conserve mode disconnects rear axles the rear drive unit an electro magnet coupling. this occurs driving forces accelerate vehicle all slowing forces regenerative braking only the front wheels. . figure the overstated Tesla estimates vs. Rivian's accurate estimates should .
That said, Gen 1 Conserve mode anything go by, it's recommended use ONLY emergencies. . is much option locking an axle a dedicated conserve mode. do Rivian the rear drive unit main unit though, give RWD dynamics in conserve mode. Reactions: Type_R daeHelkcunK .
Similarly, Quad-Motor vehicle Conserve mode de-couples rear motors that the front motors in use. Dual-Motor vehicles decouple rear axle maximize range possible. Automatic decoupling recoupling demand a separate Conserve mode Dual-Motor vehicles unnecessary.
1) Conserve FWD mode eat tires used accelerating braking (e.g., city driving, traffic freeway) period time. have R1S w/22" now ~12,000 miles. front rear tires wearing evenly have driven 2,500 miles that the Conserve mode - on freeway road trips.
r/Rivian the largest most active fan-run auto-enthusiast Rivian community. discuss electric vehicle company, Rivian Automotive, with products brand (not stock). . Conserve mode front-wheel drive, it's recommended rain, snow, other conditions reduced traction. -- R1T owner's guide pg 99
I informed Rivian if have 21" road tires, driving CONSERVE mode drive undue wear tear the tires. a result, Rivian recommended increase tread life drive ALL PURPOSE mode you on highway. . is long history discussions how Conserve mode (FWD) creates uneven premature tire wear .
In Rivian's case, motors 4 equal powered units only SW controls bias power distribution the drive axles wheels. at point Rivian issue OTA update includes Conserve FWD Conserve RWD option that people don't wear just front tires those do extensive mileage conserve mode.
In 2022, Rivian produced 24,337 EVs delivered 20,332 — from 1,015 2021. Rivian produces R1T, R1S, EDV, will releasing R2, R3, R3X the few years. . conserve mode, don't notice it, it for better, smoother driving experience. I have limited power compared all purpose. Reply .
The efficiency-focused Conserve mode the R1T front-wheel drive, drops ride height its lowest setting, turns regenerative braking its highest setting. 2022 Rivian R1T
r/Rivian the largest most active fan-run auto-enthusiast Rivian community. discuss electric vehicle company, Rivian Automotive, with products brand (not stock). . drive R1T conserve mode of time. Conserve mode switches dual motor front wheel drive, shutting the rear motors. .