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That's interesting. I assume both have aero covers, right?I am still confused why the 21 inch wheels have such a large difference between the R1S and R1T. The 20 and 22 numbers are the same between the 2 vehicles.
I think they should remove aero covers and make them optional in the gear shop. Seems like the first thing everyone is doing is taking them off.Ugg... I why couldn't they have made the A/S aero wheels on a more common wheel and tire size?!
I agree. I'll be removing mine and put them back on for road trips only.I think they should remove aero covers and make them optional in the gear shop. Seems like the first thing everyone is doing is taking them off.
I imagine there might have been a small amount of efficiency to be gained with better HVAC controls, but I haven't read anything about an improvement to the motor inverter, and that's typically one of the big ones that other companies use to bump range up with.Do you all think there is an actual change, or just a change to the testing? I understand the manufacturer has some flexibility with the published numbers… I haven’t seen anything that makes me think this is more than Rivian making their range values a bit less conservative (which they feel like they have been).
C. Rivian following in Tesla's footsteps and learning how to game the testing better.I guess I am getting confused on all of the range discussion.
Does this:
A. imply that at some point model 2023 models will start delivering with a higher range
B. imply a software update is going to increase range for all R1 models (better efficiency, access to more pack capacity, etc)
I’m guessing they redid the test on the latest software with improved regen and were able to squeak out some additional range as a result. It is also possible based on the reported drive mode improvements that some of the algorithms may have adjusted some of the power consumption curves.I guess I am getting confused on all of the range discussion.
Does this:
A. imply that at some point model 2023 models will start delivering with a higher range
B. imply a software update is going to increase range for all R1 models (better efficiency, access to more pack capacity, etc)
I haven't experienced the complete regen fall-off that I had been experiencing in the last update, but that was rare to happen and I'm not in a particularly mountainous area.Still waiting for someone that saw regen going down large declines (especially while towing) and cutting out to report if the new changes improve that or not.