This is our southern utah/northern AZ playground and why I still have a maxpack reservation. This is showing CCS chargers available above 70kw (there are a few 50 kw chargers on the east but given the distances, those arenāt ideal).
It gets a bit better if Tesla opens their superchargers...
I am not sure how big a difference this makes but I do pretty well relative to estimated efficiency (on our Tesla model S, i3, and R1T) by easing into regen and throttle. I almost never use the brake pedal and rarely use max regen assuming that there is more loss @ higher inputs. I am probably...
the funny thing is I didnāt hear it at first but then they replaced some window/door seals that werenāt seated well and the noise started. I will go back but want to try to pin point the noise so they can deal with it vs pass the buck.
I brought our truck into service and they said it is normal and all trucks have it (above 60mph driverās side). Iāve experimented with covering with electrical tape some of the gaps on the Triangle window (upper and lower) and the seams on the mirror and it seems to reduce but not completely...
Lots of bigger needs but two minor annoyances
1) the floating Spotify now playing panel ison far right of screen so makes it hard to heart fav songs
2) donāt remove overheadcamera view when you close the garage door. We have a tight path out of garage and use the overhead view when backing. If...
ouch. I found this blog post interesting about the multiple ways that cold temperatures impact car efficiency including non EVs.
http://alohonyai.blogspot.com/2014/11/effects-of-winter-on-fuel-economy.html
I canāt believe how bad the St. George/Washington EA chargers are. Broken, slow and hard to park to reach the cables. Fortunately I live here so can charge @ home but for others that are travelling to Zion or through UT - avoid if you can!
I just got a message back from Rocky mountain power and here is what they said.
āWe do know that the equipment has been ordered but there is no timeline place as of right now.
We are dedicated to making sure all of your concerns are heard and addressed. Please know your feedback regarding the...
we are at the same stage and was told that our truck is complete in Normal and would be a few weeks due to them transporting the truck by rail and pickup in Las Vegas. Not sure if rail transport will be used for AZ as well. Timing works for us as we are heading for a 16 day grand canyon rafting...
I love the shine of paint - particularly LA silver. I guess I am once again ānot fashionableā since everyone seems to like these flat paints or stealth wraps. I like the reward to sparkling clean after a hand wash.
I am also a Tesla model S owner and soon to be first time truck owner so I appreciate your perspective. We just picked one of the trucks from the Rivian shop so hopefully will get it in a few weeks. Enjoy your new ride.