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Rivian R2 Range Tested Until It Died: Here's How Far It Went At 70 MPH

A YouTuber tested the Rivian R2 at 70 mph until it died. Here's how much R2 range you can expect during highway road trips.

InsideEVs · Jul 29

The Rivian R2 Is A Charging Beast. But It's 'Just Fine' At Road Tripping

Rivian stuck with 400-volt battery architecture for the R2 to save costs but that hasn't weakened its ability to charge quickly at all, thanks to 600-amps.

InsideEVs · Jul 27

Here's How You Jump Start A Completely Dead Rivian

Is your Rivian battery dead? Here's a quick explainer on how to jumpstart the low-voltage battery and charge the main battery.

InsideEVs · Jan 18

2025 Porsche Taycan 70-MPH Range Test: Way Better Than Advertised

I've already written about how the base model Porsche Taycan with the long-range battery is among the best road-trip EVs on sale. That story focused on charging performance. Specifically, that a killer range figure doesn't tell the whole story, because charging speed matters just as much. But if range alone…

InsideEVs · Oct 29, 2024

This Test Proves That The Porsche Taycan Is The Best Road-Trip EV

You may think that the best EV for a road trip is the one with the longest range. But it's not that simple, as this new test shows.

InsideEVs · Oct 22, 2024

This Brand New Nissan Leaf Has Been Bricked For Two Months

Out of Spec leased a brand new Nissan Leaf. Less than 500 miles later, it died, and it's stayed dead for over two months.

InsideEVs · Oct 12, 2024

New Tesla Model 3 Blows Past EPA Estimate In Range Test

It also goes way, way further than the previous-generation Model 3 in the latest range test from Out Of Spec Reviews.

InsideEVs · Sep 13, 2024

Maserati GranTurismo EV Review: Great To Drive, With Lousy Software

Out of Spec drives the $200,000 electric Maserati convertible. It's great to drive, but a bad software experience dulls some of its shine.

InsideEVs · Sep 7, 2024

This Brand New Nissan Leaf Stranded Its Owner

The Leaf is supposed to be one of the more proven, reliable EVs. But Out Of Spec's has already bricked itself, leaving the driver stranded.

InsideEVs · Aug 15, 2024

Bricked: This VinFast VF8 Stranded A Reviewer For Days, Then Fixed Itself

They were 500 miles from the nearest service center, and VinFast's inability to help is a cautionary tale to out-of-state buyers.

InsideEVs · Aug 14, 2024