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Chris Hilbert
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Rivian R1T and R1S owner. Technology enthusiast and father of 5. I 3D print things. Opinions are my own. Rivian Referral http://hilbereferral.com / CHRIS1332989
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**Bonus Rivian Rewards Offer**

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Reminder: The Performance Dual Max is $6,500 less than a Tri Max. Tri Max gets you more paint colors, Ascend interior, more performance, and more drive modes. The Tri Max has the front motor of a Dual and the back motor of a Quad - the best of both worlds performance/range.
December 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
This reads like they're happy with their RCV purchase. Maybe Rivian sells some more?
December 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Woah. I drove for 3 hours today in the Gen 2. The R1T uploaded almost 17 GB of data when I got home on WiFi! My 100 MB per minute of driving ballpark estimate isn’t far off…
December 6, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Food for Thought: Next week, Rivian will show off advanced autonomy features that will eventually make it into Rivian vehicles in 2026+. Since the Gen 2 Quad Launch Edition included lifetime Rivian Autonomy Platform+ (RAP+), it’s safe to say Launch Edition R2 will as well and show its value.
December 6, 2025 at 12:13 AM
How’d I do? I went ~160 miles round trip at 30 degrees temperatures. It showed 308 miles at 100%.
December 5, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Taking my son on a college visit today at IU. It’s going to be a cold one, so I’m charging to 100%. The Rivian trip planner says it’s 79 miles each way. Guesses on my remaining miles/percentage when I get home tonight if 100% is 305 miles?
December 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The first Borealis R1S and R1T just hit the R1 Shop.

R1S: rivian.com/configuratio...

R1T: rivian.com/configuratio...
December 5, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Rivian has published a guide for the new R1T Cargo Net.

Link: assets.ctfassets.net/2md5qhoeajym...
December 4, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Claire selling again…
December 4, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Rivian Stock Could Double On Affordable R2 SUV Launch

Link: buff.ly/EcOxjss
Why Rivian Stock May Surge as R2 Rivals Tesla Model Y
Rivian stock could double as the affordable R2 SUV challenges Tesla’s Model Y and drives mainstream EV adoption.
www.forbes.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Rivian has added Treehouse as a new installation partner for Wall Chargers. Previously it was just Qmerit.

Link: pages.treehouse.pro/rivian
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
A bunch of new merch just hit the Rivian Gear Shop. Anything you want?
December 4, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Rivian has filed a patent for a "zonal architecture audio system". Looking at the patent, this appears to be a similar architecture to the Tesla Cybertruck - using the CAN bus to transmit audio throughout the cars ECUs. This would substantially cut down on the wire required to place equipment.
December 4, 2025 at 1:17 PM
🚨Rivian Dual Pricing and Option Changes🚨

Rivian has change some pricing and option across the Dual lineup. The Dual variants went up $2,000 but now include more options. This will reduce complexity in manufacturing and sales for Rivian.
December 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Rivian added a few wheel filters to the R1 Shop.

Link: buff.ly/oFpXScI
December 3, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Rivian's charging $3,000 for the purple paint? Wow.
December 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Borealis is live!
December 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
What’s the name of this color? Wrong answers only. 😬
December 3, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Rivian was awarded a patent on the UHP Super Sport wheels. Wallpaper material?
December 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
It looks like the Amazon drivers are beating up seat belts in EDVs which resulted in a recall from Rivian.
December 3, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Claire sold a decent number of shares according to this filing.
December 2, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The Miami Edition is now for sale! Only $134,990 to get 1 of 10.

Link: buff.ly/9HXDQap
Miami Edition
Miami Edition
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December 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Check out the upfit R1S at AWS re:invent.

Source: www.reddit.com/r/Rivian/s/n...
December 2, 2025 at 7:35 PM
**Tesla UWC Deal**

Capital One Shopping has 30% back in rewards right now at Lowes. Apply that to a Tesla Universal Wall Connector for $600 and it's becomes $420 or less.

$600.00
- 30% in Capital One Shopping Rewards
- $80 Referral Sign Up
= $340 + tax

Referral: buff.ly/7SqiCg1
December 2, 2025 at 6:52 PM
If Rivian gives away swag at Autonomy and AI Day, will it come wrapped in the most expensive wrapping paper ever made?
December 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM