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		bdamm 17 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Rivian R2: Electric Mid-Size SUV A friend of mine bought one. It ended up being kind of awful. 53mi of range for a 40kwH battery? That's abysmal. Where's all the power going? He traded it in for a used 2023 Model Y. Does 9-hr road trips all the time. I don't think he's going back.

pstuart 16 days ago | [–]

My refurb had a fresh battery that says I'll get 150 miles if I avoid my normal "enthusiastic" pace.

53mi is weak sauce, but that sounds like the battery was near EOL. I charge mine at home which definitely keeps the wear and tear down.

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