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Rivian R1T Pickup

Discussion in 'Electric Vehicles (EVs)' started by stevesnj, May 7, 2021.

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  1. Oct 31, 2021 at 9:43 AM
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    Battery packs are completely sealed. It's possible that the seal could be compromised and water gets in, but it's no different than the possibility of it happening to a combustion engine vehicle. Plus, no need to worry about water getting into the intake.
     
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  4. Oct 31, 2021 at 9:45 AM
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    So does it need to be recharged at the top??
     
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    Not personally but I’m sure many have. Super easy trail.

    I did personally see a modified legacy do top of the world.

    Want me to post the vid of a stock Kia doing hells gate?
     
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  6. Oct 31, 2021 at 9:46 AM
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    Ok yea there are some crazy fucks out there. LOL
     
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  7. Oct 31, 2021 at 9:47 AM
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    Can they also do 0-60 in 3 sec flat and tow 11000 lbs. I'm more interested in that
     
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  8. Oct 31, 2021 at 9:48 AM
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    I'm really curious how the hub motor concept plays out offroad long term versus a transfer case, axles and lockers. Its such a different setup, with the right controls is should be amazing. No CVs to break, gobs of torque right at 0RPM, no need for lockers - and you can control torque at each wheel independently (in theory, not sure how its implemented).


    Still ugly, but not ugly enough to keep me from buying one if I won the lottery that I don't play.
     
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  10. Oct 31, 2021 at 9:50 AM
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    The rivian doesn't use hub motors. They are inboard central at each wheel.
     
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    Ahh ok. Well, scratch the CV thought then. Hmm.
     
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    Still having a motor at each wheel and no diffs has big advantages as far as traction and clearance.
     
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    I know why the R1T does not excite me. The Rivian is designed as a lifestyle vehicle. Not interested. The Rivian is a BEV, I am not into EVs.

    The Rivian might be a great truck in the capacity that it's designed for.
     
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  14. Oct 31, 2021 at 10:02 AM
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    Ya I’m curious what the range will be towing that. Regular gas motors are getting twice the range without a load already. BUT is anyone buying this to tow? Not sure.

    I’ve only seen them irl during trips to CA
     
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    I’d imagine at least half its normal range while towing that weight based off current battery tech.


    Places that get cold will also have much shorter range in sub 0
     
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    That thing would have to hide from a mirror.
     
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    Well i dunno what a lifestyle vehicle is but their marketing is that it's an 'Adventure Vehicle', not a lifestyle vehicle.
     
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    It’s definitely not an adventure vehicle. Can’t stop and plug in everywhere and no one wants to wait hours to charge.

    It’s basically a local vehicle that you drive around town and maybe take out on the weekends to a local park etc.
     
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    An adventure vehicle is a lifestyle vehicle. Which is cool if that's what you want. Any midsize pick up, among other vehicles could be an adventure vehicle.

    I think it's going to take more than lifestyle and BEV technology to move Rivians.
     
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    Unless charging station are installed along the trail.
     
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