EV RANGE IN COLD WEATHER | ROAD TRIP MD TO ME

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This video documents a 500-mile road trip from Maryland to New Hampshire in sub-freezing temperatures, testing the real-world range and cold-weather performance of the Rivian R1T. The reviewer highlights the effectiveness of the scheduled departure preconditioning feature, which significantly impacts battery temperature and efficiency. Despite ambient temperatures ranging from 10°F to 25°F, the R1T consistently achieved around 2 miles per kWh, resulting in an overall efficiency of 1.99 miles per kWh for the entire trip. The reviewer criticizes the mainstream media's negative portrayal of EV cold-weather performance, deeming it sensationalized and inaccurate. Challenges encountered included a full Electrify America charging station, leading to a detour to a slower EVgo charger, and issues with Plug & Charge functionality at the final stop, requiring manual activation via the app. Ultimately, the reviewer expresses satisfaction with the Rivian's performance, range, and the utility of the preconditioning update, concluding that EVs are highly capable even in frigid conditions.