RIVIAN R1T FULL CHARGING CURVE, COST, AND ANALYSIS - LARGE PACK 135KWH

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This video provides an in-depth analysis of the Rivian R1T's DC fast charging curve, focusing on the 135 kWh large pack. The reviewer highlights that the R1T's charging speed is significantly impacted by battery temperature, with both cold and hot conditions causing throttling. A key finding is that the vehicle consistently requests 450 amps, but charging infrastructure limitations, particularly Electrify America's 350-amp limit on some chargers, can prevent the R1T from reaching its theoretical peak of around 200 kW. The reviewer experienced a maximum of 197 kW under ideal conditions. The charging curve shows strong performance from 0-55% state of charge, tapering significantly thereafter, with the 80-100% range being particularly slow. A notable omission is the lack of on-route battery preconditioning. Despite some charging session interruptions and infrastructure limitations, the reviewer concludes that the R1T has a 'meaty' and 'pretty great' charging curve, suitable for road trips, provided users strategically charge between 0-60% to maximize speed.