Rivian: Difference between revisions - Consumer_Action

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==Consumer-impact summary==

{{Placeholder box|Overview of concerns that arise from the company's conduct regarding (if applicable):

Unfortunately like many other car manufactures like [[BMW's heated seat subscription]]. Rivian has resorted to charging users $5,000 more for what the car can already do. As consumers purchasing any vehicle at any price expect to own what we buy. The business model of pay walling (selling part of what was already paid in full) is completely unacceptable.{{Placeholder box|Overview of concerns that arise from the company's conduct regarding (if applicable):

* User freedom

* User privacy

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In February 2025, a Rivian software engineer [https://x.com/WassymBensaid/status/1895539935983321204 posted a tweet] announcing that owners of Rivian electric vehicles will be able to unlock the Performance Upgrade in a future [[wikipedia:Over-the-air_update|OTA update]] for an additional cost.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rossmann |first=Louis |date=2025-03-10 |title=Rivian's paid battery "unlock" - yes, I would download a car, and I'd pirate the sh out of it. |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zLZnYXU5kw |website=YouTube}}</ref> In the replies to that tweet, [https://x.com/WassymBensaid/status/1895961495873454141 the engineer also stated] that battery pack upgrades were "next on the roadmap". Despite having already purchased the vehicle, and all of the unlockable features being pre-installed on all makes/models applicable for the upgrade, the consumer is still required to pay an additional $5,000 for the performance upgrade and an additional $6,000 for the battery pack upgrade.

The performance upgrade unlocks multiple features that increase the overall performance of the vehicle; such as increased torque and horsepower~~, and~~ 3 driving modes (sport, soft sand, and rally). The battery pack upgrade unlocks an increase in driving range up to 420 miles for the R1S model and 410 miles for the R1T model.

The performance upgrade unlocks multiple features that increase the overall performance of the vehicle; such as increased torque, acceleration and horsepower. Along with 3 driving modes (sport, soft sand, and rally). The battery pack upgrade unlocks an increase in driving range up to 420 miles for the R1S model and 410 miles for the R1T model.

==Products==

Rivian prides itself on selling mainly SUV's & trucks with potential commercial vans in the future. The effected models are SUV's with the price point being around $75,900 - $83,900 without the upgrade according to [https://rivian.com/compare?a=r1s-dual-standard&b=r1s-dual Rivians Comparison]. Asking for the consumer to pay an additional $5,000 (for performance it is already capable of I.E. software paywall); and $6,000 for the mileage it should have had in the first place.

==See also==

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 ==Consumer-impact summary==
-{{Placeholder box|Overview of concerns that arise from the company's conduct regarding (if applicable):
+Unfortunately like many other car manufactures like [[BMW's heated seat subscription]]. Rivian has resorted to charging users $5,000 more for what the car can already do. As consumers purchasing any vehicle at any price expect to own what we buy. The business model of pay walling (selling part of what was already paid in full) is completely unacceptable.{{Placeholder box|Overview of concerns that arise from the company's conduct regarding (if applicable):
 * User freedom
 * User privacy
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 In February 2025, a Rivian software engineer [https://x.com/WassymBensaid/status/1895539935983321204 posted a tweet] announcing that owners of Rivian electric vehicles will be able to unlock the Performance Upgrade in a future [[wikipedia:Over-the-air_update|OTA update]] for an additional cost.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rossmann |first=Louis |date=2025-03-10 |title=Rivian's paid battery "unlock" - yes, I would download a car, and I'd pirate the sh out of it. |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zLZnYXU5kw |website=YouTube}}</ref> In the replies to that tweet, [https://x.com/WassymBensaid/status/1895961495873454141 the engineer also stated] that battery pack upgrades were "next on the roadmap". Despite having already purchased the vehicle, and all of the unlockable features being pre-installed on all makes/models applicable for the upgrade, the consumer is still required to pay an additional $5,000 for the performance upgrade and an additional $6,000 for the battery pack upgrade.
-The performance upgrade unlocks multiple features that increase the overall performance of the vehicle; such as increased torque and horsepower, and 3 driving modes (sport, soft sand, and rally). The battery pack upgrade unlocks an increase in driving range up to 420 miles for the R1S model and 410 miles for the R1T model.
+The performance upgrade unlocks multiple features that increase the overall performance of the vehicle; such as increased torque, acceleration and horsepower. Along with 3 driving modes (sport, soft sand, and rally). The battery pack upgrade unlocks an increase in driving range up to 420 miles for the R1S model and 410 miles for the R1T model.
 ==Products==
+Rivian prides itself on selling mainly SUV's & trucks with potential commercial vans in the future. The effected models are SUV's with the price point being around $75,900 - $83,900 without the upgrade according to [https://rivian.com/compare?a=r1s-dual-standard&b=r1s-dual Rivians Comparison]. Asking for the consumer to pay an additional $5,000 (for performance it is already capable of I.E. software paywall); and $6,000 for the mileage it should have had in the first place.
 ==See also==