power in AP mode? Or was it always a little more power than the dual motor non performance?

Also what was the footnote "1" referenced?
I think it means the DMP has more power across the board, from get-go.
Here is the footnote:

Rivian R1T R1S Dual Motor Performance Upgrade/Unlock applies to all modes (including All-Purpose) Screenshot_20250321-191936
 

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I guess that’s why I think it already feels more than quick enough in all purpose. I’m sure the regular dual also feels fast too.
 

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I don’t know how to say this but here is a comparison:

my 5.4 sec single motor long range model 3 feels way faster than the 4.5 sec R1T… 🤣

Visualize a small 50-seater commuter plane at takeoff vs a super jumbo 400 seater Dreamliner take off. From inside both planes, the 50 seater takeoff is more ā€œexcitingā€ - if I can say so - everything shakes and bumps. lot more noise - you get the thrill. The super jumbo gets up into air without any fanfare and faster - but it is ā€œboringā€. the quiet luxurious air-suspended Rivian feels slower even though faster than my M3 šŸ˜€šŸ˜€.
A 0.5sec reduction (for $5000 - interesting numbers!!) - will still feel like the same super jumbo quiet experience….ā€boringā€. On the other hand. the Tri or Quad could be quite a diff story
 

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Made the upgrade. Totally worth it for me personally. It’s not so much the extra speed, it’s the handling in Sport Mode.

If you both like driving and have the resources, get it. But the regular dual motor is great and if you don’t enjoy driving that much or you can’t imagine the handling being a benefit, skip it.
 

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I don’t know how to say this but here is a comparison:

my 5.4 sec single motor long range model 3 feels way faster than the 4.5 sec R1T… 🤣

Visualize a small 50-seater commuter plane at takeoff vs a super jumbo 400 seater Dreamliner take off. From inside both planes, the 50 seater takeoff is more ā€œexcitingā€ - if I can say so - everything shakes and bumps. lot more noise - you get the thrill. The super jumbo gets up into air without any fanfare and faster - but it is ā€œboringā€. the quiet luxurious air-suspended Rivian feels slower even though faster than my M3 šŸ˜€šŸ˜€.
A 0.5sec reduction (for $5000 - interesting numbers!!) - will still feel like the same super jumbo quiet experience….ā€boringā€. On the other hand. the Tri or Quad could be quite a diff story
I had to re-read this... and was more confused the second time through!
Doesn't matter, sounds like you enjoy driving, which is 100% the point of these babies! šŸ¤”šŸ˜‰
 

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Made the upgrade. Totally worth it for me personally. It’s not so much the extra speed, it’s the handling in Sport Mode.

If you both like driving and have the resources, get it. But the regular dual motor is great and if you don’t enjoy driving that much or you can’t imagine the handling being a benefit, skip it.
I do enjoy driving and have the resources... the confirmation that HP unlock is NOT limited to sport mode has me even closer to jumping off the fence - but I just can't see to press the button!
I'll be honest, if there wasn't so much uncertainty vis a vis USA - Canada political situation, I think decision would be over. Man I hate Trump.
Sorry for the political injection, but that's literally the reason - I can't send money South right now. Dammit.
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I don’t know how to say this but here is a comparison:

my 5.4 sec single motor long range model 3 feels way faster than the 4.5 sec R1T… 🤣

Visualize a small 50-seater commuter plane at takeoff vs a super jumbo 400 seater Dreamliner take off. From inside both planes, the 50 seater takeoff is more ā€œexcitingā€ - if I can say so - everything shakes and bumps. lot more noise - you get the thrill. The super jumbo gets up into air without any fanfare and faster - but it is ā€œboringā€. the quiet luxurious air-suspended Rivian feels slower even though faster than my M3 šŸ˜€šŸ˜€.
A 0.5sec reduction (for $5000 - interesting numbers!!) - will still feel like the same super jumbo quiet experience….ā€boringā€. On the other hand. the Tri or Quad could be quite a diff story
0-30 times I think are really what gives you that pushed back into your seat acceleration. Sport mode on a DMP does improve there quite a bit, but I think it's just the mass of the truck. My Mach E GT still felt faster of the line (and coincidently what caused my passengers motion sickness, leading to my trade).
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