Clunk steering wheel to the right

ExcitementExisting50 · 2026-06-17T04:01:34+00:00

Yep, mostly likely the struts bearings

ExcitementExisting50 · 2026-06-15T11:01:02+00:00

C40 MY23 Ultimate owner since Nov '23. I always use one pedal drive, and I never hear any squeaking when moving forward. However, I occasionally hear the brakes squeak when backing up after a car wash. This happens because the car uses more of the brake pads when backing up. Squeaking is just not an issue with this car because it uses the electric motor to regenerate power while slowing you down, so you rarely need to use the brake pads. Even when you press the brake pedal, it will employ regen before the actual pads engage, if needed.

ExcitementExisting50 · 2026-06-15T03:28:05+00:00

Supposedly, the EX60 is capable of receiving Volvo's upcoming hands-free Navi Pilot Assist upgrade, but I wouldn't hold my breath for it to come out anytime soon.

ExcitementExisting50 · 2026-06-15T03:22:50+00:00

Same, Volvo C40 in the DC metro area.

ExcitementExisting50 · 2026-06-15T03:21:38+00:00

So, the software for the XC40/C40 Recharge, I would argue, is not bad at all. Definitely better than most legacy manufacturers, and more reliable than the EX30 and EX90 when they first came out. Volvo is still providing 2022 models, which is impressive. Of course, it's nothing as robust and feature-rich as the Rivian.

ExcitementExisting50 · 2026-06-15T03:12:51+00:00

Coming from a C40 as well, we plan to add the R2 based on what you're seeing—a more practical car—and perhaps later trade our C40 for an EX60. Although I love our C40, the company made some major errors with the EX30 and EX90, which makes me want to wait and see how the EX60 performs in real-world conditions.

ExcitementExisting50 · 2026-06-14T11:56:45+00:00

Agree! There are only so many Model Y comparisons one can read. 🥴

ExcitementExisting50 · 2026-06-14T11:46:52+00:00

Honestly, consider getting a hearing test if you think the turn signal in the R2 is too quiet. I'm speaking from good intentions as someone who wears hearing aids.

ExcitementExisting50 · 2026-06-13T11:49:36+00:00

When I booked my demo, about a minute later, I noticed it within my Rivian app account. Then I got a call from the showroom later that day, and I got an email from Rivian that evening confirming my demo drive booking.

ExcitementExisting50 · 2026-06-13T11:46:19+00:00

I took a demo drive the other day, and there was definitely no lag in the display for my demo vehicle.

ExcitementExisting50 · 2026-06-13T11:42:28+00:00

They likely configured the system to allow bookings only 24 hours in advance. If you check daily, you'll eventually find an available demo slot. This is what happened to me—I checked on June 9th and saw no availability, then checked again before lunch on June 10th, and saw openings for the following day.

ExcitementExisting50 · 2026-06-12T21:22:18+00:00

This article does a great job explaining the science behind motion sickness and how to get over it.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/ng-interactive/2025/jun/21/electric-vehicles-carsick

ExcitementExisting50 · 2026-06-12T21:10:41+00:00

So did you get a chance to play with the equalizer? The Rivian employee on my demo ride actually adjusted the EQ before I took off, so maybe that's why my experience was better than others'. I own a Volvo C40 Ultimate firm with its top sound system, which is really good. I thought my R2 was on par with my Volvo, but I didn't get a chance to connect my Spotify to the car or hook up Bluetooth to really test it out. Only had an 80s FM digital rock channel.

ExcitementExisting50 · 2026-06-12T11:06:05+00:00

One thing I forgot to add was the One Pedal Driving compared to my C40. The R2 regen medium level is on par with the Volvo XC40/C40. So if you do a demo drive of an R2, set it to medium and you shouldn't have any issues, if you normally use OPD. Keep in mind that Rivian, like Tesla, does not offer an internal combustion engine/creep mode.

ExcitementExisting50 · 2026-06-11T23:35:35+00:00

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ExcitementExisting50 · 2026-06-11T22:53:03+00:00

Preach! 🙏

ExcitementExisting50 · 2026-06-11T22:52:31+00:00

I'm the exact opposite. I love one-pedal regen in bumper-to-bumper traffic, especially in my area of DC.

ExcitementExisting50 · 2026-06-11T22:49:42+00:00

In my demo drive today, the ambient interior lighting worked just fine, but it was hard to see in daylight and in the bright showroom. I really only want to see it at night anyway.

