Car and Driver Range Test @ 75 mph with 22” wheels - 280 miles

[McMoo]

They didn’t say which mode. Probably all purpose of I had to guess.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a40908521/rivian-r1t-highway-range-test-tires/

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[Friscorays]

May say something about me but the part that most got my attention is their confirmation of much quoted 3s 0-60 with the 22s:
"The sprint to 60 mph dropped to 3.0 seconds flat (a 0.3-second improvement) and the quarter-mile to 11.5 seconds (a 0.4-second improvement), further cementing the R1T’s status as the quickest pickup we’ve ever tested."

 

[OverZealous]

They didn’t say which mode. Probably all purpose of I had to guess.

Given that I've had no issue seeing 290+ miles on the 20" ATs at highway speeds, that's probably true.

IMO, range tests should be done in conserve mode. If you are trying to go far, that's the mode you would (should) be using. And Rivian's conserve mode is really effective.

 

[ERguy]

It seems odd they've tested both optional wheel configurations for range but, but they haven't done the same for the standard 21" wheels, which were the ones used for the EPA testing.

Since both optional wheel sizes produced much better range at highway speeds than expected, it makes me wonder if the 21" wheels will also exceed expectations by a similar margin. Or perhaps the 21" wheels will surprise by not doing any better at all on the highway.

Hopefully they get their hands a a model with 21" wheels soon to do the comparison tests.

 

[COdogman]

290 with the 22s at 75mph seems right in all purpose mode. We know just from what people here on the forum have posted that over 290 is possible even on the AT tires. The 21s are built for the longer range so I’m sure 300+ is possible on those, especially in conserve mode.
20” AT = traction, off-roading
21” All season = low rolling resistance, daily driving
22” All season = sticky rubber, street performance

 

[SASSquatch]

Given that I've had no issue seeing 290+ miles on the 20" ATs at highway speeds, that's probably true.

IMO, range tests should be done in conserve mode. If you are trying to go far, that's the mode you would (should) be using. And Rivian's conserve mode is really effective.

Your numbers are impressive. I have the 22's configured and plan to stick with those because I want the best possible handling and outside of gravel/sand, really am not doing much off-roading.

How is the ride in conserve? Many have talked about it being very rough.

 

[manitou202]

They tested the 20" wheels last November so I wouldn't be surprised that some software changes have improved efficiency since. I would be interested to see all three wheels tested on the same vehicle.

 

[ads75]

IMO, range tests should be done in conserve mode. If you are trying to go far, that's the mode you would (should) be using. And Rivian's conserve mode is really effective.

I have to strongly disagree, especially when the main drive mode is called "all purpose". Most people aren't typically going to be normally driving around in conservative. The truck has four motors, don't give me an estimate using only two of them. Especially if the conserve ride mode is rougher than all purpose.

 

[SeaGeo]

I have to strongly disagree, especially when the main drive mode is called "all purpose". Most people aren't typically going to be normally driving around in conservative. The truck has four motors, don't give me an estimate using only two of them. Especially if the conserve ride mode is rougher than all purpose.

It depends on if you want to figure out the absolute max a vehicle can go in a given condition (like 75 mph) or not. If the goal is to figure out "how far it can go" it makes sense to stick it in conserve.

Also, the truck does give you an estimate using two motors - that's part of what it's doing when it changes your range estimate when putting it in conserve.

 

[OverZealous]

Your numbers are impressive. I have the 22's configured and plan to stick with those because I want the best possible handling and outside of gravel/sand, really am not doing much off-roading.

Funny, I don't really do anything special to get that range. I don't drive slow or anything. I don't use conserve unless I'm trying to go far (over 200 miles), because I like the performance of having all 4 motors.

But if I'm going far, the ability to instantly switch into 2 motor driving and gain 7-8% of range is pretty awesome. On top of that, unlike my Model S, when the truck says it'll get 293 miles, you can trust you'll probably get with 1-2 miles of that, possibly even a touch over.

How is the ride in conserve? Many have talked about it being very rough.

Conserve used to be rough because it forced you into lowest. In lowest, the truck has horrible suspension—the same is true in sport/lowest. However, they last few updates have made it possible to use conserve with low, and the ride is basically just as good as all-purpose/medium. I don't find a noticeable ride difference between low/medium/high, it's only the extremes that are terrible for regular driving.

(I also don't think the range improvement from low to lowest is worth it for the ride quality.)

I wouldn't bother driving in conserve unless you are on the highway or looking to stretch your drive that day. The power curve isn't as pleasant (though it's no slouch since it still has over 400hp), and the drive system was engineered around 4-wheel-drive.

 

[Batman]

Your numbers are impressive. I have the 22's configured and plan to stick with those because I want the best possible handling and outside of gravel/sand, really am not doing much off-roading.

How is the ride in conserve? Many have talked about it being very rough.

Dont the tires have to be wider for handling to improve? I think the tire width for both 21' and 22' is the same?

 

[SASSquatch]

I believe that the 22's have a lower profile with less sidewall for better cornering.

This is from the Rivian page:

• 20” All-Terrain wheels come with all-terrain tires for enhanced off-road capability and are M+S rated and 3PMS rated
• 21” Road wheels come with all-season tires for the best range and improved handling in different weather conditions, and are M+S rated
• 22” Sport wheels come with all-season performance tires for the best on-road handling and are M+S rated

 

[Yellow Buddy]

290 with the 22s at 75mph seems right in all purpose mode. We know just from what people here on the forum have posted that over 290 is possible even on the AT tires. The 21s are built for the longer range so I’m sure 300+ is possible on those, especially in conserve mode.
20” AT = traction, off-roading
21” All season = low rolling resistance, daily driving
22” All season = sticky rubber, street performance

I must be doing something wrong. Just did a full charge to 100%. Ran it down until I had 10 miles remaining in conserve/lowest and was pretty disappointed in the efficiency. This is on 22s.

 

[COdogman]

I must be doing something wrong. Just did a full charge to 100%. Ran it down until I had 10 miles remaining in conserve/lowest and was pretty disappointed in the efficiency. This is on 22s.

Doesn’t mean you did anything wrong. It’s still pretty close. 9 miles could be the difference in terrain or outside temp between C&D’s test and your own?

 

[frostbit3]

Also could be wind speed and direction. Wind is known to have a not insignificant impact to range. I know when outofspeckyle does his range tests he drives both directions so that he goes both with and against the wind to try and average it out.

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