Thoughts on the new R1 Pricing Structure?

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.

J's Rivian

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Mar 17, 2025

First off, I'm really impressed by the updates they have made to the R1 platform. It's a great effort by the Rivian team and will definitely be a good boost for the quality of the product. However, given my thoughts recently, I am not so bullish on their sales figures. Pricing has gone way up, and the pricing structure seems to be putting me off from getting the 2024 Gen 2 R1T.

1. The tri motor basically replaces the gen1 quad. Similar performance numbers. But it starts at $106-$110k now. Quite a bump.

2. Most people might probably not care about a 0-60 of 2.9 vs 3.4 so they could opt in for a Dual Performance. However, the Ascend trim is not available for the dual motors. This feels like a big miss to me. Why can't the model that does 0-60 in 3.4 seconds and still has a price of $90k have the premium interior? Even 0-60 in 4.5s is good enough for most people but the premium interior is not available. So, the models that people are more likely to buy don't have the quality upgrades that Rivian is talking about.

I am concerned that between the higher pricing and the perception of the "lower class" interior, it's really going to hurt R1 sales. Thoughts?

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