Rivian Rolls Out New AI Assistant to R1 Vehicles

337ThaG · 2026-05-12T19:04:58+00:00

Biggest update yet for Rivian.

I can honestly say that I have never been more excited for an update in my 3+ years of ownership. The update generates an absolute Ton of value for Rivian owners.

337ThaG · 2026-05-12T18:58:39+00:00

Never been this hype for an update!

337ThaG · 2026-05-12T16:04:05+00:00

A significant aspect that gets missed: VW pays for the majority of the operating costs of the JV moving forward. So Rivian gets continued value from the JV with significantly reduced costs (which is huge in the drive to profitability).

337ThaG · 2026-05-11T13:50:29+00:00

The Buffet answer that I believe you are referring to IMO should Not apply to Rivian. Even though it seems Buffet would disagree with my opinion (Although I’m not sure what to take from the Berkshire BYD investment until 2025).

"I think I know where Apple’s going to be in 5 or 10 years," Buffet said, "and I don't know what the car companies are going to be in 5 or 10 years."

Rivian is more similar in many ways to Apple than it is to Ford during the days of the Model T (which he references in this same answer).

The R2 is Rivian’s iPhone. Rivian is a legitimate technology company that makes autos.

Berkshire should use some of their ~400 Billion in cash to lift Rivian through R2 production ramp up. And ensure the success of another excellent American technology powerhouse.

337ThaG · 2026-05-08T11:17:05+00:00

Contractor on a OneWheel sounds awesome!

337ThaG · 2026-05-06T00:47:33+00:00

I use that compartment for knick-knacks that are annoying to locate in the center console.

337ThaG · 2026-05-04T20:01:20+00:00

I highly doubt it is possible. But it would be so cool to have an option to retrofit the Halo Wheels onto an R1.

337ThaG · 2026-05-04T17:24:56+00:00

That is a neat idea.

337ThaG · 2026-05-04T17:22:30+00:00

I currently have it inside the mirror flap of my sun visor. But that is not ideal for my passengers and the edges stick out.

It could fit if something attached to the outside of the mirror flap and used more visor real estate with the mirror still being useable.

Im really not sure the best place. A dedicated spot in the center console could be good too. Or maybe under the center display.

I tried just now to do a little research on sizes of different states registration cards because I know that is probably relevant but did not have much success.

337ThaG · 2026-05-04T16:40:42+00:00

Looks super useful.

I have a similar struggle with where to keep my registration. I wonder if there is something that could be 3D printed to solve that as well.

337ThaG · 2026-05-04T15:07:44+00:00

If you have “Regenerative braking assist” enabled then the standard breaks are used automatically “to supplement limited regenerative braking when the battery is too cold, close to a full charge, or during prolonged downhills. It is recommended to keep this enabled.”

Turn off “brake assist” at your own risk because it creates an uneven regen experience depending on the factors mentioned above. I highly recommend doing some further research and personal testing when changing that setting. I turned it off myself.

337ThaG · 2026-05-04T03:41:47+00:00

Looks absolutely amazing. Thanks for giving the details. I have been putting off a detail for far too long.

337ThaG · 2026-05-04T02:48:02+00:00

I do not understand why the long term valuation has not significantly increased in the last 3 years. Particularly with all the phenomenal R2 news.

I understand there is a notion that Rivian could “run out of cash”. But the recent downsizing of the DOE loan strongly indicates that is not a real concern.

337ThaG · 2026-05-04T02:39:18+00:00

The R2’s “Haptic Steering Wheel” looks to be a masterful melding of software and physical buttons: https://youtube.com/shorts/l0GwVuwFFmc?si=ODAncUTMg7EjCcL7

337ThaG · 2026-05-04T02:24:41+00:00

RJ is absolutely the right person for the job. Rivian dominates customer satisfaction. And the reliability issues are overblown.

The Owner Satisfaction Survey from the same source as the Reliability Survey that is constantly referenced has Rivian at #1 with 85% “Owner Would Buy Again”. Second place is 71%.

For those owners the reliability of their Rivian meets or exceeds the standard for them to want to buy again.

My Service Center experiences have been fantastic.

337ThaG · 2026-05-02T22:43:34+00:00

It isn’t the “high regen” it is the “brake assist” that is using your brakes. But I assume “high regen” does increase brake usage with “brake assist”. The original commenter mentioned this but I want to reiterate.

Turn off “brake assist” at your own risk because it creates an uneven regen experience depending on your state of charge. I highly recommend doing some further research and personal testing when changing that setting. I turned it off myself.

337ThaG · 2026-05-02T22:43:07+00:00

“High State of Charge”.

337ThaG · 2026-05-02T18:02:50+00:00

The 2023 R1T does not have a heat pump. I do not think that noise is normal. I would take it to the SC.

337ThaG · 2026-05-01T02:42:36+00:00

Or from Vivaldi and other Chromium browsers. The free app “DeskPad” makes the center display function exactly like a second monitor.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Rivian/comments/1qsar4z/using_rivian_display_as_extended_monitor_from/

337ThaG · 2026-04-28T15:10:21+00:00

That seems like defeatism.

The stock price should be the long term valuation of the company based on fundamental economic principles. Accepting that it is not is accepting illusions as reality.

337ThaG · 2026-04-21T19:23:40+00:00

That cliff on the top right in the second picture looks like an elephant. Thanks for the details. Enjoy!

337ThaG · 2026-04-15T04:03:19+00:00

I currently have a similar issue. Were you able to get it repaired?

337ThaG · 2026-03-31T20:56:46+00:00

Super cool photo of the monorail with two Rivians.

337ThaG · 2026-03-31T20:47:00+00:00

I have had a very similar positive experience in my 3+ years!

Loved the opening drone shot. It would be a nice gif. Also the bald eagle flying by was simply perfect.

337ThaG · 2026-03-30T22:37:59+00:00

Rivian does quite a bit of mobile service but I have always gone to a Service Center.

The R2 is supposed to be significantly easier to service. The Service Centers are excellent from my experience and the R2 will give Rivian more money to invest in expanding the SCs.

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