We need a snow driving mode

[mr_662]

I live in upstate NY and we are just digging out from the storm yesterday.

During the storm I took my wife’s Rivian out for a spin. I found it had a snow mode where it lowers the aggressiveness of the regen breaking and lowers the pickup to avoid the torque spinning wheels and sliding the truck. The weight of the truck, all terrain tires and the snow mode made the Rivian snow driving a dream.

We really need a snow drive mode for the Lightning. I’ve definitely found myself sliding because of blipping the throttle too hard or stepping off the gas to quick and the regen kicking in. It feels like it could be done as a software update.

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[VinnieD365]

Really like this idea.

 

[Mmiketa]

I found standard mode worked really well for snow versus Sport that I keep it in normally.

 

[GarageMahal]

I found standard mode worked really well for snow versus Sport that I keep it in normally.

I do exactly the same and never use one pedal.

 

[Runaway Tractor]

I'd like to see a slider to adjust regen and acceleration from none to maximum to my preference. But I like buttons and knobs.

 

[Heliian]

2 pedal normal mode for the snow.

It doesn't need a snow mode.

Best thing for winter driving is snow tires.

 

[Albern]

I disagree and believe that this is more of a driver problem than a problem with current throttle mapping. Also, regen is fine in winter conditions just as long as you don't treat the throttle like an on-off switch. How else have other EVs with regen and no way to turn off or dial down the inversion strength manage to operate in the snow after all these years?

 

[mr_662]

I don’t think that’s correct. I’ve had advanced driver training due to being in the fire service.

I can drive the Lightning in the snow. I’m just saying the Rivian snow mode makes it levels above the Lightning in the snow.

 

[farmtruck]

I would be game for a Snow Mode. If Ford were to do so, I hope they make so that it can tell the difference between ice, snow, and mud. Traction control has probably gotten me in more trouble in the last 20 years than it has gotten me out of. Turn the traction control OFF when busting a drift or pushing mud stupid!

 

[Ryanhu1234]

I also live in the lake effect snow area of New York and was surprised when looking in the drive mode tab that there was no snow mode especially since there is a snow flake on the tab!

 

[CdnCGM23]

I found standard mode worked really well for snow versus Sport that I keep it in normally.

This, and turn off one pedal mode!

 

[22legit2quit]

I live in upstate NY and we are just digging out from the storm yesterday.

During the storm I took my wife’s Rivian out for a spin. I found it had a snow mode where it lowers the aggressiveness of the regen breaking and lowers the pickup to avoid the torque spinning wheels and sliding the truck. The weight of the truck, all terrain tires and the snow mode made the Rivian snow driving a dream.

We really need a snow drive mode for the Lightning. I’ve definitely found myself sliding because of blipping the throttle too hard or stepping off the gas to quick and the regen kicking in. It feels like it could be done as a software update.

We just had 10 inches or so across most of Arkansas and it drove like a tank. I kept it in normal all the time, one pedal driving at your own risk. Even in heavy accumulation with additional falling no issues.

 

[FirstF150InCasco]

This, and turn off one pedal mode!

Exactly. That's the solution.

 

[Henry Ford]

Exactly. That's the solution.

I think "option" is a more appropriate word than "solution." 1PD and 2PD can control the vehicle exactly the same. It's up to the user to decide which mode they are comfortable with.

 

[Adventureboy]

This is my third winter in all kinds of slippery, snowy and icy conditions. I use Standard mode in OPD with proper winter tires and love it. No additional mode is needed. The traction control works awesome in slippery conditions and we get really icy conditions here. As with any vehicle in the snow and ice, slow and easy movements on the pedals make all the difference regardless if you use OPD or not. Just know not to take your foot completely off the accelerator if you hit a patch of ice. Same method as driving a standard transmission with ICE.

Keep the rubber side down.

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