Video Summary
- The review tests road trip range between the Rivian R1T Max Pack and Large Pack using a 10% challenge.- Both trucks are optioned with 21-inch wheels and dual-motor drive trains, oil-cooled Enduro drive units.
- The test simulates real-world electric vehicle use, not full-charge range from 100 to 0.
- Trucks charge at DC fast charging stations at 10% state of charge and juiced for 15 mins each.
- Test driving is performed at 80 mph to simulate how much road trip range can be expected, and if Max Pack is faster.
- The battery temperatures are identical, everything is as identical as possible, there is no wind, and both trucks are pre-conditioned to really simulate what happens in the middle of that road trip.
- The review mentions manual tonneau cover, and that its fitment has to be as evenly distributed to give similar test values on drag.
- The Max Pack and Large Pack are the same battery pack: chemistry change.
- 50-ish more miles of range with Max Pack, full charge according to Rivian.
