2024 Rivian R1S Dual Large
22in
Luxury Electric SUV · AWD
Based on battery health, build quality, owner data, EPA range, and market pricing
Above average for 2024 EV SUVs (class avg 66 · top 37%)
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The 2024 Rivian R1S Dual Large (22in) is rated at 665 hp, 341 miles of EPA range and a 129 kWh battery, and a mid-pack composite means the records-and-test-drive call matters more than the headline.
Score read
A 68/100 makes this worth comparing, not chasing. Software and driver-assist score is the cleaner read at 79/100; range and efficiency score needs more diligence at 56/100. Reddit threads cluster around owner satisfaction and software tech — verify both against the service records. A clean VIN lookup matters more than the headline count.
Price context
Used examples are running around $67,700. This trim started from $82,000 new, though options can push the actual sticker higher; treat the market number as your negotiation floor and pull a current KBB Fair Purchase before naming a price.
Who this is for
✓ Good for
- ⏱ Daily commuter ≤50 mi/day, predictable charging
- ↦ Road tripper Long trips, needs DC fast network
- ☷ Family hauler 3+ kids, cargo, towing
✗ Avoid if you are a
- $ Bargain hunter Best TCO, reliability + low depreciation
Gotchas
- Serviceable Recall paperwork has to match the exact VIN.
Mitigation Use NHTSA and the automaker lookup, then require repair records instead of a verbal promise.
- Built in Range is the easy place to overbuy this trim (56/100).
Mitigation Check your commute, winter margin, and fast-charge plan before you assume the EPA number fits your use.
Pre-purchase inspection
- 1 Run the exact VIN through NHTSA and the automaker recall lookup before discussing price.
- 2 Compare the dashboard range estimate with the EPA 341-mile rating after a full charge.
- 3 Confirm how much of the 8-year/175,000-mile battery warranty remains and whether it transfers.
- 4 If road trips matter, run a short DC fast-charge session and watch whether speed tapers normally.
- 5 Map your normal highway route and winter margin against the EPA range before you treat it as a road-trip car.
VIN status first This model has 6 NHTSA recall records. The exact VIN lookup decides whether the car in front of you is clear.
Complaint context This scan found 14 NHTSA complaint records (4.7 per 10K VINs, low for any vehicle class). Read the themes below before treating the raw count as the verdict.
Price anchor Current market range is $67,700-$67,700. Use that range to compare listings for the same trim, mileage, and condition.
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Price-gated peer set: vehicles within $54.2K–$81.2K market value (±20% of $67.7K). 3 outscore · 3 score within ±2. Mixed across makes — no "spend more, score better" comps.
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- ✓ Better build quality
- ✓ Better infotainment UX
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- ✓ Notably better build quality
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The federal $4,000 used-EV credit ended Sept 30, 2025.
But 10 states still run their own used-EV rebate programs — some up to $5,000. Pick your state to see what's available for this trim.
Source & disclaimer
Dealers make ~$15,900 on the average car loan.
After the price is set, the finance manager runs four plays to rebuild margin. Every buyer without a pre-approval is a target. Here's exactly what they run — and what stops each one.
78% of dealer loans carry a hidden +1.13% markup above what the lender actually charges. You never see it — it's buried in the contract. · CFPB
Dealer must match or beat your lender — they can't add margin invisibly. The markup play is dead on arrival.
Once you answer, they stretch the term to hit your number. Median result: $4K less off the price, 12 more months on the loan. · Industry avg
Financing is done. Only the sale price is on the table — and the dealer knows it.
Back-office F&I profit averages $1,975/vehicle, up 8.5% YoY. These products exist — but dealer markup is 4–10x what you'd pay elsewhere. · Dealership Guy
Dealer GAP runs $500–1K. Your insurer sells the same coverage for $100–250 over 5 years. Now you know.
"Your loan fell through — come re-sign." This pulls your APR up +5% on average. It's legal. It works because you've already driven the car home. · Ctr for Responsible Lending
A lender commitment letter means the deal is final. "Pending dealer approval" doesn't apply. You can't be yo-yo'd.
That's 16 months of your car payment — handed to the dealer's finance department for nothing.
Takes 2 minutes. No obligation to use it — but you'll walk in with all the leverage.
Pre-approval is a soft credit inquiry — no score impact. FICO treats all auto-loan hard pulls within 14 days as one, so you can still shop rates at the dealer.
