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There has been some major road construction in my area and I saw someone in a Tesla ride through a new intersection with their hands behind their head. At first I was really caught off guard but as the days went on I continued to think about it. Every Tesla that drives through that area is...

I've looked at ABRP more than a few times. Many of the charge locations in Idaho are level 2 with a few fast chargers mixed in but somewhat limited, you wouldn't want to miss one if you're wanting to hold to a schedule. You can plan a decent route but jumping on and off the interstate to...

I think the Amazon delivery vehicle will help speed along the self driving. They're logging a lot of miles daily and in all kinds of neighborhoods. I would think they're mapping way more than the average Rivian driver does.

Same in Idaho but it's not like charging stations are on the side of the road and you can go from 80-0, charge and back to 80mph without any extra time loss.

I know for me I can't wait another 2-3 years. Our vehicles won't make it that long and it's the reason we have an R2 reservation. When the R3 come out it we might add it replacing our last ICE vehicle.

I'm one that would buy a R3 over the R2 if both were being offered at the same time.

I bought a vehicle on the NJ coast and drove a uhaul trailering the car back home, over 2500 miles on three days. I had to get back for a business trip. I had just enough time to return the rentals and shower. A few years before that trip I bought a dune buggy on the CT coast and drove it back...

This will be my first EV, it's why I'm spending extra time reading all the information I've been able to find and shifting through the crap along the way. I can't answer what people normally do. I have owned 4x4 trucks and I rarely put them in 4x4 unless I was stuck or in snow/ice. I woupd...

Correct, for straight interstate driving 70 mph is more normal, except in my area where it's usually 85. My original response to the OP was in reference to the lower limited highway limits which for me is more how I'll drive if I'm out "adventuring." For longer road trips I'll be 70-80 mph...

Not every test needs to be 70mph. There are plenty of mountain roads near me that are 55 mph with 30 mph turns. You're not going to average high speeds on those.

Good to hear from a different range run. Dropping to a slower speed really helped add some range. I could live with that amount, sure I live in an 80 mph highway limit but it's also fairly open and it's possible to slow down if needed without causing too much hazard. Yeah we've all heard it...

I guess I didn't think about NYC. Do you guys have a place at home to charge or are you exclusively fast charging? I've lived in multiple western states but nowhere that had your parking struggles. I'm closing in on 50 and have never valet parked a vehicle. I also walk a lot so the few times...

This thread makes me think people are valet parking every week.

That's a good point. Though with the smoke in my area we're having to go farther each weekend.

If I'm driving solo I am someone that makes few stops, I traditionally go 400+ miles between stopping/fueling. Friends I know and have spoken to that have similar driving behavior told me when they switched to an EV they drive slower and make more stops resulting in a more relaxed trip and...

There are enough manufacturers offering vehicles with different versions of "keys" I wouldn't be worried about valets, tire shops or service personnel. Myself I prefer a key and FOB, but I'm getting old and stuck in my way. I don't like apps that "solve" my non existent problems, lol, I refuse...

What's the SOC most are generally using on a road trip? If you're not going to go above 80% because of charge speeds then how low are people dropping to? I live in Idaho, my sister is west of Portland Oregon and my wife cousin is in the Salt Lake City area. There are some really dead zones on...

This gives me pause. I guess it's because haven't owned an EV before but Rivian saying the R2 gets 330 miles my thought was if I'm on a road trip and driving 15-85% SOC I could expect to get over 200 miles of range between charges. That's a big difference from what the top early real world...

Interesting, they might be a good deal. They're lacking any real details, how much for they weigh and what are they rated at, but it might be a solution people are looking for. Being in a norther state I know I'll get a winter set at some point. These may end up being a good value and if they...

Watching the video I can see the egg advantage in this test. There is no doubt the Y is more aerodynamic though we all knew that by looking at the two. I can also see that the R2 is charging faster so every minute the vehicle is on the charger the R2 gains an advantage. I would be curious...