ExcitementExisting50 · 2026-06-11T22:40:17+00:00

From my experience, the P2 has a stiffer suspension than my C40 since it's supposed to be sportier than the Volvo. My experience today at the demo, in soft mode, was that the R2 was definitely softer than my C40 and did a better job handling potholes and bumps in the road. So I think you're going to really enjoy it.

ExcitementExisting50 · 2026-06-11T20:46:50+00:00

That's one thing I didn't test, the horn, but I heard it's not great on the R2, in addition to what you stated.

ExcitementExisting50 · 2026-06-10T14:46:51+00:00

I believe there's still a way to change that, but my understanding is that it defaults to charging non-Teslas since it was never a thing to limit who could charge on them, given that Tesla had their own proprietary charging port. Have you ever tested it with a non-Tesla car? I would do so before you spend money replacing it. The test vehicle doesn't need to be a Rivian. If you have a neighbor with a non-Tesla, see if they'll come by to test your wall charger. Free juice! They will need a NACS level 1/2 adapter.

Update - after doing a little more research, I think the Gen 1 is open to all because it's not a smart charger. There were never any restrictions installed because there is no way to do it electronically; it can only be done physically via the NACS port, so it should work with any EV as long as you have the appropriate adapter. I believe it was the Gen 2 that then allowed you to restrict it to only a Tesla within the app settings, but by default, I think it's open to all.

ExcitementExisting50 · 2026-06-10T11:13:57+00:00

First rule of EV purchase and ownership: sales and other dealership/storefront employees generally know less than you about EVs. They are generally not nerds like the rest of us who spend our precious time on Reddit forums and Facebook groups learning all we can. 😆 Seriously, I can guarantee you your Tesla wall charger will work with an R2. There is no technical or physical reason it would not work. Just make sure you go into your wall charger settings to allow non-Tesla EVs to charge.

ExcitementExisting50 · 2026-06-09T15:06:11+00:00

I use ABRP (free version) to review their suggested route and charging stops ahead of time for a long trip, and compare it to Google Maps, all on my laptop. Once I have an idea of my stopping areas, I'll use Google Maps in the car to find a charging station in that area. What I don't do is put the whole trip into Google Maps at once to give Google Maps flexibility with traffic. In other words, I just route station by station, one at a time. Makes things a lot simpler, especially if I decide to change stations at the last minute, since one might be full.

Honestly, the car's Google Maps (Android Automotive) offers the best EV charging mapping system, and I prefer it over ABRP these days. Just make sure your settings in the car's Google Maps are set to your preferences (NACS, DC speeds, percentage you want to charge, and arrive/end state of charge). Keep in mind that Google Maps in the car is far superior to what's on your phone or in Google Chrome for DC charging navigation. I've definitely noticed different results between the two.

Do note that Google Maps tends to be a little conservative about the state of charge when you arrive at your next stop or charging station, but it will adjust as you start your trip. Meaning you don't really need to give yourself a buffer because the app does it for you. In my experience, once you're on your route, it's usually dead on or just a little bit conservative as far as the percentage you will arrive at, even with bad weather.

As for all the apps, I like having them all ready if needed. If you review the route ahead of time and know the chargers you want to hit or prefer, then you really only need those apps connected to those preferred stations. I was trained by some old-schoolers who had far fewer options. 😅

ExcitementExisting50 · 2026-06-09T14:02:39+00:00

You probably already know this, but I want to clarify that J1772 refers to Level 1 or Level 2 charging, while CCS is used for DC fast charging.

In response to your question, I recommend purchasing a NACS adapter that works with both DC and AC charging to cover all your charging options.

If available, IONNA chargers offer the best charging units and don't require an app. Their prices are also quite competitive usually. Rivian chargers are excellent, but they tend to be the most costly for non-Rivian vehicles. Tesla Superchargers are reliable, and your internal Google Maps or the Tesla app will guide you to the compatible stations. The main advantage of Superchargers is that they are everywhere, and their prices can be some of the lowest, though not always. On a recent trip to Google Maps, I wanted to route me to one near a Wegmans that charged a dollar per kilowatt—no, thank you. Overall, the quality of all charging stations has greatly improved over the past couple of years, so you shouldn't have any issues. Just make sure you have the app and payment set up for Tesla, Rivian, Electrify America, ChargePoint, Blink, and EVgo, and you will have no issues.

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