DAY TRIP TO ASHEVILLE, NC IN RIVIAN R1T FOR DRIVE ELECTRIC EARTH DAY ASHEVILLE!

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Branden Flasch embarks on a 250-mile round trip from Charlotte to Asheville in his 2022 Rivian R1T to attend a Drive Electric Earth Day event. The journey highlights the R1T's efficiency in 'Conserve' mode, projecting a favorable range despite a significant elevation gain. Flasch notes the limited charging options in Asheville, relying on a 50kW EVgo charger, and plans a stop at a new 180kW Circle K for the return trip. The video offers a comprehensive tour of the EV event, showcasing a diverse range of electric vehicles and providing insights from other EV owners, particularly regarding charging experiences and software updates. The return journey includes a stop at the Circle K for a quick charge and car wash, demonstrating the 180kW charger's performance. Flasch concludes that the R1T's running boards have a negligible impact on range, and the vehicle's overall efficiency for the trip was impressive, crossing the 20,000-mile mark.