Resolving Rivian R1T's Regenerative Braking Issues

Morgan · 2024-12-22T17:10:59+00:00

Now that I've installed the SnapPlate front license plate holder, I finally filled out the EveryAmp review. Here it is. Hope it helps others: Shipped promptly, so the license plate holder arrived well before we picked up the car. Engineered and built VERY precisely to hold the plate very close to the front bumper without scraping. Installation instructions were clear, would have benefited from one more picture showing how to find the center slots in the grille. Grille Depth Adjustment instructions were also clear; with one half-turn adjustment of three screws, the license plate holder fit PERFECTLY in place. Check the EveryAmp web site for photographs of how much their product blocks the front camera image at every setting. After reviewing the photos, I chose the center setting. I find the camera interference at that setting is trivial for me. There's a lot of competition for the front-of-R1 real estate. My understanding is that Rivian's front plate holder requires drilling a hole in a perfectly good vehicle, and can also block a small part of the camera image. Tow hook mounts take a tow hook out of commission, and can block a sensor. EveryAmp's mount is designed to protect the grille by snapping off when attacked by a car-wash brush, so you have to dismount it (relatively easy to do) and remount it before washing. I'm still happy with the EveryAmp product, which we have installed in our R1S and now R1T. Very best wishes!

Vincent

Member

Oct 17, 2024

When I first got my R1T, one of the problems I encountered early on was regenerative brake issues. From time to time, I still encounter it too. So what is regenerative braking?

It's a feature in the Rivian R1T that slows down the vehicle while recharging its batteries. Over time, some R1T owners have reported issues that they encounter with regards to the regenrative braking system. Although a lot of improvements can still be carried out, it's actually a great way to recapture energy that would otherwise be lost as heat through traditional friction brakes.

Some common regenerative brake issues experienced by users are
1. Inconsistent brake feel
2. Over-reliance on friction brakes
3. Rusting brakes

To get these problems fixed, like inconsistent brake feel, try adjusting the settings of the regenerative braking through the display screen at the center of your vehicle. If you're having issues with overreliance on friction brakes, try the "one-pedal driving" mode. This allows your R1T to slow down using regenerative braking alone. For rusting brake parts, cleaning and lubricating brake parts and avoiding roads with high humidity can help you sort out that issue.

A few tips on how best to manage your vehicle to avoid repeated repetitive braking issues are

1. Get familiar with the different regenerative braking modes.

2. Don't rely on regenerative braking solely for emergency stops. Friction brakes should be used when necessary.

3. Proper maintenance, such as cleaning and lubricating brake parts, can help prevent regenrative braking issues from reoccurring.

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