NHTSA Recalls (6)
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles. The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govRivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1S and R1T vehicles that previously had service performed. The toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly during service procedures performed before March 10, 2025.
The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govRivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. The D-ring bolts for one or both front seat belt anchorage assemblies may not have been properly installed.
An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govRivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. The attachment clips on the upper B-pillar and/or C-pillar trim panels may have been damaged during a service procedure.
Damaged pillar trim panel clips can result in improper side curtain air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govRivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2023-2024 EDV, R1S, and R1T vehicles. The headlights may be improperly aimed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govRivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. The dashboard air bag warning label may be missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Without the dashboard label, operators may be unaware of the increased risks that an air bag poses to an infant or child in the front seat, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govNHTSA Complaints (14 total · 4.7 per 10K US vehicles · low for any vehicle class)
On [XXX], I was driving my Rivian R1S on [XXX] in the far left lane at highway speed on a smooth, straight road when I suddenly and completely lost control of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle swerved right, struck a vehicle in the middle lane, then veered left, spun, and collided head-on with the guardrail on the right side of the road. I was evaluated at the scene by EMT. There were no warning lamps, messages, or any symptoms of any kind prior to the failure. The loss of control was instantaneous and without any prior indication of a problem. Review of video footage captured by the vehicle's own cameras clearly shows the rear driver-side toe link failing and the rear wheel moving in a manner inconsistent with normal operation immediately prior to loss of control. At the scene, the rear driver-side wheel was visibly sitting at an abnormal angle, inconsistent with normal alignment, and the toe link bolt was visibly absent from its mounting location. The vehicle is currently being preserved as evidence and is available for inspection. The mounting location where the toe link bolt should be seated is visible and available for examination. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by Rivian, a dealer, or any independent service center. I am aware that Rivian issued NHTSA recall 26V003 on January 8, 2026, covering 2022-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles for this exact defect — rear toe link joint separation while driving, which increases the risk of a crash without prior warning. Rivian acknowledged awareness of at least one prior crash related to this defect prior to the recall filing. My vehicle has no recall campaigns needing VIN-specific checks on record and I was never notified of recall 26V003 or any related service campaign. This incident resulted in a multi-vehicle accident on a public highway. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
On [XXX], I was driving my Rivian R1S on [XXX] in the far left lane at highway speed on a smooth, straight road when I suddenly and completely lost control of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle swerved right, struck a vehicle in the middle lane, then veered left, spun, and collided head-on with the guardrail on the right side of the road. I was evaluated at the scene by EMT. There were no warning lamps, messages, or any symptoms of any kind prior to the failure. The loss of control was instantaneous and without any prior indication of a problem. Review of video footage captured by the vehicle's own cameras clearly shows the rear driver-side toe link failing and the rear wheel moving in a manner inconsistent with normal operation immediately prior to loss of control. At the scene, the rear driver-side wheel was visibly sitting at an abnormal angle, inconsistent with normal alignment, and the toe link bolt was visibly absent from its mounting location. The vehicle is currently being preserved as evidence and is available for inspection. The mounting location where the toe link bolt should be seated is visible and available for examination. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by Rivian, a dealer, or any independent service center. I am aware that Rivian issued NHTSA recall 26V003 on January 8, 2026, covering 2022-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles for this exact defect — rear toe link joint separation while driving, which increases the risk of a crash without prior warning. Rivian acknowledged awareness of at least one prior crash related to this defect prior to the recall filing. My vehicle has no recall campaigns needing VIN-specific checks on record and I was never notified of recall 26V003 or any related service campaign. This incident resulted in a multi-vehicle accident on a public highway. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2024 Rivian R1S. The contact stated that while his wife was attempting to park in a parking space, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The brake pedal was violently depressed however the vehicle continued to accelerate. No warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle hit a curb in a landscaping zone and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy during the incident. No medical attention was provided but the contact and the contact’s daughter suffered minor neck, side, and back pain. The wife also sustained minor unknown injuries, A police report was filed with the Oswego State Department, but the report was not provided. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.
The contact owns a 2024 Rivian R1S. The contact stated that while his wife was attempting to park in a parking space, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The brake pedal was violently depressed however the vehicle continued to accelerate. No warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle hit a curb in a landscaping zone and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy during the incident. No medical attention was provided but the contact and the contact’s daughter suffered minor neck, side, and back pain. The wife also sustained minor unknown injuries, A police report was filed with the Oswego State Department, but the report was not provided. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.
