New RAN Pricing?

Rivian Connect+ Requirement: Change in Policy or Glitch?

Rivian Mom · 2025-05-15T14:45:12+00:00

I've been using my phone's hotspot for months, and my Rivian connects to it automatically to run TuneIn and Spotify through the built-in apps on the main display. To be clear, this wasn’t Bluetooth streaming but actual phone data, and the apps worked perfectly without any issues. In Monday for the first time, I saw a Connect+ message pop up, even though the truck was linked to my phone’s data. I can still stream from my phone using Bluetooth, but the sound quality and user experience weren’t as good. This issue started between over-the-air software updates, though it might be tied to a specific date in the system. I tried a soft reset, but nothing changed. Has anyone heard if Rivian changed their policy on this? I remember Connect+ used to mention it provided "data" for streaming apps, suggesting you could use your own data instead. Now, it seems like you need Connect+ just to access the apps at all. I was surprised they allowed phone hotspots to work before, so this might be a deliberate change. I’m okay with paying for Connect+ if this isn’t just a temporary glitch. Any insights would be appreciated.

RoseR1S

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Mar 25, 2025

A long time ago, before I purchased my R1S, RAN I knew charging was free. When Rivian eventually started charging, the cost per kWh was around $0.40 and was a no brainer to use.

Not too long ago, Rivian started opening up the network. At the same time they started increasing charging costs significantly, so much so, that it is not a default choice anymore. My nearest RAN is now at $0.65

I don't know if this would be the new norm to see prices being increased regularly but I hope that it's something that won't turn out to be a big burden for Rivian owners. It's okay for a little price increase but I feel prices should at least stay constant for a while before there's a change. Even when the change happens, the difference shouldn't be too significant.

How much is your nearest RAN?

New RAN Pricing?

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