12v battery access/cabin access

[Tmixson]

Please add a mechanical way to enter the vehicle and access the 12v battery in the event it fails, when all I have access to is a key fob in my hand.

I’m currently driving an EV where a 12v failure results in an inability to unlock the doors and requires trim tools and a socket set to access the 12v battery. It is zero help to have the tools to access the 12v and jump it when I can’t get into the car at all.

Conversely, if my 12v in my truck dies, I can unlock the door with a metal key, pull a lever under the dashboard and I’m at the 12v.

 

[RebelliousPeasant]

Please add a mechanical way to enter the vehicle and access the 12v battery in the event it fails, when all I have access to is a key fob in my hand.

I’m currently driving an EV where a 12v failure results in an inability to unlock the doors and requires trim tools and a socket set to access the 12v battery. It is zero help to have the tools to access the 12v and jump it when I can’t get into the car at all.

Conversely, if my 12v in my truck dies, I can unlock the door with a metal key, pull a lever under the dashboard and I’m at the 12v.

I agree. I think having manual overrides for key things like 12V access and door locks/latches is very prudent. I’m amazed that companies like Tesla get away with not having an accessible manual override to get out of the car (for example).

My Hyundai Ioniq 5 has a physical key hidden in the fob which can unlock the driver’s door which then allows me to manually open the hood to get to the 12v. I’ve had to use the manual key once. I’m pretty sure the doors can also be opened from the inside manually even with a total power failure. That should be made into a basic requirement for all cars really.

 

[EV_Or_Gas]

I do not know what architecture Scout will be using, but if it's based off on Rivian, then there won't be any 12V lead-acid battery. Everything runs at 48V, from a lithium-battery that is a sub-component of the main battery.

 

[Logan]

I do not know what architecture Scout will be using, but if it's based off on Rivian, then there won't be any 12V lead-acid battery. Everything runs at 48V, from a lithium-battery that is a sub-component of the main battery.

Which Rivian does this?

Because afaik, they definitely do have 12v batteries. Their website has a whole page about getting notifications about them, and there are a bunch of posts all over the internet about them as well.

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Proactive replacement of 12v battery

After reading the various reports of Rivian owners being stranded when their 12v battery died, I am considering replacing mine proactively. I decided to ask Rivian to confirm if my R1S has one or two lead acid batteries. While support could not answer that question (after initially stating that...

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To the OP, I agree. This has been brought up a few times. I do NOT want to have to go to a service center to replace a 12v battery. Nor do I want to have to remove a seat, or anything else crazy. It should be simple.