I pre-chilled my R2 and R1S to 68 degrees, set Pet Comfort mode in both, and let them sit in the midday sun for 45 minutes with thermometers in every row to see which one actually keeps your pet more comfortable. This is the realistic version of the test, a cool car you have already been driving rather than a hot car you just parked, since that is how most people actually use Pet Comfort.
Jose CastilloFounder and Editor
Jose Castillo is the founder of RivianTrackr and has owned and driven Rivians since early in the brand's consumer history. He currently drives an R1S and an R2 in Florida and uses Universal Hands-Free every day. As a credentialed Rivian journalist, he has covered the R2 First Drive in Park City and SXSW firsthand and has spoken directly with Rivian's software and autonomy leadership.
