Rivian Data: Dragy and Timed Runs

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.

Vincent

Active Wheeler

Feb 14, 2025

I noticed no one has really posted a dedicated Dragy data thread on here. I think the more insight you can post about your run, the more helpful it will be for others. So feel free to add anything you want.

Here is the data I collected for my latest run: ( my runs were on the latest SW 2024.47.01).
Vehicle: 2024 R1T QM large pack
Cargo/weight: About 450 pounds, including driver
SW: 2024.47.01
Temps: 50F
Winds: <5 mph
Battery Temps: 62F
Motor Temps (Front/Rear): 72F/76F
DA: -426'
Prepped surface: No
Wheels/tires: Factory 21" with factory Pirelli Scorpion AS @ 48 PSI
State of Charge (SoC): 62%
Mode: AP
Suspension: Low
Firmness: Hard
Traction control (High/Med/Off): Med

Notes: First of several. Sort of run what you bring and sort of a worst case scenario. I have been trying different launches and sometimes it seems better to just hit the pedal without braking and sometimes it seems better to brake torque it with the throttle depressed and let off the brake. There seemed to be a bit of hesitation on this run at launch. There seemed to be some wheelspin from the front at 25-30 mph. Tires were likely cold and so was the street.

I didn't have a chance to do many 0-60 runs but focused more on 50-90 and sub-intervals of that range than launches. I'll post more runs as I have time. Basically this run is about as good as well running Model Y Performance would be or a first gen Model 3 long range with acceleration boost if they were at full charge. All in all, I don't fee bad about the run given the low SoC and street conditions.