FIRST RIVIAN ROAD TRIP WITH THE R1T

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This video documents the author's first road trip in a Rivian R1T to Las Vegas, focusing on the charging experience and comparing it to Tesla vehicles. The reviewer highlights the Rivian Adventure Network (RAN) chargers, noting a broken charger at one location but generally finding them available. Charging speeds are discussed, with the R1T reaching over 200 kW initially but dropping off at higher states of charge, though the author suggests its charging curve above 80% is still better than Tesla's. The Driver+ system is reviewed, praised for its lane-changing functionality but noted as less capable than Tesla's FSD on unmapped roads. The R1T's energy consumption and overnight battery drain (Gear Guard) are also examined, with the author impressed by the minimal 1% loss over 12 hours compared to Tesla's 3-4%. Comfort is noted as slightly less than a Model X, and the accelerator pedal is described as heavy. Ultimately, the author finds the R1T a compelling option for road trips, especially for off-roading or remote destinations, while the Model X is preferred for comfort, speed, and passenger capacity.