Rivian R1S Battery Drain Issue:. Causes and Solutions

[Rivian Mom]

One of the issues I've heard some R1S owners complain about is its battery drain. The R1S comes with 3 different battery packs depending on your R1S model. Which are

1. Standard: This has a capacity of 92.5 kWh and a 270-mile range. It has a maximum charging rate of 200 kW.
2. Large: The Large battery pack comes with a capacity of 109.4 kWh and a 330-mile range. It's maximum charging rate is 220 kW.
3. Max: The Max battery pack has the highest battery capacity of 141.5 kWh and a 410-mile range. The maximum charge rate is the same as that of the large pack. They both offer a 220 kW maximum charging rate.

There are a few symptoms you might come across that would let you know that you're experiencing battery drain. Such as dead batteries, inconsistent charging, and even reduced range.

Personally, I haven't had any issues with my battery drain, but given it's an EV and runs on electricity all the time, some unchecked minor errors can lead to battery drain. Below are some of the causes of battery drain.

1. Software Glitches
2. Seatbelt and Sensor Issues
3. Cellular Connectivity
4. Parasitic Drain
5. GPS and Navigation
6. 12V Battery Problems

If you're experiencing battery drain on your R1S, some solutions you could try out include

1. Regularly update your software.
2. Always check your seatbelts and sensors.
3. Accessory management
4. 12V battery maintainance
5. Cellular connectivity management
6. GPS and navigation optimizer
7. Parasitic drain detection

Early detection of battery drain and resolving it immediately is essential for maintaining a longer battery lifespan and helps to prevent further battery problems like bricking and safety hazards too. Experiencing battery drain isn't a serious issue as long as you detect it early enough; it's an issue that can easily be fixed.