The Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) decided to test 20 of the best selling EVs in Norway. In doing so they showed which EVs have the best range in cold weather.
They found 3 main things about EVs in cold weather:
EVs don’t suddenly shut down when they run out of power. Drivers are given several warnings and can maintain regular speed until the very last miles.
EVs on average lose 20 percent of their range in colder climate.
EVs charge more slowly in cold temperatures.
All 20 cars would follow the same route at the same time of day which consisted of city driving, highways, and country roads. The speeds ranged from 37 mph to 68 mph and included one climb through a mountain pass.
The Hyundai Kona Electric was the closest to its stated range with only a loss of about 9%. The Tesla Model S had the longest range in the cold weather, it also apparently dealt with worse conditions than the other cars.
I know Rivian hasn't fully released their plans for what their charging network is going to look like. But I figured I'd start this thread to keep track of the information as it comes out.
RJ Scaringe has said that Rivian is planning on rolling out a network of charging stations at key...
Rivian's charging network will balled the "Rivian Adventure Network" according to a new report from Electrek.
At the beginning Rivian's goal will be to have charging stations at off-roading pit stops, national parks, and RV parks, tapping into the "adventure" aspect of the company. In fact...
Do we know if Rivian is going to allow people to test drive the R1T or R1S before purchasing? Have they revealed how that's going to work?
I'm not saying that I'm going to dislike driving the R1T or anything but I'd like to get a feel for what it's going to be like.
Now that Rivian's factory has reopened for workers, they have announced that their electric delivery vans for Amazon are still on track to be ready for 2021.
From Electrek:
With today’s announcement that Rivian is reopening its factory, they announced the delivery van is still on time for...
This is how the thermal control system works as explained by Rivian themselves in response to an inquiry about vehicle performance. I just hope in real world testing that there won't be any dips in performance. A consistent ownership experience is necessary.
