WE COULDN'T BELIEVE HOW CLOSE THE RIVIAN R1S & R1T FINISHED IN THIS EFFICIENCY BATTLE

EV Channels Review

This video pits the Rivian R1S SUV against the R1T pickup in an efficiency battle over a 40-mile mixed-route test. The primary goal was to determine the efficiency difference between the two vehicles under identical conditions, including software, battery state, and tire type (20-inch all-terrain). The reviewer highlights that the R1S is a highly desirable electric SUV with a well-adapted platform from the R1T. Despite different vehicle shapes, the highway portion of the test showed virtually identical efficiency. The final results were remarkably close: the R1S achieved 2.16 miles per kilowatt-hour, while the R1T achieved 2.11 miles per kilowatt-hour. The reviewer notes that the R1T was slightly more efficient in this specific test, but the difference was minimal and attributed to factors like wheel choice and potential aerodynamic advantages of the truck. The video also briefly touches on a separate test with the R1T on 22-inch wheels, which was less efficient. Ultimately, the reviewer concludes that factors like weather, speed, and wind have a greater impact on energy consumption than the choice between the R1S and R1T, advising buyers not to base their decision on efficiency alone.