R1S Dual vs Tri Motor for Offroad: Which would be a better choice?

EV Play for Rivian: A Game-Changer for Apple Carplay Enthusiasts?

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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Apr 3, 2025

So, first off, I won't be doing any crazy rock crawling. However, I plan on visiting my sister and there are some rough roads around where she lives and sometimes they get extremely rutted/dug out on some of the steep climbs.

What sort of performance difference should I expect between dual and tri motors for climbing up some of these nasty stretches?

I have the Tri motor but I'm thinking if the dual motor would be better, maybe i could lease an R1S for the trip. So I don't really have the best sense of the off road capabilities of both cause I've not really gone on any offroad journey before. So any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks

R1S Dual vs Tri Motor for Offroad: Which would be a better choice?

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