Emergency Jump Starter Powerful Enough for Dead Rivian 12v

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?

Rivian Blue

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Thursday at 1:11 PM

Does anyone know of jump starters that are powerful enough to wake a dead Rivian 12v?

I had my Tesla completely die on Saturday and it was a major PITA getting it resolved - so I want to be proactive and prepared with the Rivian. I will have tools in either a license plate holder or hitch storage holder that can mechanically open the frunk in an emergency. Sometimes, I do store jumper cables in the frunk, just in case there is no ICE vehicle available I want to be prepared.

Basic jumper packs should work fine to wake my Tesla but the Rivian says it needs 30amps continuous for an extended period (I'm speculating around 15 seconds or so) which is much more than basic jumper packs can provide. These packs are designed to deliver far more CCA to ICE vehicles - but only for less than a second.

I have been looking at Nono Boost X series - the GBX55 seems like it has quite a bit of power. Has anyone successfully used one of these types of packs to wake a dead 12v system in a Rivian? I'm just not sure it can deliver the ~30a needed for a long enough time period.

NOCO - 1750A Lithium Jump Starter - GBX55

The GBX55 is a 1,750-amp portable lithium jump starter booster pack that delivers extreme power for jump starting a car, boat, truck, and more.

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The alternative option that seems the most full proof is to have a completely spare 12v battery which can output 30A. A Lifepo one like this is only 7lbs and being lifepo probably will retain enough charge to leave in the frunk for 6+ months without charging.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09N9BBS68?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

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