R2 in snow & cold temperature testing

[Administrator]

Photos posted by RJ:

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[Thedude]

It’s -10°F today so they can get some testing in for about the next week or so before it warms up above zero again.

 

[mkg3]

So will Rivian address cold headlamps that becomes useless when snowing?

Hope R2 (and R1) get a heat element in the lamp glass to address the ice/snow buildup.

 

[JRock]

Any conclusions yet on battery performance and range loss in frigid temps? Those of us in the Midwest are very interested.

 

[VandalSibs]

It's most likely what they are testing in those photos (among other things).

 

[CANCERDOC]

Interesting so it doesn’t have full width rear tail lights?

 

[gultin]

This was specifically asked (and not answered, as expected) in the earnings call, since R2 winter testing is apparently a milestone that's tied to VW's next funding tranche. I can't help but wonder if the stock bump today is at least somewhat related to this?

 

[VandalSibs]

Interesting so it doesn’t have full width rear tail lights?

This has been brought up in other "R2 in the wild" threads - they are just putting the wrap on top of it. The actually have different amounts of wrap on various test vehicles (some cover up most the oval DRLs up front for example).

It's going to look very similar to how the official rivian.com page for it shows.

 

[Katsudon]

Sport Bright wheels option for R2?

 

[downranger12]

So will Rivian address cold headlamps that becomes useless when snowing?

Hope R2 (and R1) get a heat element in the lamp glass to address the ice/snow buildup.

After three years near Dubuque IA, I have not experienced this problem. I drive OEM 21s and don't worry ever about traction. The torque vectoring features are phenomenal.
For me, the risk benefit ratio of driving in snow that heavy does not make sense, Deep snow drifts across the highway, if you can't see them, may hang you up, and the next guy will crash in to you. Poor visibility will get you in trouble.
Towing, if you cn get it, or nine months without your vehicle while it gets repaired, will be inconvenient and expensive after your rates go up.
My choice would be to cozy up in a cheap hotel and go home in the daylight.
My thoughts are similar towards the expenses of dedicated winter tires. It just doesn't pencil out.

 

[parrishr1s]

Looks like there is something mounted in the depression that was seen in earlier photos. Might be light tricks but looks like two black circles.

 

[AlphaSnowbordergirl]

Is it just me or does that camouflage wrap look amazing in the snow.

 

[savethemanual]

I hope that rear wiper design works well, I use mine all the time on my current vehicle.

 

[horseback]

After three years near Dubuque IA, I have not experienced this problem. I drive OEM 21s and don't worry ever about traction. The torque vectoring features are phenomenal.
For me, the risk benefit ratio of driving in snow that heavy does not make sense, Deep snow drifts across the highway, if you can't see them, may hang you up, and the next guy will crash in to you. Poor visibility will get you in trouble.
Towing, if you cn get it, or nine months without your vehicle while it gets repaired, will be inconvenient and expensive after your rates go up.
My choice would be to cozy up in a cheap hotel and go home in the daylight.
My thoughts are similar towards the expenses of dedicated winter tires. It just doesn't pencil out.

Having spent lots and lots of time driving in snow of all depths, I really have to agree. Unless it's absolutely essential to get to your destination today, there are hotels just about everywhere and the stress of that kind of driving just isn't worth it.

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