RIVIAN R1S EXTREME HEAT SUMMER EV ROAD TRIP TO COLORADO

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This video documents a summer road trip in a Rivian R1S Dual Motor Max Pack from California to Colorado, focusing on its performance in extreme heat and its charging capabilities, particularly with the new Supercharger access. The reviewer highlights the R1S's comfortable highway ride and impressive efficiency with the 21-inch wheels and dual-motor setup, achieving over 2 miles per kWh. However, significant criticisms are leveled at the vehicle's thermal management, which struggled to keep the battery cool during charging in 100+ degree weather, leading to slower-than-expected charging speeds. The infotainment system's route planner also exhibited glitches. Despite these issues, the reviewer expresses a growing appreciation for the R1S, noting its excellent software features like Dog Mode and a generally pleasant driving experience, though they still prefer the R1T's efficiency and find the R1S's rear styling less appealing. The video also touches on the limitations of Rivian's Driver+ system, deeming it jerky and unreliable.