My vehicle has been a service seven times, each time I have complained about my wife not being recognized by the passenger seat. She weighs 100 pounds, and I’m told that the weight limit is 65. On the latest visit they replaced the passenger seat and told me if it still does it, then it is a design flaw, and I’ll have to deal with it. Don’t find this acceptable as it affects my wife’s safety, and would like the manufacturer to rectify the issues of the airbag will function correctly.
My vehicle has been a service seven times, each time I have complained about my wife not being recognized by the passenger seat. She weighs 100 pounds, and I’m told that the weight limit is 65. On the latest visit they replaced the passenger seat and told me if it still does it, then it is a design flaw, and I’ll have to deal with it. Don’t find this acceptable as it affects my wife’s safety, and would like the manufacturer to rectify the issues of the airbag will function correctly.
Below are the diagnostics that Rivian says happened. I pulled into a parking space and as I placed my foot on the brake the car launched forward. I DID NOT hold both peddles down at the same time. The car malfunctioned and thank god I hit another parked car and not a person. The car has no been in the shop and at Rivian service center for the last 4 months. They are taking no responsibility for the events and are not returning my calls. I have read on many chat boards that this has happened to other drivers and they say it is "user error". a car with this much power should not be accidentally able to be put into launch mode. Vehicle enters a parking lot area at approximately 6:38 PM PST as vehicle speed is reduced and steering is consistent with parking lot maneuvers. Vehicle proceeds to travel at speeds below 15 mph. At approximately 6:40 PM PST the vehicle beings to turn left, then right while traveling at speeds below 7 mph. At this time, the steering wheel is returned to a centered position when the accelerator pedal is depressed to 98% application. Accelerator pedal and brake pedal are depressed simultaneously again as the vehicle comes into contact with another vehicle. Vehicle comes to a complete stop at 6:40:48 PM PST and remains in Drive. Vehicle remains in Drive and does not move for almost 8 minutes until vehicle is shifted into Reverse then Park at approximately 6:48:18 PM PST.
Below are the diagnostics that Rivian says happened. I pulled into a parking space and as I placed my foot on the brake the car launched forward. I DID NOT hold both peddles down at the same time. The car malfunctioned and thank god I hit another parked car and not a person. The car has no been in the shop and at Rivian service center for the last 4 months. They are taking no responsibility for the events and are not returning my calls. I have read on many chat boards that this has happened to other drivers and they say it is "user error". a car with this much power should not be accidentally able to be put into launch mode. Vehicle enters a parking lot area at approximately 6:38 PM PST as vehicle speed is reduced and steering is consistent with parking lot maneuvers. Vehicle proceeds to travel at speeds below 15 mph. At approximately 6:40 PM PST the vehicle beings to turn left, then right while traveling at speeds below 7 mph. At this time, the steering wheel is returned to a centered position when the accelerator pedal is depressed to 98% application. Accelerator pedal and brake pedal are depressed simultaneously again as the vehicle comes into contact with another vehicle. Vehicle comes to a complete stop at 6:40:48 PM PST and remains in Drive. Vehicle remains in Drive and does not move for almost 8 minutes until vehicle is shifted into Reverse then Park at approximately 6:48:18 PM PST.
Car suddenly lost control, making zig zag movements, none of the safety sensors were working, car went off road and crashed into freeway side fence. Windows airbags deployed on driver window and passenger window behind driver seat
Car suddenly lost control, making zig zag movements, none of the safety sensors were working, car went off road and crashed into freeway side fence. Windows airbags deployed on driver window and passenger window behind driver seat
While backing very slowly into a parking space, I lightly contacted small twigs (please see photo) with the vehicle. There was no impact with another vehicle, pole, wall, or solid object, and no significant force was applied. A child seated in the third row mentioned hearing a light scraping sound. Immediately afterward, the rear window suddenly and violently exploded, sending glass shards into the interior of the vehicle. The glass dispersed forward into the cabin, creating a significant safety hazard for the occupants, including children. There was no prior damage to the window, no visible cracks before the incident, and no collision that would reasonably explain the shattering of tempered glass. The explosion appeared spontaneous and disproportionate to the minor contact with twigs. This incident raises serious concerns about rear window glass integrity and the risk of injury to passengers, particularly children seated near the rear of the vehicle.
