RIVIAN ROAD TRIP TO SOUTH CAROLINA! FANTASTIC CHARGING HEADING OUT OF COLORADO - PART 1

EV Channels Review

This video documents the initial leg of a 1,500-mile road trip in a 2022 Rivian R1T Launch Edition with the large battery pack. The reviewer highlights the R1T's inefficiencies, particularly with the quad-motor setup and all-terrain tires, averaging around 1.3-1.8 miles per kWh. Despite initial route planning concerns with Electrify America stations, the reviewer found ChargePoint and other networks to be more reliable and cost-effective, especially in Kansas where charging is priced per minute. The reviewer notes the vehicle's thermal management during charging and the benefits of the newer dual-motor R1T for efficiency. The video also features an unboxing and review of the V8 Mate car vacuum. Overall, the R1T is presented as a capable but not ideal road trip vehicle due to its energy consumption, though charging experiences varied positively with non-EA networks.