TESTED: DOES RIVIAN CONSERVE MODE AND LOWEST RIDE HEIGHT ACTUALLY GIVE YOU MORE RANGE?

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This video thoroughly investigates the real-world impact of Rivian's Conserve mode and lowest ride height on the R1T's range. The reviewer, Branden Flasch, conducted a series of tests at 70 mph on a 66.5-mile loop, comparing All-Purpose mode with standard height against Conserve mode at both standard and lowest heights. The results indicate that Conserve mode offers a tangible benefit, improving efficiency by approximately 6.4% over All-Purpose mode, with minimal compromise in power for highway cruising. However, lowering the suspension to its lowest setting yielded negligible improvements in this specific test, with the "Conserve lowest" run showing only a marginal gain over "Conserve standard." Interestingly, a previous test of "Conserve low" at 70 mph was found to be even more efficient than the current "Conserve lowest" run. The reviewer concludes that switching to Conserve mode is a worthwhile strategy for road trips to maximize range and reduce charging costs, while the lowest ride height's benefit was not conclusively proven in this instance.