Arky
Well-Known Member
Kyle did an experiment with a model S and they found a 14% loss in a pretty bad scenario (heat soaked black car with max AC).
I'd think the Rivian would do a little better because the 'base' efficiency of the car is not as high as the Tesla S, but part of that depends where you're driving too. If you're just in hot traffic not moving very far, it will be more energy/mile than if you were driving down the highway, since the AC use is a relatively constant drain.
In most real world scenarios probably less than 10% difference in range.
I'd think the Rivian would do a little better because the 'base' efficiency of the car is not as high as the Tesla S, but part of that depends where you're driving too. If you're just in hot traffic not moving very far, it will be more energy/mile than if you were driving down the highway, since the AC use is a relatively constant drain.
In most real world scenarios probably less than 10% difference in range.
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