While backing very slowly into a parking space, I lightly contacted small twigs (please see photo) with the vehicle. There was no impact with another vehicle, pole, wall, or solid object, and no significant force was applied. A child seated in the third row mentioned hearing a light scraping sound. Immediately afterward, the rear window suddenly and violently exploded, sending glass shards into the interior of the vehicle. The glass dispersed forward into the cabin, creating a significant safety hazard for the occupants, including children. There was no prior damage to the window, no visible cracks before the incident, and no collision that would reasonably explain the shattering of tempered glass. The explosion appeared spontaneous and disproportionate to the minor contact with twigs. This incident raises serious concerns about rear window glass integrity and the risk of injury to passengers, particularly children seated near the rear of the vehicle.
Vehicle was involved in a rear end collision. Vehicle was setup to have Emergency Braking enabled and used the Rivian High Regen setting (one pedal driving). In freeway traffic, the vehicle in front slowed quickly. The vehicle initiated emergency braking, but when the vehicle in front sped away, the vehicle failed to release emergency braking thus resulting in the car behind hitting my Rivian. There was no vehicle to the right of my car. I should have been able to accelerate out of the way and move to the right. It would appear the Rivian system requires a FULL STOP. I was unable to accelerate to mitigate the rear collision damage. Secondly, the vehicle acted like it did not recognize HIGH REGEN setting as a brake input. I have had multiple time where it flashed at me to brake and the HIGH REGEN setting was stopping the vehicle. This is not acceptable. Rivian was contacted and the vehicle taken for service and repair. I was informed that they reviewed the accident and that all systems checked okay. Rivian noted that I did request acceleration from the car, but I did not hold the accelerator long enough for the vehicle to allow me to regain control. I have asked what the threshold is to regain control and they were unable to answer. Minimally I would hope they can describe how their system has been designed so that I can properly drive their vehicle. Ideally, the system should display emergency information on how to override in the event it forces the car to stop on a freeway. I am sure the Rivian system is smart enough to see that I was on a freeway and I would hope smart enough to detect that I could have safely moved to the right as other cars did to avoid collision. I firmly believe the incident could have been avoided. Vehicle had all cameras enabled and full accident is recorded and available for review. Rivian also collected vehicle diagnostic logs.
Vehicle was involved in a rear end collision. Vehicle was setup to have Emergency Braking enabled and used the Rivian High Regen setting (one pedal driving). In freeway traffic, the vehicle in front slowed quickly. The vehicle initiated emergency braking, but when the vehicle in front sped away, the vehicle failed to release emergency braking thus resulting in the car behind hitting my Rivian. There was no vehicle to the right of my car. I should have been able to accelerate out of the way and move to the right. It would appear the Rivian system requires a FULL STOP. I was unable to accelerate to mitigate the rear collision damage. Secondly, the vehicle acted like it did not recognize HIGH REGEN setting as a brake input. I have had multiple time where it flashed at me to brake and the HIGH REGEN setting was stopping the vehicle. This is not acceptable. Rivian was contacted and the vehicle taken for service and repair. I was informed that they reviewed the accident and that all systems checked okay. Rivian noted that I did request acceleration from the car, but I did not hold the accelerator long enough for the vehicle to allow me to regain control. I have asked what the threshold is to regain control and they were unable to answer. Minimally I would hope they can describe how their system has been designed so that I can properly drive their vehicle. Ideally, the system should display emergency information on how to override in the event it forces the car to stop on a freeway. I am sure the Rivian system is smart enough to see that I was on a freeway and I would hope smart enough to detect that I could have safely moved to the right as other cars did to avoid collision. I firmly believe the incident could have been avoided. Vehicle had all cameras enabled and full accident is recorded and available for review. Rivian also collected vehicle diagnostic logs.
Front wheel hub bolts back out on their own. This is a huge safety problem and needs a public recall. It is a known problem. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Front wheel hub bolts back out on their own. This is a huge safety problem and needs a public recall. It is a known problem. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Vehicle stopped working while driving. It completely shut off even though I had 250 miles of range available. It looked up the rear wheels and came to a very harsh stop. It was immobilized and even with a hard reset it didn’t come back to life.
