R2 accelerator vs. R1

[RickRivian]

Curious if those that drive an R1 and have either test driven an R2 or have one, can comment on the difference in the accelerator resistance.

Background - coming from Ford (Mach-E, Lightning), where we can turn off 1-pedal mode and still have regenerative braking in all other driving modes. Test drove an R1 several months ago, and found the pedal had significant resistance, to the point where after a 15 minute drive both my wife and I commented on the effort required to push and hold it as compared to the Ford EVs. Not having the ability to turn off 1-pedal on the R1 was one of several factors in our decision to not swap the R1 for the Mach-E (biggest factor was too big for our needs, waiting for an R2).

Or, any chance that Rivian is developing regenerative braking with the ability to turn off 1-pedal?

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[SlaterGS]

If you have driven both and are comparing, please indicate whether you are comparing a Gen1 or Gen2 R1. I noticed the Gen2 required a lot more force than my Gen1.

Personally I love 1-pedal and wouldn't trade it for anything.

 

[dcdttu]

I feel that, once you learn to feather the accelerator to control acceleration and braking, it becomes second nature in about a week. It seems most that don't like 1-pedal driving are still fully letting off the accelerator all the time as if they're driving a gas car.

You have to be willing to learn how to do it and not constantly wish it drove like a gas car, because it isn't a gas car.

1-pedal driving is fantastic, and turning regenerative braking off reduces city range by quite a bit, so I'm not sure why anyone would want to do it.

 

[Davethadog]

Do some calf raises.​

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