In the Rivian app, open the home charging schedule, choose the utility recommendation or Custom, set the days and times and enable the schedule.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for connected 2025 R1S vehicles using supported Rivian app and home charging features.
- Required equipment / service
- R1S connected to the Rivian app at a saved home charging location
Does the documented scope match your car?
This check combines the verified year, any source-supported powertrain scope, source-named trim/package and required equipment. It does not read a VIN or factory build record.
Published availability and qualifications
Verified for connected 2025 R1S vehicles using supported Rivian app and home charging features.
Know what kind of control to look for.
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Step by step.
- 01
Open the Rivian app and select the charging schedule for the home location.
- 02
Confirm the local energy provider or off-peak information used for the recommendation.
- 03
Select Set Schedule to accept Smart Charging, or choose Custom.
- 04
For Custom, select the applicable days and start/stop times.
- 05
Enable the schedule and confirm it synchronizes to the vehicle before plugging in.
Important limits
- Utility recommendations depend on correct provider and rate-plan data.
- Available power and charger limits can prevent completion by a desired time.
- A location-based schedule should be reviewed after moving or changing energy plans.
Quick checks.
- ✓Confirm the app and vehicle are online if a schedule does not synchronize.
- ✓Check that the scheduling toggle remains enabled.
- ✓Switch to Custom if the utility recommendation does not match the actual rate plan.
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Rivian — Smart and Custom Charging
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