Today, you'll get better efficiency and range with DM, but QM is going to be the superior driving experience in most applications. This is coming from the lead engineer who worked on both systems..
I would actually argue the simplified hardware/software design is the best aspect of DM as that...
Unless you take both out on a track in inclement weather, you may not be able to tell the difference ?
As Mason put it, the only vehicle better than a dual motor Rivian... Is a quad motor Rivian.
I like the extra utility of the HiLift, but I'm not sure if it will even work with R1T on sliders.. plus, the added risk of operating at near the recommended weight limits makes me think there are safer alternatives that don't have the possibility of permanent injury.
Does anyone have any experience with an inflatable jack (example) under a Rivian? I have a bottle jack, but even with sliders it would be difficult to operate on a slope. These pillows rated up to 4T and can be hooked up to onboard compressor, so should work in theory..
Rivian's (or any large EV) Achilles heel seems to be mud.. those ATs turn into slicks the second you lose grip and it's game over with all that weight and no traction.
After 8 months of waiting, they are finally here! R1T is a big boy, I'm curious to see how the exposed nuts will hold up to all the bashing and sliding. After all, that's what this protection is for, right?
I got stuck on flat ground on aired down ATs, also no sinkage when walking but wet clay underneath the crust.. the problem is absolutely the weight, even with aggressive tread the tires will turn into slicks the moment you start spinning. I was able to self-recover with 4 traction boards and a...