Rivian's infinite battery charging loophole
Move the liftgate 1000 times and you've got power back. The electric struts fire up briefly every time it opens, trickling juice into the rear lights.
So if your R1S dies completely, there's your backup plan. Tedious as hell, but technically viable.
If you completely power down your Rivian R1S and manually move the liftgate, the electric struts will momentarily power the rear lights.
Rivian's mechanical energy recovery system accidentally creates the worst emergency charging method ever designed.
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