R1S Forum (2024)

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What are the negatives of Rivian R1S? ›

Lows Lower-priced three-row EV competition has entered the chat, infotainment system is missing Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, physical controls are less than intuitive.

Here's what the company said: Quad-Motor R1S is expected to see deliveries in 2024 for those who place a reservation today. For customers with existing Quad-Motor R1S preorders or reservations, available configurations could deliver in 14 days or less through the R1 Shop*.

Max ground clearance is nearly 15 inches, and Rivian says the R1S has a 3-foot wading depth.

Dual-Motor Our Dual-Motor delivers incredible all-wheel drive capability along with 665 horsepower and 0–60 mph in as quick as 3.4 seconds for the Performance variant.

Charging the Rivian R1S

The 135 kWh battery pack, which increases the range to an expected 352 miles, makes the R1S SUV a good choice for long-distance road trips. The monster 149 kWh pack offers a class-leading 400 miles of driving between charges.

Winner: 2024 Rivian R1S

The 2024 Rivian R1S is not only a more affordable vehicle, but it's also more spacious, has a longer range and comes with a higher-quality cabin. If you want to go fast and have some unique features, go for the Tesla, but if you want the whole package, go for the Rivian.

Prices for a used Rivian R1S currently range from $68,262 to $80,000, with vehicle mileage ranging from 1,109 to 31,923.

Rivians Can Now Use Tesla's Superchargers, Adapters Arriving in April. Using our long-term R1T, we tested out Rivian's new adapter, which will be sent free to owners of existing Rivians next month. Rivian models will be able to use the Tesla Supercharger network starting today.

The total number of people waiting for their R1T or R1S remains a mystery. Rivian gave its last and final public update in Nov. 2022, when it had "over 114,000 pre-orders," CNBC reports. Since then, the company produced just over 10,000 vehicles in Q4, and announced a goal to produce 50,000 in all of 2023.

With the standard battery pack, the 2024 R1S has a maximum driving range of 260 miles, according to Rivian. Dual-Motor models with the large battery have a maximum range of 352 miles, and the Max battery pack provides around 400 miles of range. The Quad-Motor R1S is rated to go 321 miles.

Is the Rivian R1S fast? ›

Is the Rivian R1S fast? The 2023 R1S ranges in power from the Adventure with 600 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 4.5 seconds to the Launch Edition with 835 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 3 seconds.

The speedometer and the Vbox readout agreed: The top speed of our Rivian R1T is … 112 mph. Why not 110 mph?

Tesla, in its first few years, ran into production problems. Rivian immediately hit snags, too. In 2022, its first full year of production, a pandemic shortage of computer chips and semiconductors forced Rivian to cut its 50,000-unit goal that year in half. Rivian ended 2022 just shy of that reduced goal.

This time, the blame belongs to Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), which just declared a price war in electric trucks, and turned Rivian stock into roadkill in the process.

Rivian EVs Recalled Due to Potentially Improperly Aimed Headlights & Improperly Deploying Side Curtain Air Bags. Rivian is recalling certain 2023-2024 electric delivery vehicles (EDVs), R1S SUVs, and R1T pickup trucks. The headlights may be improperly aimed. The recall affects an estimated 2,334 vehicles.

The company's strong brand reputation and innovative approach to automotive design set it apart in the market. Weaknesses: Rivian faces challenges in scaling production to meet high demand, as well as potential issues with supply chain disruptions. The company also has high development costs that impact profitability.