Vehicle stopped working while driving. It completely shut off even though I had 250 miles of range available. It looked up the rear wheels and came to a very harsh stop. It was immobilized and even with a hard reset it didn’t come back to life.
The horn is so quiet that when I was driving on the highway at 65 mph, someone changed lanes without looking. I tried to use the horn, but it was so soft that neither the other driver nor I could hear it, which nearly caused a major accident. I’ve spoken to other owners who have also noticed this issue. This could also be dangerous for pedestrians in case of a wrong crossing, as the horn may not be loud enough to alert them.
The horn is so quiet that when I was driving on the highway at 65 mph, someone changed lanes without looking. I tried to use the horn, but it was so soft that neither the other driver nor I could hear it, which nearly caused a major accident. I’ve spoken to other owners who have also noticed this issue. This could also be dangerous for pedestrians in case of a wrong crossing, as the horn may not be loud enough to alert them.
The contact owns a 2024 Rivian R1S. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear windshield shattered without impact. The contact's husband was outside and heard an abnormal cracking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact's husband witnessed the rear windshield shattering and bulging outwards. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for inspection at the owner's expense. The contact stated that upon investigating the failure, the contact found out that nickel was used in the tempered glass, which weakened the glass. The contact had safety concerns about driving the vehicle. The failure mileage was 43,511.
The contact owns a 2024 Rivian R1S. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear windshield shattered without impact. The contact's husband was outside and heard an abnormal cracking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact's husband witnessed the rear windshield shattering and bulging outwards. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for inspection at the owner's expense. The contact stated that upon investigating the failure, the contact found out that nickel was used in the tempered glass, which weakened the glass. The contact had safety concerns about driving the vehicle. The failure mileage was 43,511.
clunking/thumping noise coming from front end over speed bumps like something is loose or going to fall apart. have taken car into service few times and was told its normal, its getting worse. Online forum threads have mentioned same issue, I am afraid one of these days something going to snap and cause a breakdown or even worse terrible accident.
clunking/thumping noise coming from front end over speed bumps like something is loose or going to fall apart. have taken car into service few times and was told its normal, its getting worse. Online forum threads have mentioned same issue, I am afraid one of these days something going to snap and cause a breakdown or even worse terrible accident.
Rivian has a 'kneel' option that uses the powered air suspension to lower the vehicle to make entry and exiting the vehicle easier for users. Yes, this can be turned off or on. When on, the function stops if a main door (driver/passenger) is open and left open the car will not continue to kneel for safety purposes. However, it does NOT stop if you are using the rear hatch to access anything. The car continues to kneel. I have hit my head multiple times on the rear hatch because I am behind the vehicle and assume a certain amount of head room and the car is still kneeling and I do not realize it and stand up like I was and hit my head. I have notified Rivian and asked for updates. I consider this a critical issue and has caused minor injury or confusion momentarily. I live on a busy street and the last thing I need is to hit my head and be knocked out. I have not heard anything from Rivian on my request and an update came out to 'fix' items but this was not included. I advised if it was not I would file an official complaint to make them take security and safety issues seriously.
Rivian has a 'kneel' option that uses the powered air suspension to lower the vehicle to make entry and exiting the vehicle easier for users. Yes, this can be turned off or on. When on, the function stops if a main door (driver/passenger) is open and left open the car will not continue to kneel for safety purposes. However, it does NOT stop if you are using the rear hatch to access anything. The car continues to kneel. I have hit my head multiple times on the rear hatch because I am behind the vehicle and assume a certain amount of head room and the car is still kneeling and I do not realize it and stand up like I was and hit my head. I have notified Rivian and asked for updates. I consider this a critical issue and has caused minor injury or confusion momentarily. I live on a busy street and the last thing I need is to hit my head and be knocked out. I have not heard anything from Rivian on my request and an update came out to 'fix' items but this was not included. I advised if it was not I would file an official complaint to make them take security and safety issues seriously.
The 15mm nut securing the 2nd row seat track, behind the passenger front seat, was not secure and the seat track moved in all directions by several millimeters. The nut was stripped and could not be tightened. This manufacturing defect was repaired by Rivian. However, given the ongoing quality issues with this Rivian, I would speculate that other safety related defects have yet to be discovered.
The 15mm nut securing the 2nd row seat track, behind the passenger front seat, was not secure and the seat track moved in all directions by several millimeters. The nut was stripped and could not be tightened. This manufacturing defect was repaired by Rivian. However, given the ongoing quality issues with this Rivian, I would speculate that other safety related defects have yet to be discovered.
