Broken Charge Port Door

Rivian Mom · 2025-04-08T16:32:35+00:00

There’s this new device I heard avout called EV Play. From what I read, it promises to bring Apple CarPlay and some oretty interesting apps right to Rivian’s screen. I couldn’t find much chatter about it yet, but I read it’s a plug-and-play setup coming out this month. No clue on the price, but the thought of having my phone’s familiar layout front and center while I’m driving sounds like a dream. I’ve got my hands full with work and family, so anything that simplifies my day is a win in my book. That said, I’m not jumping in without thinking it through—years of juggling life have taught me to pause and ponder. Could there be any hiccups with adding this to my R1S? I wonder if it might mess with something down the road. And here’s a thought: could Rivian send out one of those over-the-air updates and block it after I’ve already bought it? I’d hate to invest in something only to have it fizzle out. I’d love to hear what other owners think—especially the seasoned ones like me. Is this a smart upgrade, or should I hold off?

Vincent

Active Wheeler

Nov 4, 2024

Has anyone had this happen to them? So a friend of mine went to swipe the charge port door closed after charging and it seems like some internal hardware broke and now the door won’t close completely. It sits about 2 inches from the body of the car when “closed” and he now has to manually flip it up to open it. Sadly, he can’t get an appointment until a month from now.

Is the port safe if consistently exposed to the elements?

Note: It's his primary car