Rivian Horsepower Spec - 872 HP

[Aubs]

I just noticed on my certificate of origin the listed horsepower is 872. Anybody know if this is official?

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[sickhews]

https://rivian.com/support/article/how-much-horsepower-do-rivian-vehicles-have

 

[BigE]

I just noticed on my certificate of origin the listed horsepower is 872. Anybody know if this is official?

I found that same number last year on a EPA document. Maybe that gross output or something?

 

[shumdit]

Usually the gross output is the combined capability of the (in this case) 4 motors. But usually the battery/system current limitations to supply those motors simultaneously lower the actual output somewhat.

 

[crashmtb]

what’s more official than the manufacturer’s certificate of origin?

 

[Dark-Fx]

I found that same number last year on a EPA document. Maybe that gross output or something?

 

[BigE]

Brian, yes, that is what I had found. Question for you, as I am still waiting for my R1T. I have the 20" tires on my configuration, but I like the idea/look/performance on the 22's and better range. I guess my fear is the 22's may wear like soft erasers. What has your experience been so far? Thank you, Eric

 

[Dark-Fx]

Brian, yes, that is what I had found. Question for you, as I am still waiting for my R1T. I have the 20" tires on my configuration, but I like the idea/look/performance on the 22's and better range. I guess my fear is the 22's may wear like soft erasers. What has your experience been so far? Thank you, Eric

My front tires are wearing really quickly, but my alignment needs to get fixed. I had it at the shop already early on for it, but they've improved their methodology since then and supposedly can get it better. It doesn't help that I was using conserve mode too often I'm sure. My commute has a lot of 45-55 mph roads with stop signs. I'm at 5500 miles right now and would be surprised to see more than ~9k before I'm at the wear bars on the passenger side due to it. Trying to make an appointment to get in for service but since it's nothing critical it feels like they are dragging their feet to get me in.

 

[BigE]

My front tires are wearing really quickly, but my alignment needs to get fixed. I had it at the shop already early on for it, but they've improved their methodology since then and supposedly can get it better. It doesn't help that I was using conserve mode too often I'm sure. My commute has a lot of 45-55 mph roads with stop signs. I'm at 5500 miles right now and would be surprised to see more than ~9k before I'm at the wear bars on the passenger side due to it. Trying to make an appointment to get in for service but since it's nothing critical it feels like they are dragging their feet to get me in.

I've heard of several people discussing alignment issues. Are you allowed to just take it to a local tire store and have an alignment done? I know that would be an expense, just thinking in my situation and others in NC, we can be far from a SC.

 

[Dark-Fx]

I've heard of several people discussing alignment issues. Are you allowed to just take it to a local tire store and have an alignment done? I know that would be an expense, just thinking in my situation and others in NC, we can be far from a SC.

Rivian has a special program on their side that equalizes the suspension and locks it into place for the alignment. You could probably get it done elsewhere, but it wouldn't be as accurate as they would be fighting the truck trying to adjust itself the whole process. That's what the mobile service guy told me when they came to my house for a different issue a couple months ago. He said my first alignment service was most likely before they came up with that solution.

 

[BigE]

Rivian has a special program on their side that equalizes the suspension and locks it into place for the alignment. You could probably get it done elsewhere, but it wouldn't be as accurate as they would be fighting the truck trying to adjust itself the whole process. That's what the mobile service guy told me when they came to my house for a different issue a couple months ago. He said my first alignment service was most likely before they came up with that solution.

That makes sense...thanks for the info

 

[CommodoreAmiga]

I've heard of several people discussing alignment issues. Are you allowed to just take it to a local tire store and have an alignment done? I know that would be an expense, just thinking in my situation and others in NC, we can be far from a SC.

I’ve been actively looking for a shop to align my R1T since Rivian service has been unhelpful in scheduling a visit to the SC. I can’t find an independent shop who is capable and willing to align the R1T.

 

[cbuckley]

My front tires are wearing really quickly, but my alignment needs to get fixed. I had it at the shop already early on for it, but they've improved their methodology since then and supposedly can get it better. It doesn't help that I was using conserve mode too often I'm sure. My commute has a lot of 45-55 mph roads with stop signs. I'm at 5500 miles right now and would be surprised to see more than ~9k before I'm at the wear bars on the passenger side due to it. Trying to make an appointment to get in for service but since it's nothing critical it feels like they are dragging their feet to get me in.

Are you using conserve mode for a lot of your drivers?

Rivian told me that driving in conserve mode regularly will disproportionately increase wear on front tires.

 

[Dark-Fx]

Are you using conserve mode for a lot of your drivers?

Rivian told me that driving in conserve mode regularly will disproportionately increase wear on front tires.

I had been in an attempt to get myself to slow down. This truck is just too fun to drive hard.

 

[electruck]

I had been in an attempt to get myself to slow down. This truck is just too fun to drive hard.

Rivian needs to implement a valet / teen driver mode that considerably dials back the power. Might come in handy in your situation as well.

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