What We Learned After Testing a Rivian R1T for 40,000 Miles

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After 19 months and 40,000 miles, the Rivian R1T is still impressive. It has 835 horsepower, 908 pound-feet of torque, and goes from zero to 60 miles per hour in 3.1 seconds. There have been about 20 over-the-air updates to the truck, which have all been free. Updates dramatically changed the air suspension and navigation. Smaller updates, like reducing noise from the air doors, were also implemented. The vehicle has been used for towing and sleeping in and on it. Its range is 250 miles in highway tests, but the range significantly decreases to 130 when towing. It costs about $6,000 in electricity to re-energize it. The Rivian can be charged at Tesla superchargers because it joined the NACS alliance, but not all staff members use their phone to unlock the truck; a key fob is available. Topping the list of complaints are the loud tires at highway speeds, navigation systems that sometimes take users to nonexistent roads, including people's driveways, and a few squeaks and creaks on the body. Tire replacements will cost $2,000. Camp mode helps minimize unnecessary power use and keeps everyone quiet at campgrounds. Overall, it's a fun and reliable truck.