Range and Battery Comparison Thought - What am I missing?

[E_Monkey]

We test-drove the R1S yesterday. Unfortunately, the salesperson knew little about the batteries or the financing.

I understand EPA mileage varies but to use that as a benchmark

Online:

Dual Standard 22” Sport Bright has EPA 270MI

Dual Standard 20” All Season has EPA 258MI.

Do the above have the LFP batteries? This means we can charge to 100 percent, meaning EPA is 270MI.

If the Dual Large has an older battery which limits charging to 80%, why spend the extra money on it? EPA Range is 330MI. When you take 80% it is 264MI range. Even the Dual Max, Est. at 410MI at 80%, is 328MI. Would you be better off sticking with the Dual Standard?


Thanks for any help!

Easier to think about it in terms of efficiency x battery size. You usage of AC, tire size/weight, heavy foot etc, road altitude changes, will drive your range. I have averaged between 2.1-2.5 miles per kWh. If range is most important pick max pack and 21s. I didn’t think the max pack range add was worth the cost. You could take that money saved and buy lower weight forged wheels if you wanted more range for the money.

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[Sundin67]

This has been very helpful

@McLovin Regarding financing. We will be leasing. I am trying to understand the Interest rate, Do we have to use Rivian Financing? Residual value, does Rivian offer wheel and tire coverage?

When we test drove the car in Brooklyn it was impossible to go past 30mph. 0-60 does not matter as much as passing power from 40mph to 70mph It looks like the performance upgrade from 533 horsepower to 655 horsepower is about $22 per month on a lease. Do you guys have experience with it? Is it worth it?

Does Rivian offer the ability to unlock the software if we want later on?

Does Rivian offer end-of-month/quarter etc deals?

Thanks

 

[iamnid]

Out of spec did a 70mph range test on the standard pack -- 241 miles with the 22" wheels.



They did a Gen 1 max-pack recently as well and it got 346 in the same test.



I think, unless you plan on doing a lot of road trips, the LFP standard pack is the way to go.

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