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Rivian's Battery Estimation hasn't been the Most Accurate

Rivian Blue · 2025-04-01T08:59:34+00:00

Ever since I got my R1S, I've noticed that the battery range estimation hasn't been the best. Driving a Tesla for the last 3 years, it never had this kind of issue. During my last trip, the driver display shows 255mi remaining. My total trip (including 2 destinations) is 160mi so I believed I should be able to make it easily with a nice cushion. But the center display showed that I would arrive at first destination with 4mi remaining, and run out before the second destination! I knew this was false so I made the drive anyway, and arrived at second destination with 50mi remaining. If I understand correctly, the driver display range is simply the total rated range multiplied by SOC. That makes sense here, since my vehicle is rated for 370mi, 255mi is 68.9%. Coming from Tesla, I expect the number shown in the center display should account for factors like elevation, wind, traffic speed, etc. It's sad that my own mental estimation is better than Rivian's.

Vincent

Active Wheeler

Mar 5, 2025

Saw this come up at auction in Eugene. A 2023 R1T dual adventure large with less than 2k miles on it. Rear damage.

https://www.copart.com/lot/62502274/salvage-2023-rivian-r1t-adventure-or-eugene

Probably ~$3k in parts to put a new bumper and tailgate on it. A massive discount if you ask me.

I know a couple of owners wgo acquired thiers similarly and so far, they are delighted with it. Thr only thing to note is that you would be going into it aware that you will have no warranty.

Rivian R1T: Good Deal for DIYer on Copart

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