Weekly Rivian Responds - V2V / V2H + Dual Motor Info !

[NWCamper]

I am just being an ass. Folks are pretty picky about these vehicles and I guess Rivian entertains those folks.

Think of those with Toyotas that had the entune system - only a few years ago. Talk about torture.

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[Ravenron]

I am just being an ass. Folks are pretty picky about these vehicles and I guess Rivian entertains those folks.

Think of those with Toyotas that had the entune system - only a few years ago. Talk about torture.

No worries...your post just triggered my PTSD...

 

[Tampa R1T]

Enphase announced a bidirectional charger for 2024 release

https://electrek.co/2023/02/02/enphase-enph-introduces-bi-directional-ev-charging/

 

[sub]

• We plan to add the Spare Tire for both R1T and R1S to Gear Shop later this year! That’ll be the pathway for owners to buy spares post-delivery, and we’ll be sure to notify customers once they’re available to purchase.

Considering that in Rivian'ese "later this year" translates to "Dec 31 at the soonest", that is a pretty disappointing update for people who think spare tires are important.

 

[Mysta]

Considering that in Rivian'ese "later this year" translates to "Dec 31 at the soonest", that is a pretty disappointing update for people who think spare tires are important.

Eh i think it’ll be before end of q2

 

[sub]

Eh i think it’ll be before end of q2

If so, wouldn't that would be the first time Rivian has ever followed through on something before the last day of the provided window.

 

[NWCamper]

A simple solution, although I respect the environmental/climate change argument, is to own a gas powered generator. which I do. Power outage for more than 24 hours - I was able to parlay my $400 Win generator to keep our food happy.
Oh, what is supposed to happen with bidirectional charging? It seems to me to be an accessory extravaganza.
As the powers move to demand electrical heat or a heat pump---
I have natural gas....
I think one needs to define what needs to be comfortable,.
I am all for no gas of any kind, but the charging shit is quite quant.

 

[Mysta]

A simple solution, although I respect the environmental/climate change argument, is to own a gas powered generator. which I do. Power outage for more than 24 hours - I was able to parlay my $400 Win generator to keep our food happy.
Oh, what is supposed to happen with bidirectional charging? It seems to me to be an accessory extravaganza.
As the powers move to demand electrical heat or a heat pump---
I have natural gas....
I think one needs to define what needs to be comfortable,.
I am all for no gas of any kind, but the charging shit is quite quant.

Who cares why people want this? A generator is loud and annoying to setup. Can’t run long without being refilled. Rivian can power a house for like 3 days and thats not limiting what you’re using. Bidirectional can power accessories, an rv, or charge a friend in need, or a motorcycle. Could even use it for time of use if you wanted.

 

[NWCamper]

I can see you don't know the power of a simple 1800 watt gas powered generator.

I am more worried about powering my car.

You get the humanitarian award. There problem is what, what do you do when you got no power?

Got two EV's, awesome. Hate gas. But are we there yet?

On a power outage, you running to an EA charger?

Technology is there. So what? 2k in accessories?

 

[Mysta]

I can see you don't know the power of a simple 1800 watt gas powered generator.

I am more worried about powering my car.

You get the humanitarian award. There problem is what, what do you do when you got no power?

Got two EV's, awesome. Hate gas. But are we there yet?

On a power outage, you running to an EA charger?

Technology is there. So what? 2k in accessories?

Solar panels, where are you getting gas in a crisis? I don’t need to be humanitarian if I’m practical. Let me know when your fuel refinery is running.

 

[NWCamper]

There's only a few in the USA. But there's a coop in town that sells fuel without ethanol. Nevermind. You threw solar panels in there. Have not seen that tax credit. Must've been on my old laptop.
Accessorize accordingly.
Small gas engines are obsolete.

 

[Mysta]

Use hyperbole all you want, installed my own panels, got 55% back credit wise, already paid for themselves. CCS standard supports bidirectional charging, why wouldn’t I want something that only brings extra value? Seems stupid to wish otherwise.

 

[zefram47]

Think of those with Toyotas that had the entune system - only a few years ago. Talk about torture.

I have one...in a 2016 4Runner. Long before Toyota succumbed to the pressure to use CarPlay, though it had only come out two years earlier and the same year a major update was made to the 4Runner...so I wouldn't have expected it to have it. Bluetooth works fine and so does the FM radio. But at least it has XM Radio off a satellite. Literally the only vehicle in my current fleet that I pay for XM, because I'm frequently in areas without cell coverage and I can at least rely on the satellite 95% of the time unless I'm in a canyon. It also still allows USB audio. Rivian relies on cellular service and does NOT have USB audio capability. So when you're stuff off-grid without cell service all you have to fall back on is shitty quality Bluetooth audio.

 

[MoreTrout]

Wow, V2H confirmed, this is great news. I'm guessing they are developing their own in house V2H charging station like Ford offers for $1310 plus installation.

The $1310 is just their level 2 home charger. The V2H inverter needed from Ford for the Lightning is $3.9k plus installation. For Rivian, it gave me some hope the Reddit at least mentioned it will be based on the CCS standard. I much prefer what Enphase will sell next year as it will seamlessly integrate into my solar system. Rivian uses ISO 15118 which is what Enphase supports, so no reason it shouldn't.

 

[Metaphor]

A nice article from Jalopnik indicating R1s have necessary hardware to support V2H two way charging. This should be a nice update Hopefully someday soon!

Now i need to get that transfer switch wired up…
https://jalopnik.com/your-rivian-can-power-your-home-with-an-upcoming-softwa-1850079285

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