To get a better idea of how much range the Rivian R1T may lose while hauling, Out of Spec Reviews loads up the electric truck to its maximum payload capacity. Knowing that electric trucks lose around 50 percent of their range while towing, how do you think hauling will impact efficiency?
We've shared on several occasions that trucks lose a significant amount of range while towing, which applies to both gas and electric trucks. However, with the lack of fast-charging infrastructure in many areas, as well as the time it takes to recharge, the impact on the range for electric trucks is more of a concern than it is with gas-powered trucks.
