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Real-world notes from a 2026 R1S Dual Max owner — including a service situation that's been more eventful than expected. No sponsorships. No PR talking points.

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2026 R1S Dual Max
2 Service visits
Unresolved Heater status
Las Vegas, NV
Owner review

2026 Rivian R1S Dual Max — Real-World Ownership Notes

Mar 17 Delivery date
34 Days in service
2 Service visits
Unresolved Heater status

Home charging on NV Energy TOU rates, Sound & Vision impressions, tire choices, software quirks, and a service experience that's been more eventful than expected. Documented honestly — good and bad.

Dual Max Sound + Vision Darkout Las Vegas
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Buyer & owner tools
Delivery Checklist
55 items to inspect before you drive off the lot
Charging Calculator
Estimate cost per charge at home or on the road
Accessories
Owner-tested gear, mounts, and must-haves
Software Updates
OTA history, Hey Rivian assistant guide & tips
Recall check
VIN lookup
Multiple active recalls affect 2025–2026 R1S and R1T. Check your VIN before delivery or purchase.
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Owner-tested accessories
Samsung T7 Shield 1TB
Heat-resistant Gear Guard SSD — plug and play, no setup
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A2Z CCS1 Adapter
Essential for 2026 NACS owners at third-party DC chargers
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TWRAPS Wireless Charger
MagSafe dual charger — looks factory installed
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Owner resources
Rivian Roamer
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NHTSA Recall Database
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A Better Route Planner
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Rivian Gear Shop
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Tri / Quad Motor500 pts
Dual Max Battery250 pts
Dual Standard100 pts
Free charging3 months ⚡
Use code SCOTT4395475
Owner resources
Rivian Roamer
VIN lookup, inventory tracker
Visit
NHTSA Recall Database
Check any VIN for active campaigns
Visit
A Better Route Planner
EV trip planning with charging stops
Visit
Rivian Gear Shop
Accessories, key fobs, owner gear
Visit
Rivian Charging Map
Adventure Network stations
Visit
Rivian Forums
R1S, R1T, R2 community
Visit
r/Rivian
Reddit — 170k+ owners
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