Unlocking Rivian R1T’s Maximum Range: Owner Shares Insights

If you frequently wander off the beaten path in your Rivian R1T, these tips might help you cover the extra mile

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Suvrat Kothari

By: Suvrat Kothari

May 31, 2023 at 7:32pm ET

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Rivian R1T owner Stephen Goodrich has shared tips on maximizing the R1T’s range on his YouTube channel Charge Overland.

Goodrich owns a glacier white Rivian R1T Launch Edition with the adventure package. Its quad-motor setup helps it accelerate from 0-60 miles per hour in just 3 seconds, while its 135-kilowatt-hour battery provides an EPA-estimated 314-mile range. The quad-motor Rivian R1T’s range has since been updated to 328 miles.

Goodrich has covered thousands of miles in his R1T and knows how to conserve range using simple tricks. He has tested the electric pickup over varying terrain, distances, and temperatures and his results might be insightful for future or current R1T owners.

The Rivian R1T has multiple charging outlets for devices and external appliances. Through the infotainment, owners can choose to turn these outlets on or off.

When Goodrich left them on for 12 hours without plugging in any device, while the outside temperature hovered around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, the R1T’s battery drained by 3-5 percent, losing between 9-12 miles range. When the outlets were turned off, the electric truck lost just 1 percent range over 12 hours.

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He experimented with the Normal and Stay-Off modes, using each for 12 hours with outside temperatures between 65-75F. The R1T lost 1 percent range, between 3-5 miles, when the Normal mode was left on, while it lost no range with the Stay Off mode. 3-5 miles of range drop may sound insignificant but can be incremental in overall energy savings while being away from charging stations.

Goodrich has shared several other tips owners can use to maximize their R1T’s range, including suggestions on driving modes, driving patterns, and how externally mounted gear might affect range. Watch his video above, and let us know in the comments any other tips you think are necessary for covering some extra miles in an EV.

Source: Charge Overland

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