E Allyn
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- Rivian R1T, Multiple Tesla Xs, Ys, and a 3
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For the past 5 years, I have driven one of my Teslas from upstate NY to NW Colorado in early December, and then to SW Florida in April, and finally back to upstate NY in April. The first few years gave me (and my dog/driving companion) some range anxiety, but the Tesla SuperCharger network grew very well, and was ALWAYS reliable. Additionally (and perhaps because I stay in more obscure geographies), I never had to wait for a charger. Ever. And that's with over 400,000 miles between my Teslas.
As a DELIGHTED owner of an R1T, I am now excited to embark on the same journey. I am a user of ABRP, as well as plug share, and have begun to map my trip. A few other pieces of info: my R1T is Adventure model, LA Silver, 20" AT's, Quad Motor, Large Battery. Not much extra weight in the Truck with me - and sadly my dog has passed, so I'll be driving solo. My questions for this group:
1. CHADMO adapter - is it worth it? In the pre-Supercharger and early Supercharger days, I found it valuable.
2. I am signed up with Electrify America and EVGo. Others to consider? Any secrets on charging with them? Honestly, I am a bit nervous given some of the challenges I've read...
3. Related to route planner built into the Rivian: as a plot my route, and drill into the various high speed chargers, I have noticed that many of the chargers show IN USE - this seems to be particularly the case with EA chargers...indeed, as I write this, I see EV stations showing all 8 of their 150 kW chargers IN USE. Is there a way of seeing (either in the Rivian App, or through any other mobile app) which chargers are in use at any point in time?
4. Thoughts on the Driver+ Highway assist? I am a huge fan of Tesla's autopilot suite - it definitely helps me to exert less energy in my long drives. Hoping Driver+ will likewise help.
5. Any other thoughts on (nearly) cross country drive - particularly related to the 3rd party charging network?
Thanks, team Rivian!
As a DELIGHTED owner of an R1T, I am now excited to embark on the same journey. I am a user of ABRP, as well as plug share, and have begun to map my trip. A few other pieces of info: my R1T is Adventure model, LA Silver, 20" AT's, Quad Motor, Large Battery. Not much extra weight in the Truck with me - and sadly my dog has passed, so I'll be driving solo. My questions for this group:
1. CHADMO adapter - is it worth it? In the pre-Supercharger and early Supercharger days, I found it valuable.
2. I am signed up with Electrify America and EVGo. Others to consider? Any secrets on charging with them? Honestly, I am a bit nervous given some of the challenges I've read...
3. Related to route planner built into the Rivian: as a plot my route, and drill into the various high speed chargers, I have noticed that many of the chargers show IN USE - this seems to be particularly the case with EA chargers...indeed, as I write this, I see EV stations showing all 8 of their 150 kW chargers IN USE. Is there a way of seeing (either in the Rivian App, or through any other mobile app) which chargers are in use at any point in time?
4. Thoughts on the Driver+ Highway assist? I am a huge fan of Tesla's autopilot suite - it definitely helps me to exert less energy in my long drives. Hoping Driver+ will likewise help.
5. Any other thoughts on (nearly) cross country drive - particularly related to the 3rd party charging network?
Thanks, team Rivian!
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