I Road-Tripped My Rivian R1S in Illinois Winter… Real Range Shocked Me

I took my 2023 Rivian R1S Adventure Large Pack on a real Midwest winter road trip from Peoria to Chicago and back to see how it actually performs in cold Illinois conditions. Cold weather can crush EV range so in this video I track: • Real highway efficiency • Battery % and total range used • Charging speed and cost • Snow / winter driving performance • Comfort, heat usage, and Driver+ experience This isn’t a lab test this is a real Rivian owner road trip in January winter to find out if the R1S can truly handle Midwest driving. If you’re considering a Rivian, own an EV, or are curious about electric road trips in cold weather, this video shows the real-world results. ⸻ 🚙 Vehicle 2023 Rivian R1S Adventure Large Pack Battery Quad Motor AWD ⸻ 📍 Route Peoria, Illinois → Chicago → Return Trip 👍 Subscribe for more Rivian ownership content Winter testing, road trips, charging experiences, and real-world EV ownership in the Midwest.