FIRST ROAD TRIP IN OUR NEW RIVIAN R1T! LEAVING NORMAL, IL AND BRINGING IT HOME TO COLORADO

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This video documents the first road trip of a newly acquired Rivian R1T Launch Edition from Normal, Illinois, to Fort Collins, Colorado. The reviewer highlights the truck's impressive acceleration (835 hp), spacious interior, and practical features like the powered tonneau cover, gear tunnel, and onboard air compressor. However, the road trip was not without its challenges. Initial charging attempts at a non-Electrify America station were unsuccessful, leading to frustration. The reviewer also experienced significant thermal throttling during DC fast charging, which impacted charging speeds and potentially affected the cabin's AC performance. A new software update (2022.19.03) was installed, introducing features like battery preconditioning and soft sand mode, which the reviewer is eager to test further. Despite the charging and thermal issues, the reviewer expresses strong satisfaction with the R1T's driving dynamics, comfort, and overall capability, considering it a compelling package for its price.