The Rivian R1S has become the first production electric vehicle to complete the Rubicon Trail in California's Sierra Nevada mountain range.
The Rivian R1S has overcome a monumental challenge. The brand says the SUV is the first production electric vehicle to conquer the Rubicon Trail, one of the toughest off-road trails in the world.
The brand used a stock quad-motor R1S, with its 34-inch Pirelli all-terrain tires. Although there was some additional equipment on board, including front tow-hitch receivers, steel rock sliders, and a roof rack.claims that the vehicle started the arduous climb with an 80 percent state of charge and finished with “under 10 percent” of remaining range before plugging into a level two charger at the destination.
The trail isn't just tough, it's also isolated. Mobile network doesn't reach 99.9 percent of the route and visitors have to use radios to communicate, as per thewhich is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the popular tourist site.
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