What Owners Are Saying
"Funny, I had the exact opposite experience. I went from an X7 to an R1S and have never looked back. I absolutely hated the native tech in the BMW. Nothing was intuitive. Way too confusing for no reason. Address book, navigation all terrible unless you used car play. It’s a bmw so the interior and handling was top notch that’s about it. Not to mention it was a gas guzzler! We’ve had several BMW’s over the years and IMO the X7 was the worst one we owned."
"6 months with a Rivian R1S Gen 2 I wanted to share an honest 6-month ownership review of my **Rivian R1S Dual Performance Gen 2 with Max Battery**. Short version: **I love this truck and I’d drive it every day.** Fixing some software issues - as the keyless entry - imho is the best car in its category! **The Good (and there’s a lot):** I genuinely **love driving this vehicle**! * **Ride & suspension:** outstanding. Smooth, planted, comfortable. * **Space:** this is the main reason we bought it. Tons of room for kids, gear, and life. No more claustrophobic feeling. If you have little kids, this is for you! * **Interior:** feels premium, airy, and well thought out. * **Headroom / open feeling:** having air above your head again is something you don’t realize you miss. * **Frunk (powered!):** finally a frunk I actually use. * **Tire inflator:** small thing, but incredibly useful and well integrated. Get it, once you have it, you will see how useful it is! * **Overall driving experience:** it's amazing! If Rivian nailed one thing, it’s **how this vehicle feels to drive and live in physically**. **What can be improved and where I struggle…** Every time Rivian releases a software update, there *are* meaningful improvements (for example, when Google Maps was added). I wish they would release updates more often! **Main issues I’ve experienced:** * **Keyless entry is my biggest complaint.** I don’t like at all that the car needs to auto-present the handles while I am nearby. While sitting in a bar with the car parked nearby, the car unlocked 10 times in 20 minutes with people walking by and looking into the car. This happened also in a not-great area, with people literally opening the door and looking inside. This is unacceptable and honestly absurd. I.e. in Tesla, the car remains locked unless I push the lever: this should be the behavior. * **Remote connection is very unstable and slow:** the AC preconditioning and remote commands often fail on the first try. It happens both on full AT&T coverage (Premium Connectivity active) *and* on “home” Wi-Fi (500 Mbps FTTH). * **Settings get lost after updates**: this is so annoying! After each update, my Music shortcuts preferences reset to the default ones(I hide everything except Spotify, TuneIn, and Phone) and some other preferences randomly reset. * **Settings randomly don’t work or don’t save**: this happens so many times! I.e., Gear Guard settings revert even when set correctly (e.g., turned off at home), or the KeyLess Entry preferences. * **No priority key**: there is no way to set which phone/key has priority if more phones - i.e. me and my wife - are in the car. * **Car locks when walking away, but windows stay open.** Why doesn’t it auto-close windows?!? This is basic functionality and many basic cars have had since forever! * **No way to turn on only the rear lights from the console**. If you have kids, you know why I miss this! * **Radio issues:** I constantly have random issue where th"
"- Elevation: ~4,000 ft - Battery Remaining: 150 miles - Efficiency Drop: 1.34 mi/kWh - Notes: Uphill driving plus a brief slowdown knocked efficiency down hard. Recovered quickly. - Distance to Destination: 50 miles - Battery Remaining: 122 miles - Efficiency: 3.61 mi/kWh - Elevation: 2,600 ft - Temperature: 95°F - Notes: Massive efficiency rebound from regenerative braking on the downhill. - Distance to Destination: 44 miles - Battery Remaining: 114 miles - Efficiency Peak: 4.57 mi/kWh - Notes: Best stretch of the trip for efficiency. Smooth, fast, and cool inside despite 95°F heat outside. - Distance to Destination: 19 miles - Battery Remaining: 86 miles - Efficiency: 2.80 mi/kWh - Driving Mode: Manual due to increased traffic - Temp: 96°F - Battery Remaining: 72 miles - Final Efficiency Reading: 4.12 mi/kWh - Outside Temp: 99°F - Elevation: 1,940 ft - Trip Distance: ~275 miles - Total Drive Time (with charge stop): ~5 hours - Charging Stops: 1 full top-off in Barstow - Range Left on Arrival: ~26% The Rivian R1S handled this trip with confidence and consistency. Despite hot desert conditions, high speeds, and elevation shifts, I had more than enough range to complete the trip with only one top-up. The downhill stretch into Nevada really boosted efficiency — topping out over 4.5 mi/kWh at one point. AC kept the cabin cool the whole way, and hands-free driving made the long haul smooth. Overall, a great real-world test of range, comfort, and performance."
