Video Summary
Here's a summary of the key points from the electric car review video:- It’s a double range test featuring two new Rivian R1Ts; one with a large battery pack and the other with the max pack.
- Both Rivians are equipped with the new Enduro dual motor system.
- The large pack R1T has the Bosch motor system with four motors.
- The duo motor R1T has a automatic clutch disconnect.
- The trucks will run from a 100% charge to complete depletion on the highway at 70 mph.
- It will also be a battery capacity test, running them from 100% to where they literally die and stop moving.
- The max pack features a new cell chemistry from the older, large pack battery.
- Both are set to 'all purpose' mode and at the same speed for similar driving.
- Wind and elevation impact these range tests, but the results remain worthwhile.
- The route uses frontage roads for an extra 150 miles.
- Once highway driving is complete, climate control use will be added to further deplete the trucks.
- The review aims to determine real-world range and assess the $10,000 price difference between packs.
- Battery temperatures should remain warm during the test to improve efficiency.
- The review has the goal of determining the value of battery capacity.
- On the highway, the dual motor runs primarily as a front wheel drive vehicle.
- The dual motor systems have clutch disconnects on the rear of the vehicle.
- An extra goal is to drain from 100% to zero % battery.
- Front fogs are on. Headed in to Wyndham.
- The driver has an urge to drain energy as soon as possible.
