Rivian towing efficiency
Long Rivian towing test Bottom line, the Rivian range was reduced by 62% when towing a Mustang on a car hauler. The route was from Detroit to LA so it was plenty long but other than that not a w...
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IdaD wrote:
Given the weight and profile of that trailer, the efficiency took a much bigger dive than I'd expect out of a traditional truck on a similar trip. Especially a diesel truck.
Agreed on the diesel. But remember, this is a half ton truck. I’m not sure how common a diesel is in half tons nowadays. (Really no idea).
I know with our gas GMC 3/4 ton pulling a 7000 poundish trailer we were looking for a gas station after about 220 kilometres or so and getting panicky at 275. And that was in Saskatchewan. Course that was 20 years ago. I’m sure it’s better now.
