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I agree with your statements. However. I’m not convinced till I see the real numbers. Not some percentage guesstimate by Rivian.You all are fishing for an answer you won’t get. It appears people want Rivian to some how fess up to a number larger than 50%.
That 50% is likely worst case because if you overlay the power curves of an electric motor and an ice engine, they don’t match at high torque. ICE motors lose efficiency at the top end where electric motors are most efficient. This is why in the efficiency mode, you get more range. Two motors under double the torque are more efficient.
That said, the argument that energy is energy is absolutely true. I say this as an a mechanical engineer. Drag and rolling resistance are the biggest factor, by a lot. Motor efficiency is peanuts…and ICE vehicles don’t regen. I know everyone on here is excited, but this is literally just like refilling a gas vehicle except it takes more and longer fill ups to do it. That’s ok for some and not for others. If you’re the type that gets anxiety over a low battery, being an early adopter may not be a great choice.
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