COVERING BIG DISTANCE QUICKLY IN A RIVIAN R1T - PHOENIX TO FORT COLLINS IN ONE DAY! ROAD TRIP 3/3

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This road trip video chronicles a lengthy journey in the Rivian R1T, highlighting its capabilities and limitations over a thousand-mile drive from Phoenix to Fort Collins. The reviewer expresses significant admiration for the R1T's understated design, impressive on-road and off-road performance, and overall character, despite acknowledging some imperfections. A major focus is placed on the charging experience, particularly the frustration with Electrify America's 350-amp limitation, which prevents the R1T from achieving its potential 200 kW charging speeds, often capping out around 140-160 kW. The reviewer details the technical aspects of DC fast charging, explaining voltage and current limitations. Despite these charging infrastructure challenges, the R1T's battery management and range control are praised, even at low states of charge. The video concludes with the R1T arriving home with minimal range, showcasing its ability to cover long distances, albeit with a significant reliance on charging stops and a critique of the current charging network's ability to support high-power vehicles.