** This product has been superseded by Version 2, available here: https://opensourceev.com/products/ultimate-magsafe-charging-pad-v2 **
The OpenSourceEV Ultimate MagSafe Charging Pad for the Rivian R1T and R1S is designed to be a complete replacement for the stock charging pad. It's called Ultimate because it does everything better than the stock pad and arguably every other alternative out there.
The kit itself is 3 pieces - a MagSafe pad shelf made of durable black PETG, a front pocket liner made of flexible black TPU rubber, and a blank should you only want to run one single charging pad. It allows two MagSafe pads to 'float' above a MUCH larger storage pocket. (nearly 1/2 liter - 168mm wide x 94 long x 30mm)
It's a direct, drop in replacement for the stock pad. Installation is quick - the stock pad is also just clipped in, so you can remove it with something as benign as a butter knife. This kit, along with some pads, is seated exactly where the stock pad is removed from. There isn't a single bolt that needs to be removed.
The product doesn't include any charging pads by default - so you'll need to purchase them additional. Two charging pads have been qualified - the OEM Apple MagSafe pads (picture above, white), and the JSAUX MagSafe pads (pictured above, black) which are available in multiple colors. There are available for purchase at the following links:
Power to the pads can be provided by the USB-C ports in the center console or via a companion OpenSourceEV Parts Ultimate Charging Power Kit V2. It reuses the Rivian plug for the OEM charging pad to provide two high-power USB-A outputs which put out over double the power as the USB-C plus in the center console. Version 2 of the Power Kit is now a solder-free, plug and go connection.
There are a few other notes for this product that you should be aware of:
I added this to my R1T, it was relatively easy. Maybe 20 minutes including finding my soldering iron. This is how the truck should have shipped. Now I will need a second unit for my wife's soon to arrive R1S. Waiting for it to become available again.
So nice to have functional wireless charging in our R1. Install is not perfectly flush with the surround, but that is due to variances in how the vehicles were built. We are talking about a millimeter or so; and, in practice, only noticeable if you are looking for it. Super happy with the product. Plus the open design on the charging pucks lets them cool when in use.
My original shipment actually arrived damaged in transit, and Rob literally had a replacement shipped out the same day I reported it.
I ordered both the MagSafe pad and power kit. Install was relatively simple and the fit was perfect. Thanks to the MagSafe, it is easy to fell when the phone snaps into the right place and it stays in place when cornering. Good product with no modifications to the truck. I could put all the original parts back in place if needed or move to a newer version later on.
I made several mistakes with my orders and Rob minimized all my costs and allowed me to return a duplicate item without issue. Further, he issued a refund with proof of shipment - exceptional customer service.
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