"Rivian R1S Takes a 255-Mile Road Trip in Extremely Cold Weather, Here's How It Went Miles Driven: 255 (roundtrip in/out of garage) Total Energy Consumed: 155 kWh Energy Consumption Rate: 1.66 mi/kWh Approximate Real World Range: 224 miles = 1.66 mi/kWh * 135 kWh large battery pack Efficiency Reduction: 26% = (303 miles - 224 miles)/303 miles As you can see, the Rivian did awesome in this cold. I'm sort of surprised. I'm an old school Tesla owner used to seeing 30 to 40% reduction in range in the cold. 26% is a blip for an EV, especially without a heat pump."
"Wiki I bricked my R1S in the Oregon Outback - Learn from my mistake! - TractorJackie - Jan 22, 2026 3 4 5 Mar 16, 2026 TractorJackie - Forums - MAIN - Trip Reports / Journals / Logs / Data"
"R1S Charging issue after 2025.46 software upgrade Hi All…leased a Rivian R1S Gen 2 in June’25. So far have had no issues until the 2025.46 update I made last night. Now, my car won’t charge at home or office (both level 2) at more than 2 miles/hr. Have logged a service request with Rivian but it’s under review. Have also tried soft resetting, but no joy! Any guidance/help pls"
"Real World Data Shows Rivian R1S Dual Standard LFP Range Gap vs EPA I complained to Rivian about this over a year ago and provided actual trip data with pictures. They took the car in for inspection and then told me that the almost 50% loss of range is normal."
"Thinking of switching from Tesla Model Y to Rivian R1S – Feedback from former Tesla owners? I’m thinking about replacing my 2022 Tesla Model Y with a Rivian R1S Standard (if the $599 lease returns). I’d love to hear from people who made a similar switch—especially ex-Tesla owners. Any regrets? **My current setup:** * 2022 Tesla Model Y, \~16k miles in 2.5 years, mainly city and short commutes (<30 mi) * Fully paid off * Free charging from referral credits * Only recurring costs: insurance + maintenance **Why I’m considering switching:** I have two toddlers, and with both car seats installed, the Model Y becomes a 2-seater. When family or friends visit, we can’t take anyone else with us. I don’t need the third row daily, but having the option a couple times a month would be useful. Financially, the switch doesn’t really make sense, but I’m evaluating it for functionality and long-term flexibility. **Initial thoughts after a short R1S test drive:** Unfortunately, I only had a short test drive—and there are no R1S rentals on Turo within 30–40 miles. From what I experienced: * A/C noise: noticeably loud, especially concerning in Florida’s heat * Build quality: doors and handles felt subpar, some creaking and rattles * Software: a step behind Tesla—navigation lagged, and directions weren’t as intuitive. * Cabin noise: seemed higher than in my Model Y (and mine doesn’t even have dual-pane glass) * Driving feel: not super engaging (tested with standard 22” wheels). Unlike my Model Y test drive in 2021, I didn’t feel that “wow, I need this” reaction **What I liked about the R1S:** * Spacious cabin and strong SUV presence * Clean, modern design * Nice interior materials * Adjustable suspension and ride height * Physical sensors + 360-degree camera * Dual screens and overall cabin layout Other considerations: * I assumed Gen 2 R1S had native NACS—it doesn’t (still needs adapter) * The lease promo, if it returns, might make it more financially justifiable If you are thinking…why don’t you get a Model X? I’ve ruled it out. For me, it’s way overpriced, doesn’t provide much more space over the MY, and I dislike the Falcon Wing doors and coupe-style rear, which dramatically reduce trunk usability. It just doesn’t feel like a practical or smart upgrade. **Would love your feedback!** If you moved from a Model Y (or other Tesla) to a Rivian R1S: * What do you miss, if anything? * How’s the R1S for everyday use—any surprises (good or bad)? * Would you do it again? Thanks in advance—I really value this community’s experience."
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