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I'm talking about adding a max pack option. The lower-priced R2 configurations would still exist.

Really appreciate another 20" AT data point. Not great, but not unexpected. I really want the R2 over the competition. It may just not offer enough range for my use case. At this point, rather than an R2X, I'd prefer a max-battery option. BMW fits nearly 110kWh in a similar-size vehicle; surely...

Yeah, who knows if we'll ever see a tri-motor R2. If we do, I bet it's at least a year out, if not longer. By then, I'd personally just hold for an R3X.

Yes, and Kyle's 0-60 tests had the update.

Tesla, Lucid, and Porsche don't lose traction from 0 and are quicker. Just saying it looks like Rivian could improve initial acceleration. While I won't go back to a Tesla, one thing that was great as an owner was the software updates, including at least one that improved performance.

Interesting how similar the performance was between launch mode and sport mode without it. I'd like to see a sw update to improve the relatively sluggish initial acceleration from a stop.

FINALLY, the real-world range test for me 🏎🏆

I'm hoping to see more tests on the 20" wheel/tire combo. I think at this point only State of Charge has tested that setup.

Great to see more data points. Everyone's "real world" is different. Seeing details on various use cases helps zero in on what we each might expect.

True. Decent price, wide dealer network, ground clearance. Doesn't look to be a road tripper, but it could fit some people's requirements. I wouldn't call the IX3 or EX60 eggs either.

Over $50k, I expect 250mi range at highway speeds, aka, 75- 80 mph for me, and 10-80% charge time around 25min. Anything less on either metric isn't a deal-killer, but is sub-par for a new EV imo.

An R3 will be cheaper and smaller than current Rivians, so likely more appealing to people living in condos or apartments where charging may not be possible. That 5-10 min per session saved adds up if you are doing it often.

They are "real world" in the sense that they actually drive the miles to determine range. I find that a useful base I can then adjust according to my expected gains/losses based on my real-world driving conditions. They're certainly better than what we get from manufacturer numbers or those...

Similar experience w/BMW purchases. Buy Dec/Jan and 10% is basically table stakes. Late next yr is also the rumored availability of ventilated seats if that matters to you.

I think the takeaway is enjoy your Bronco, but only if you keep it more than a few years and use it to tow your ev snowmobile! 🙃

I expected better at 70mph. For not much more money, if you don't need the ground clearance, YT range tests of the IX3 seem to put it at ~300mi @ 80mph and ~340mi @ 70mph.

I've seen a few EV sleds out and about. Expensive, but definite advantages. Most of my neighbors still use propane backup generators, gas chainsaws, etc. I moved to battery home backup, electric saw, electric 2-stage snow blower. Cheaper to run, more reliable, quieter, less maintenance.

+ You get the bonus of immediate full power at high elevations where most ICE fall flat. Win-Win.

I get that, I prefer a DCT/PDK for track use. But the i4's weight, numb steering, subpar brake modulation (for sport driving), and relatively slow turn-in make it a point-and-shoot car, not a dynamic driving experience imo. No hate. I really like the i4, driven it many times, as my brother has...

Crazy. I’ve had 6 EVs since 2012. None drove better than my ICE sports cars from a driving enthusiast viewpoint, that includes a 911 and my current Lotus. To each their own I suppose.