RIVIAN R1T CROSS COUNTRY ROAD TRIP OVER 1000 MILES TEXAS TO VIRGINIA

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The reviewer embarked on a 1000+ mile cross-country road trip in the Rivian R1T, from Texas to Virginia, providing valuable real-world insights into its performance and charging infrastructure. The R1T is praised as a "GREAT travel vehicle," with the reviewer experiencing no range anxiety, though "charging anxiety" was present due to the inconsistent performance of Electrify America stations. While the vehicle itself is lauded for comfort and features like Highway Assist, the charging experience was a mixed bag. The reviewer noted that some Electrify America stations were excellent (10/10), while others suffered from multiple non-functional chargers (4/10, 5/10). Charging speeds were generally good, especially between 20-70% state of charge, with speeds dropping off significantly above 70%. The vehicle's "conserve mode" (front-wheel drive only) was highlighted for improving highway efficiency, which varied significantly with weather conditions, ranging from 2.24 to 2.73 miles per kWh. The reviewer also noted the vehicle's battery preconditioning feature for optimal charging. Overall, the R1T proved capable for long distances, but the CCS charging network, particularly Electrify America, requires significant improvement for a seamless experience.