RIVIAN R1T WINTER HIGHWAY DRIVING RANGE TEST

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This video details a winter highway range test of the 2022 Rivian R1T, comparing it to a previous F-150 Lightning trip. The reviewer drove from New Jersey to Vermont in sub-freezing temperatures with wind, aiming for 70 mph. The R1T, equipped with all-terrain tires and set to 'conserve' mode (front-wheel drive), achieved an average of 1.9 miles per kWh at the 50% state of charge mark, surpassing the Lightning's 1.7 miles per kWh on the same segment. Ultimately, the R1T completed the 211-mile journey with 8% state of charge remaining, beating the Lightning's 3% by a significant margin. The reviewer highlights the R1T's efficiency in cold weather highway driving, attributing the success to proper tire pressure, conserve mode, and slightly better wind conditions compared to the Lightning test. The video also touches on the R1T's less dynamic range estimator compared to the Lightning and demonstrates an upgraded home charging solution in Vermont.