Rivian R1s Gen 1 And Gen 2: Comparison

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!

Rivian Mom

Member

Nov 8, 2024

For someone who has driven the Gen 1 R1S and Gen 2 R1S in soft and moderate settings, both driven on the freeway, I can say that there aren't a lot of differences between both, but the slight differences that they have are hugely significant and can be easily identified.

The major differences between both generations are such as

BATTERY

The max battery capacity for the Gen 2 R1S is 141.5 kWh, which is less than that of the Gen 1 that has a max pack of 149 kWh, and the Gen 2 max battery also weighs 33 kg less than that of the Gen 1 max battery. Despite this, the Gen 2 battery lasts longer and charges faster than that of the Gen 1.

EXTENDED DRIVING RANGE

With a fully charged battery, your Gen 2 R1S can go up to a whopping 410 miles. Suitable for long trips without having to worry too much about charging.

DOOR HANDLES

Gen 1 R1S doors are mechanical, while the Gen 2 doors have electronic handles, which is way cooler.

SOUND

One area where a huge difference can be spotted is the sound quality. When it comes to sound balance and surround sound settings, then Gen 1 is nowhere near Gen 2. Gen 2 sounds a LOT better with the balance back a few clicks. The Gen 2 system sounds a lot fuller, richer, and better balanced.

These are just to name a few differences between both generations. Also, both are equally quiet wind-noise-wise. But the Gen 2 rides a whole lot better. Gen 2 feels more fluid over harsh bumps, and there are fewer shudders through the chassis. Over tarmac with ripples and micro vibrations, you can feel them in Gen 1 but not at all in Gen 2. The Gen 1 gives the feeling of a very refined SUV, like a Lexus GX. Gen 2 feels more in the vein of a unibody, like a slightly rougher X5.

Last edited: Nov 9, 2024

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