R2 Pricing, Options, All Info Coming March 12 (confirms Rivian) The wait is almost over The first R2 variant, featuring dual motors and all-wheel drive, launches this spring We’ll be sharing full details—pricing, options and more—on March 12 That’s just 4 weeks and 2 days from today But who’s counting? *Prototype vehicles shown Final design, equipment
Update: Georgia factory construction begins 2026, with R2 R3 R3X . . . Could be a while before the R2s start rolling out Georgia Rivian plant to resume construction After a pause due to high costs, the electric vehicle manufacturer anticipates work on the project near Atlanta to begin in 2026
2026 R2 pricing, range specs! $57,990 Performance Launch Edition . . . It's no longer on the Arstechnica site but I had it cached in my RSS reader R2 Performance Launch Edition $57,990 excluding $1,495 delivery 87 9 kWh battery 330-mile range 29 mins (10 to 80 percent) 656 hp 609 lb-ft Matrix LED headlights 21" inch wheels Heated ventilated front seats
Report: VW forms task force to deal with Rivian software JV partnership . . . Rivian and VW Group Technologies In late 2024, the two automakers formalized their partnership, with the German company committing an investment of up to $5 8 billion in the US EV maker In turn, Volkswagen adopts Rivian‘s zonal architecture and software stack for its future electric vehicles
All 4 Rivian battery packs usable kWh capacity posted (Standard vs . . . The real question is whether less battery capacity lessens the load on the cooling system such that Rivian will open up the charging curve on them a bit The Taycan refresh looks to be around 95 kWh usable (yes, 800V) but able to do 300 kW through 65% SoC Kia is doing 240 kW on their ~70 kWh usable packs It sure seems it's not a capacity problem, but a cooling problem for Rivian If the
2026 Rivian R1S R1T Pricing Announced - rivianforums. com Rivian probably could have done something similar for the Trimotor and dual max by dropping the price for both (say ~$5k) and raise the lower models more (~$1K on Dual large) Also I still say Rivian needs to introduce stripped down "Pro" model based on the standard R1T with a single motor around $60K for 2026
Rivian R2 manual door release redesigned to address safety concerns Rivian Plans EV Door Redesign to Address Safety Concerns By Emily Chang and Edward Ludlow October 3, 2025 at 7:28 AM PDT Rivian Automotive Inc is reworking a key element of its vehicle doors after employees and customers raised concerns over potential safety issues with the current design, according to people familiar with the matter
New Official Rivian Adventure Network and Charging Station Info The Rivian Adventure Network will grow to more than 3,500 fast chargers at over 600 sites by the end of 2023 Each site will have multiple chargers and will be conveniently located on highways and main roads, often by cafes and shops These DC fast chargers will be for Rivian owners only, with details on pricing and associated programs coming soon Rivian Adventure Network will be powered by
The Rivian R2 Reviews are Here!!! 656 HP, 609 lb-ft Rivian is building these to make money at $45-50k The pack sizes in ABRP track with the need for lower cost, and track with range estimates provided previously 300 miles of range from a 95 kWh pack is 3 2 mi kWh It is definitely a reasonable EPA efficiency number for the size and shape of the R2 Yeah, sounds about right with those numbers