electric PU that can tow 11,000lbs
https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2020-rivian-r1t-electric-pickup/?fbclid=IwAR3TCNUxi2nmFssIuRJokZRWIcAPdBYTp8w9ddeHJSZn-Rak2m0TQjlSHkE#.W_1lO4_zIgY.facebook
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mowermech wrote:free radical wrote:mowermech wrote:
As with all electric vehicles, I need to know how far it will go at night, in a snowstorm, at 20 below zero, with lights, heat, defrost, wipers, etc. running full blast.
Of course, I also need to know how far it will go between charges in 105 degree heat, with air conditioning running.
Now, add a Travel Trailer with a GVW of 10,750 lbs. to the mix, plus 5 190 pound people and a couple hundred pounds of tools and miscellaneous.
NOW how far will it go on a full charge, and how long weill it take to fully re-charge it?
It is always easy to brag about how wonderful something is under ideal conditions, but what about in the real world where we all live, where the conditions are often (if not usually) less than ideal?
This is how Tesla car handles winter..
https://youtu.be/D2gmphV8IZQ
How Rivian truck will perform is anyones guess right now..
Id wait for Tesla truck,for one they have 11.000 Superchargers out there so going long distance is no problem and their tech is way ahead of anyone else..
Interesting video. However, keep in mind that the "severe cold" the narrator was describing is measured in Celsius, not Fahrenheit. His "20 below zero" is about 0 degrees F. Also, "wind chill" only affects bare skin; it has no effect on machinery.
My question was about the range at 20 below zero F, with cabin heat, defrost, lights, stereo, wipers, etc. operating.
I would really hate to be on U.S. Highway 2 across Northern Montana ("the high-line"), in January, in a blizzard, at midnight, 50 miles from the nearest town and 5 to 10 miles from the nearest ranch house, finding myself stuck because the anticipated range didn't work.
Bummer, to say the least! Yes, it would be due to my own stupidity, not the least of which was taking the damfool EV on a long trip in that kind of weather!
By all means stick w whatever youre comfortable driving.
No one is forcing you to buy EV,,besides Tesla has half a milion orders from customers waiting to get one and Rivian will no doubt sell each one they can make too.
Tesla has proven its reliability even in coldest places such as Norway at minus 36c thats 33f no problems keeping warm sleeping in it overnight :B
https://youtu.be/capOgUHPz9Q
