Video Summary
Here is the summary of the YouTube video:The video reviews a 2025 Rivian R1T with the Max pack and all-terrain wheels and tires. It is rated for 329 miles on a combined EPA cycle. The review covers a 70 MPH highway range test done in Wellington, Colorado, and the test's findings.
Key Points:
- The new 2025 R1T is a facelift, with under-the-skin changes including reduced ECUs.
- The truck has 20-inch wheels with Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus tires.
- The EPA rates the new R1T for 329 combined cycle miles.
- The range test involves seeing how far it goes at 70 mph with those tires and good conditions
- The triple peak mountain snow rating on tires will be good in snow and off road.
The new R1T has a heat pump for more efficient heating and cooling. Most electric vehicles instead employ a resistive heater. The triple motor model uses the same sound system as the old R1T. Carplay and Android auto, are not available.
The driver-assist systems are good but are not excellent. In testing, they sometimes tried to pull the car left or right on toll roads.
The vehicle was set up in conserve mode, regenerative braking was used during off ramp usage and 5 mph winds were present. 298 miles were accomplished at 2.1 miles per kWh.
This test yielded a range result of 298 miles, as there was a heat pump and temperatures ranged from 46 to 57 degrees. Although the driver notes a better efficiency should have occurred, The prior range test with the 2022 Rivian with all terrain tires yielded 274 miles. The driver notes some better results were provided with 2024 Rivians utilizing a dual motor and 21" wheels.
