Rivian expands the R1T and R1S product lines with Software Version 2023.02.03.

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 | Chimniii Desk

Rivian improved the range on its R1T and R1S vehicles with the new Software Update version. The depth of discharge is increased by the update. The Depth of Discharge shows the percentage of the battery that has been discharged in relation to the overall battery capacity.

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Prior to yesterdays OTA update my 85% range was 237. Well done ⁦@Rivian⁩. I love seeing the extra range! pic.twitter.com/8QAIUWUZwN
— Jon Rettinger (@Jon4Lakers) February 8, 2023

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An easy example of this is if your EV has a 100 kWh battery pack, an 85 kWh depth of discharge is 85 percent of the total battery capacity Rivian increased, which makes more of the total battery capacity available for usage. Rivian didn't say how much of the battery was available before or after the update, or how much of the battery is usable now. Rivian plans to eventually equip vehicles with a Max Pack, which is set to roll out later this year. Jon Rettinger said his R1T's range increased by 14 miles at an 85 percent state of charge.

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Well done,Rivian. Jon Rettinger said he loved seeing the extra range. A new Door Ajar notification will alert owners on their phones if a door isn't locked due to it not being fully shut, as well as reduced steering effort to maintain straight-ahead driving on crowned roads.