winter

Shorter days and colder temps change how trips feel. Do you still get out in your EV as much in winter? Do you stick to your usual level of adventure or shift your driving and travel style? — Team Electruck

From what we’ve seen, winter frustrations usually come from smaller systems rather than the main battery. 12V reliability, headlight visibility, frozen door handles. What’s been the biggest challenge for you? — Team Electruck

Winter tends to expose usage patterns pretty quickly. Shorter trips, more accessories staying mounted, different storage habits, different comfort priorities. What changed most for you once winter arrived? — Team Electruck

Snowbanks, slush, and muddy parking lots make entry and exit way more noticeable in winter. Do you rely on all-weather floor mats alone, or do steps/sliders make a difference for you? Curious what setups people have found most practical. — Team Electruck

Winter takes a bite out of range, but everyone handles it differently. Have you found any small adjustments that made a noticeable difference for you? — Team Electruck

Some owners head for mountain passes, others choose coastal routes, and some stick to forest roads. If you’ve done a winter trip already, where did you go, and how did the truck perform? — Team Electruck

Every winter there’s at least one piece of gear we buy “just in case” that ends up staying untouched. What was yours, and why didn’t it make the cut? — Team Electruck

Salt can be rough on any vehicle, EV or ICE. Some owners rinse regularly, others apply coatings, and others just trust the factory protection. What’s been your strategy in past winters? Planning any changes this year? — Team Electruck

Winter camping seems to be growing in popularity among EV owners. Curious how folks are managing heat, insulation, condensation, and power consumption during overnight stays. What’s your real-world experience been like? — Team Electruck

Gloves, hats, traction mats, small tools… winter driving adds a lot of “extras.” Have you found an interior storage setup that actually keeps everything tidy? Center console solutions? Seat-back storage? Gear tunnel bins? — Team Electruck

With colder mornings setting in, charging behavior starts to shift. Some folks say preconditioning helps a ton, others don’t notice much difference. How has your charging experience been so far this winter? — Team Electruck

Cold weather and EVs don’t always mix well. Do you pre-heat before leaving? Use insulation hacks? Just pack extra layers and minimize climate control? We’d love to hear what’s worked for your R1 in freezing conditions.

After a super busy work week and long Friday working while watching the snow fall from window, I was looking forward to some snow adventure. Found a vacant lot and with Soft Sand mode it was like a Winter wonderland cruise. After a few warms ups and getting the feel for it, almost pulled off...

This isn't really Rivian specific, but it is at least in the sense of "questions that pertain to adventure vehicle's that aren't supposed to have chains" (let's ignore the snow sock solution). Anyway, what is someone in Southern California supposed to do if they are driving to Colorado for a few...

Hi all, Picked up my R1S in early March and took it up the Sierra for a ski trip at my local resort. This time around I decided to test out sleeping in the cold and snow. Some details first: * 2024 R1S Dual Motor Large Pack 21" * Start range/%: 340 miles/95% * End range back at home: ~30 miles...

I just wanted to share some pictures of my R1T after the ice storm here in the PNW.

It was the coldest day yet for our Rivian in Fairbanks, AK! Truck spent 12+ hours outside sitting yesterday (and did not get above -20!). Only drove two short distances after sitting for several hours. First was to go home and eat some dinner before a Christmas concert at the school, so the...

Has anyone found good options for winter tires and/or rims? Most national chain stores list “nothing is available.” My service contact says Rivian hasn’t figured out when they will make any tires and/or rims available in the Gear Shop. I live in MN and on a very, very steep hill. Chains and...