My Experience with the Rivian 20% Off Discount

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.

BG

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Oct 7, 2024

I wanted to share my personal experience with the recent 20% discount offer from Rivian, even though the sale is now over. Really more of a heads-up to be on the lookout for deals because Rivian is really looking to move units this year and moving into 2025.

For those who placed a preorder between March 1 and May 25, 2022, Rivian offered a "preorder pricing voucher," which amounted to a 20% discount on all R1T and R1S versions. The total list price before the discount was around $95,000, but with that discount, we ended up paying about $76,000. After all the vehicle taxes and fees, we ended up at $86,000.

We debated between getting a Lexus GX550 or the Rivian R1S. After weighing our options, we decided to go with the Rivian R1S Dual Motor Performance Large as the GX550 OTD price was around $105K for an Overtrail+.

Breakdown and fees:

Vehicle Sales Tax (CA 95762): $5,710.46 (7.250% tax)
Rivian Wall Charger Tax: $54.38 (7.250% x $750.00)
Home Delivery Fee: $0.00
Destination Fee: $1,800.00
Documentation Fee: $85.00
Title & Registration Fees: $860.00

After all was said and done, our total came out to $86,000, which I think was a killer deal as without the discount we would have been looking at $108,000 OTD.

My wife is much happier knowing she won’t have to pay for gas anymore, and we’re pretty stoked about our decision.