R1T: The Perfect Truck

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?

Vincent

Active Wheeler

Nov 26, 2024

Ever since I got the R1T, it has been a perfect fit for me. Over the weekend, I needed the R1T to get to work and it didn't disappoint. My good friend was invited to participate at the Fusion Fest in Orlando this past Saturday and we loaded up her stuff in the R1T.

For the past couple of weeks, I've been making some display stands and to build them I've been using the truck's air compressor for the nail gun and the outlets for the sander (really glad I didnt get the bug where the air compressor stops working).