Range estimates finally changing?

[Andystroh]

For the first time this past week, I noticed that my range estimates in all purpose have started updating (referring to the "All purpose", "sport", and "conserve" 100% range estimates). They've slowly creeped up from 270 to to now about 280 - this is on 20" wheels. Interesting that it is increasing despite lower efficiency in winter, but I was just excited to see an actual change.

I've always been curious if I just happen to drive very much as the vehicle expects, or if the range estimator previously just held constant for all drivers, and I have read other people reporting that theirs never changed either.

I thought I might post a poll - have these 100% range values always been the same for you, always updated, or recently started updating?

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[mabowden]

I've only had the truck for less than a month, and it is my first EV. That being said, I'm pleasantly happy with the range estimates when arriving to a location I will often beat it in all purpose mode. Not the same I've heard about tesla.

 

[Andystroh]

I've only had the truck for less than a month, and it is my first EV. That being said, I'm pleasantly happy with the range estimates when arriving to a location I will often beat it in all purpose mode. Not the same I've heard about tesla.

I feel the same way. Hearing from friends how Tesla works, comparing how our ID.4 would estimate range - Rivian definitely seems the best. It seems to overestimate usage by 10-20% on a trip, and reign it in as you approach your destination.

 

[hilld]

I am not yet seeing it. The estimates are optimistic, especially on freeway drives, even when driving speed limits of 70.

 

[Andystroh]

well interesting results. Seems its probably not a universal change. I recently hit 10k miles, I wonder if that was a threshold for something.

 

[Tomgriff]

I feel the same way. Hearing from friends how Tesla works, comparing how our ID.4 would estimate range - Rivian definitely seems the best. It seems to overestimate usage by 10-20% on a trip, and reign it in as you approach your destination.

My Tesla range predictor is very accurate when predicting remaining battery percentage over long distances, within a few percent. I found the miles estimate not to be good and leave it in battery percentage. When the nav system says I will arrive at the next charger with X% remaining and I am extremely confident in the estimate. Haven't got my Rivian yet so can't compare it, but Tesla's system is very good (when used in percent).

 

[Birdowin]

My range used to be 326 miles in conserve mode. Since the latest upgrade it is at 369 miles in conserve. I have about 10k miles on the truck and I love it. It's great to drive around town and way more comfortable on a long road trip than my wife's Tesla.

 

[Andystroh]

My range used to be 326 miles in conserve mode. Since the latest upgrade it is at 369 miles in conserve. I have about 10k miles on the truck and I love it. It's great to drive around town and way more comfortable on a long road trip than my wife's Tesla.

Wow that is a huge jump. Do you ever record your efficiency on trips? That would require like 2.8mi/kWh+? I haven’t driven much in conserve since it started updating so mine is still at the original 294 I think for the 20” wheels. Glad you’re enjoying the truck.

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