Driver Display Mileage Range Estimate in 2nd Gen R1S

wildlife R1T · 2025-04-03T14:11:49+00:00

I have previously used the streaming capability back when it first came out as well as the hotspot since before Connect+ was a thing. I am trying to get the streaming working again but it seems to have been hidden fully behind the paywall. (Not looking to argue the merits of that system here) I recall after Connect+ came out being able to still use the Hotspot while tethering with my phone, and losing it isn't a big deal other than needing to update my wife's wifi, but I think I remember needing to be on the Hotspot to do casting. My question is, did Rivian remove both of these features to fully behind the connect+ paywall? I thought that if you used phone tethering or if you were connected to WIFI you could use most all of the usual streaming like features of the Rivian? If anyone can recommend how to stream while using tethering I'm sure myself and others without Connect+ would appreciate it.

RoseR1S

New member

Mar 25, 2025

I've always been curious if the mileage range estimate on the driver's display change based on driving history at a given % battery charge? For example, at 100% or 70% charge, is it always the same number or is it influenced by driving history? In my 2nd Gen R1S, the mileage estimate in the driver's display is always the same, 369 miles at 100% charge. I believe this is not the case for the 1st Gen R1S.

From what I have read - the driver display range estimate is an indicator of the general health of the battery. If your (displayed mile range / % range) x 100 is equal or very close to your original range when you bought it - then battery health is 100%. As battery degrades, that formula will start to show lower number and the battery degradation is (that result above / your original range) x 100. I am only a few months into Gen2 ownership, battery health is 100% - as it should be. This is maiy just out of curiosity.

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