Chevy Silverado EV vs Rivian R1T: How two EVs handled the iconic Mint 400 off-road race

Chevy Silverado EV vs. Rivian R1T: How two EVs handled the iconic Mint 400 off-road race | TechCrunch

Something special went down in the desert outside of Las Vegas this weekend: Two EVs took on the Mint 400 for the first time. Since the Mint 400 launched

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SEV handily beats the Rivian. Not bad for an old proto 8WT.

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The truck crossed the finish line with a 40% state of charge. That means it averaged .6 miles/kWh — a bit better than the team was expecting. It took the team 2 hours and 10 minutes to complete the course, so their average speed was about 34 miles per hour. Not too shabby for a big ol’ truck ... “We just cruised,” said Stielow “No problems at all.”

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Yes, the Rivian has to charge its 149 kWh battery to make the two laps and luckily there is a 350 kW charger just a mere quarter-mile from the race course. The team only has to enter and exit the course at the same point.

I arrived at a scene of controlled chaos.

The R1T blew an air spring at race mile 50 or so.

The Rivian competed in the EV Production class; the Chevrolet, as a vehicle that is currently not offered to the public, was in the EV Open class. And each truck was in a class of one ... Regardless, since both trucks finished, both are considered class winners and will take home a first place trophy.

Chevy Silverado EV vs. Rivian R1T: How two EVs handled the iconic Mint 400 off-road race | TechCrunch

Chevy Silverado EV vs Rivian R1T: How two EVs handled the iconic Mint 400 off-road race

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