Rivian vs Competitors: Sat in a Lucid Last Week

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.

Rivian Mom

Active Wheeler

Mar 10, 2025

Spent a bit of time at the Lucid showroom last week. After owning a Rivian for a long time I wasn't super-impressed. I didn't see any apps on the radio (like how we have Spotify, Tune-In, etc.), and the thumb-wheel thingys on the steering wheel felt klunky. Also didn't like that features like headlights and wipers were on the touchscreen to the left of the wheel. Having a touchscreen in that position felt awkward. Not used to reaching with my left hand.

Also the big screen in the middle - is that only for climate control? Seems like wasted space to me, if that's all it does. Was kind of neat how it retracted out of the way but that just felt like "another thing that can break", imho. I don't need a retractable screen for climate control.

I did like that the frunk was very big/deep, and the trunk was wide. Not as useful as a truck bed but very nice for a sedan-type vehicle. Also noticed the small pass-through (similar to the R1T).

The seats were soft and the navigation (on the small curved part to the right of the main dash) was fluid and smooth. Just felt so small compared to the Riv.

Anyhow, not meaning to rant. I could see that some of the features (like whatever apps it has) might've been locked out on the demo model. Just idly curious if anyone here owns a Rivian and a Lucid, and how they compare?

Read sometime ago that Fisker is opening up (partnering with an existing) dealership nearby in Maryland soon. Will probably go check those out at some point, too. Better than going to the Washington Auto Show (which has almost no EV's), haha.

Oh and btw, I noticed that the Lucid people didn't even bother to talk to us despite me climbing all over their cars to check them out Lol.

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