R2 Wish List?

[Viking80]

One can dream, right?

Samsung has announced a new type of fast-charging long-range (600+ miles / 1000km) solid state battery that should go into production in 2027 and will first be featured on high-end vehicles. PCMag link.

Rivian: Please consider a path towards those batteries in the years to come.

These announcements are worthless without details. Rivian could make a 600+ mile range vehicle now. Just double the battery size and boom done. You probably won’t want to buy that vehicle though. It’ll have worse performance due to the added weight. It’ll cost 40% more (rough estimate don’t get hung up on it). And Rivian definitely doesn’t want make vehicle because it’ll be a very low volume seller.

Battery energy density is going up slightly with minor tweaks. But there is no major COST EFFECTIVE game changing battery on the near horizon. Solid state has been talked about for a decade or more and no one has brought a reasonable cost cell to market yet.

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[Epicloop]

That the R3(X) comes out first.

 

[ElEsido]

I repeat myself, but it's really nagging on me. Planning the next trip in our Skoda Yeti (from Switzerland to Portugal, 2 weeks +) and what I really would like in my next car are
Fold-Flat Front Seats, please!

 

[AltaTruck]

Having had a Subaru BRAT and five Bajas over the years, Please build an R2T !!!

 

[bradrh]

NO fold flat front seats! Yes fold flat back seats and lots of room to put bikes inside

 

[Monet3333]

Would like to see a USB C port near the rear view mirror for accessories like radar detector or dash cam.

 

[swampyr2]

Offroad package (lift, underbody, spare tire)
Tri motor, large battery
sunroof or removable roof to go along with the roll down window
cooled seats
tow hook
outlets in the rear

 

[All Rived Up]

- Heads Up Display
- Retractable Cover for the Glass Roof
- Charge Port on the Front Passenger Side
- A "Coastable" Regen Mode
- Actual Satellite Radio (Sirius XM)
- Different Interior & Exterior Color Options from the R1
- More RAN Charging Locations
- A more Unique name other than "R2"

 

[Jabbahop]

We are happy R1S owners but as empty nesters with a dog, the car is a bit overkill (size) for us and never use the 3rd row. We are probably ourliers but would love a roadtrip focused premium version of R2.

- much improved efficiency over R1
- much improved DC charging curve
- 400 + mile range
- Similar comfort seats (massage would be great)
- Quiet @ speed
- AWD

 

[Uncle Dude]

My main wish - hit the stated price. If they don’t, I'm likely out.

 

[ElEsido]

Quoting myself:

Please give us physical buttons and switches and knobs to control driving relevant functions without looking at any display, but just by touch. One button/switch/dial should have only one function. Keep it simple for us when we're busy driving.

VW has seen the light, hope Rivian also converts:
Volkswagen Bringing Back Physical Buttons, Says Removing Them Was a Mistake

 

[emoore]

Quoting myself:


VW has seen the light, hope Rivian also converts:
Volkswagen Bringing Back Physical Buttons, Says Removing Them Was a Mistake

Highly doubtful Rivian will be adding any buttons. They are trying to cut costs not add complexity and costs to their builds.

 

[V-Pops]

• Air suspension option
• 300+ mile battery in dual motor AWD version
• 250+kW charge rate
• Customizable door lock chimes (like Model Y)
• Apple Podcast capability in UI
• Retractable sunshade
• Fog light option
• 2-3 interior color options
• Rear passenger seat fold buttons from hatch area
• Satellite view in GPS

 

[FSR2]

Wishlist are:

• Rivian Driver Assist - work on any road (like Tesla). Even basic Autopilot on any road
• 120 outlets in the back
• More reliable Phone Key

 

[JasonK]

Please allow third party auto mechanics to become certified to work on Rivian R2s. Or better yet all Rivians. I live 400+ miles from the nearest Rivian service center. It worries me being so far from a service center. Pluss this would be more affordable and Rivian should know the people who are interested in the R2 or R3 are looking to save money. This would also help overcome Rivians service shortcomings.

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