One week in - stuff that's surprised me

[ryunited]

I received my DM-LP 24 R1S this past Monday and have been thinking a lot on first impressions. I'd thank everyone here for all the detailed reviews and thought I would provide my perspectives as someone who fell in love with the R1S in concept but is absolutely not a car guy or outdoorsy, and is coming from a Y - so here are some things that I've liked that I don't remember people really talking about:

- It's super easy to drive. Coming from the crazy amount of stuff going on on my Y's screen I have found everything very straightforward. I have seen all kinds of detailed takes here on different stats you can find and settings but at least for my DM set up the modes (there are only 3) were self evident with clear use cases and the layout of everything is super clean and simple.

- The windshield wipers work. And bring able to control them easily from the stalk is great.

- I'm terrified of hitting something while parking after reading all the threads on the cost of body work and so far the 360 overhead has been great. Our rims on the Y have all kinds of rash and the overhead view is really practical. (Similarly the blind spot protection is so welcome).

- I really like the carabineer fob. Feels and looks great and honestly , I don't want to grab my phone all the time for opening the frunk.

- I read so much about the charger not working, but my Pixel has been charging pretty consistently (knock on Ocean Coast).

- Lastly, the experience picking up the car was by far the best I've had doing so. My wife and I enjoyed it and spent like 2 hrs at the SC. People being nice helps.

This stuff is all probably obvious, but just wanted to say for anyone potentially intimidated by the Rivian, I've found it very friendly.

Hoping everyone is enjoying theirs!

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[R1v1anNoob]

Picking mine up next week. Can’t wait!

Did you use a delivery checklist by chance?

 

[COdogman]

Oh Yeah!

 

[iansriv]

Congrats! The R1 is my first EV and after 6 months I'm really enjoying it. Here's to lots of miles and smiles!

 

[Mark_AZR1T]

I received my DM-LP 24 R1S this past Monday and have been thinking a lot on first impressions. I'd thank everyone here for all the detailed reviews and thought I would provide my perspectives as someone who fell in love with the R1S in concept but is absolutely not a car guy or outdoorsy, and is coming from a Y - so here are some things that I've liked that I don't remember people really talking about:

- It's super easy to drive. Coming from the crazy amount of stuff going on on my Y's screen I have found everything very straightforward. I have seen all kinds of detailed takes here on different stats you can find and settings but at least for my DM set up the modes (there are only 3) were self evident with clear use cases and the layout of everything is super clean and simple.

- The windshield wipers work. And bring able to control them easily from the stalk is great.

- I'm terrified of hitting something while parking after reading all the threads on the cost of body work and so far the 360 overhead has been great. Our rims on the Y have all kinds of rash and the overhead view is really practical. (Similarly the blind spot protection is so welcome).

- I really like the carabineer fob. Feels and looks great and honestly , I don't want to grab my phone all the time for opening the frunk.

- I read so much about the charger not working, but my Pixel has been charging pretty consistently (knock on Ocean Coast).

- Lastly, the experience picking up the car was by far the best I've had doing so. My wife and I enjoyed it and spent like 2 hrs at the SC. People being nice helps.

This stuff is all probably obvious, but just wanted to say for anyone potentially intimidated by the Rivian, I've found it very friendly.

Hoping everyone is enjoying theirs!

Excellent initial review! Welcome to the club!

 

[ryunited]

Picking mine up next week. Can’t wait!

Did you use a delivery checklist by chance?

That would have been smarter. We just peppered the poor guy at the SC with questions for a few hours.

 

[LindaC]

I've had mine (R1S-QM-Glacier-OC/dark ash) for about 30 days and absolutely LOVE it. Most I have previously spent on a vehicle, and waiting for over 2 yrs, I was afraid I would be disappointed, quite to the contrary...it's perfect for me! My other vehicles a 2000 MR2 (still have and love it) and a 2010 Jeep Commander (also a great heavy vehicle with huge hemi)...maybe part of the enjoyment is finally moving into the current century with safety features and such, and moving to EV, but love the silent power and everything about it. I also had a great experience with SC (Miami).

 

[moosetags]

Opal is our first EV. We are almost a year in and she is great! Best wishes with yours.

Nrian

 

[Twitter Fingers]

I also got a 24 DM LP R1S last month, and I also have a Pixel (8 pro). The wireless charger works great and charges my phone very fast.

 

[Egen]

I received my DM-LP 24 R1S this past Monday and have been thinking a lot on first impressions. I'd thank everyone here for all the detailed reviews and thought I would provide my perspectives as someone who fell in love with the R1S in concept but is absolutely not a car guy or outdoorsy, and is coming from a Y - so here are some things that I've liked that I don't remember people really talking about:

- It's super easy to drive. Coming from the crazy amount of stuff going on on my Y's screen I have found everything very straightforward. I have seen all kinds of detailed takes here on different stats you can find and settings but at least for my DM set up the modes (there are only 3) were self evident with clear use cases and the layout of everything is super clean and simple.

- The windshield wipers work. And bring able to control them easily from the stalk is great.

- I'm terrified of hitting something while parking after reading all the threads on the cost of body work and so far the 360 overhead has been great. Our rims on the Y have all kinds of rash and the overhead view is really practical. (Similarly the blind spot protection is so welcome).

- I really like the carabineer fob. Feels and looks great and honestly , I don't want to grab my phone all the time for opening the frunk.

- I read so much about the charger not working, but my Pixel has been charging pretty consistently (knock on Ocean Coast).

- Lastly, the experience picking up the car was by far the best I've had doing so. My wife and I enjoyed it and spent like 2 hrs at the SC. People being nice helps.

This stuff is all probably obvious, but just wanted to say for anyone potentially intimidated by the Rivian, I've found it very friendly.

Hoping everyone is enjoying theirs!

FYI, there is a physical button above the front bumper for opening the frunk

 

[ryunited]

FYI, there is a physical button above the front bumper for opening the frunk

Lol! My four year old just discovered this today too!

Is there one on the Y too?

 

[ryunited]

I also got a 24 DM LP R1S last month, and I also have a Pixel (8 pro). The wireless charger works great and charges my phone very fast.

I'm on a Pixel 6 and my wife has a 7 both charge fine. Maybe the issue Apple related or simply resolved?

 

[Kacey3]

FYI, there is a physical button above the front bumper for opening the frunk

This is the only way that I ever open the frunk. Anything else is more time consuming.

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