How to plan a Rivian Roadtrip withOUT the stress

About this Video

• Video Title: How to plan a Rivian Roadtrip withOUT the stress
• Channel: Travis Ketchum
• Speakers: Travis Ketchum
• Duration: 00:36:24

Introduction

This video provides a guide for planning a stress-free Rivian road trip, focusing on route planning, charging adapters, network memberships, and essential accessories. The speaker shares his experience and tips for making long EV road trips manageable and enjoyable.

Key Takeaways

• Route Planning: Utilize apps like "A Better Route Planner" for initial route mapping considering charging station density. Then, leverage Rivian's built-in trip planner to fine-tune the route, incorporating preferred stops and charging locations, optimizing charging frequency and state of charge.
• Charging Adapters: The video discusses various adapters: the Rivian mobile charging kit (with 15 amp and Nema 14-50 plugs), a 30-amp RV adapter, and DC fast charging adapters (official Rivian/Tesla adapter and a third-party Typhoon Pro V2). The speaker highlights the importance of having the correct adapters for access to various charging networks (Tesla, Electrify America, etc.).
• Network Memberships: The speaker compares Tesla and Electrify America memberships, noting the cost, discount rates, and limitations of each. He favors Tesla's Supercharger network due to its reliability and widespread availability, despite the extra steps needed to get the discounted rate with their membership. Rivian's Adventure Network is mentioned but deemed less appealing due to higher costs and fewer charging stations.
• Accessories: The video suggests bringing additional drink holders, storage organizers, multiple USB-C cables, and potentially a portable power inverter for charging devices. The speaker also mentions the option of bringing a camping setup for overnight stops, which he's planning to do on his road trip, although not necessarily recommended for everyone.
• Connect Plus Subscription: The speaker advocates for Rivian's Connect Plus subscription for its unlimited hotspot, Google Cast functionality (for entertainment during charging stops), and integrated music streaming. However, he notes limitations with music streaming in areas with poor cell service.