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Accidentally canceled reservation instead of demo drive!!
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This. Also the conversion rate of reservations will be lower than most think. If Rivian can ramp up production like they say, I...
Tuesday at 1:39 PM
blipit
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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Two negatives that have stuck out in reviews, sound system not very good. Wind noise at highway speeds, near top of windows.
Tuesday at 1:37 PM
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June 9 - R2 order invites, first customer deliveries and demo drives begin!
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yeah, my 2025 R1S max pack performance lease is less than that. If I get an R2 LE I will just buy it and trade in my Model Y to offset...
Tuesday at 8:21 AM
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June 9 - R2 order invites, first customer deliveries and demo drives begin!
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No option LE is $1,000+/month lease with $3k+ due at signing(when you include taxes). Rivian wants customers buying early production...
Tuesday at 8:01 AM
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June 9 - R2 order invites, first customer deliveries and demo drives begin!
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Yeah with no options in SoCal. It is $1,039/month with $3,381 due at signing. No the advertised lease is with $3500 down. Total...
Tuesday at 7:44 AM
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Planning to lease R2. Assuming 65k out the door price, what will a lease look like?
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Official now...for the $600/month dreamers it was never happening. Perf (no options) $57,990 - $829/month with $5,724 due at signing...
Tuesday at 7:31 AM
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Rival: EX60 Configurator opening this month
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My comparable builds each trim, as those are the two trims I would be interested in. R2 Prem - $60,245 +dest EX60 P10 Plus - $63k +dest...
May 18, 2026
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Rival: EX60 Configurator opening this month
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Very compelling offerings. Great pricing. P10 AWD seems to be direct comparison to R2 Prem. Interior and paint no additional cost on...
May 18, 2026
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R2 Configurator is Live! 🎉 What's your configuration?
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LE seems like a good deal, while they last. My Premium R2 spec is $63.2k with dest. Honestly not far from my iX3 spec I keep building...
May 17, 2026
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Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out
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Macan EV has been at US dealers nearly 2 years and is now not selling very well(like most EVs in US). But Macan EV customers who bought...
May 11, 2026
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I am sure BMW will get more competitive when the introduction phase is over. The R1 has been out for 3-4 years so the lease should be...
May 11, 2026
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Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out
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Yup. By end of year, typical 10%+ off plus any incentives will be norm. Leases will be subvented as well.
May 11, 2026
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Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out
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Enjoyed this review of the iX3. This charging curve is niiiice!
May 7, 2026
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Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out
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Ultimate range spec would be a 50sdrive (rwd). But I don't think BMW is going to produce it. That spec could be 465+ mile EPA.
May 7, 2026
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@manitou202: I just did the same for an MSport Pro. 434 miles of range for the U.S. I've been away from this forum for a while after...
May 7, 2026
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Just made a reservation. Assuming I'll be contact by our dealership shortly. Went with Eucalyptus Green, with the reddish brown...
May 7, 2026
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Another thing to consider is that Tesla and Rivian both use the 5-cycle testing method for EPA testing, which inflates numbers a bit...
May 6, 2026
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Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out
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For US market, iX3 is likely the best EV road tripper you can order right now. New Cayenne EV probably peak, but at double the...
May 6, 2026
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Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out
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Definitely fair. The iX3 50xdrive has 114 mile more range than the R2 Prem AWD. That is massive...32% more range. The iX3 reviews...
May 6, 2026
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More R2 models coming and R2X possible says RJ Scaringe (Reuters News)
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R2X trim will likely take a big hit to range.
May 6, 2026
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Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out
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434 mile EPA is quite impressive. Yup, Once they are through early adopters. Typical BMW 10+% off plus any incentives will be the...
May 6, 2026
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434 mile range with 20-inch wheels and summer tires. 399 miles with 21-inch wheels and all season tires. Very impressive. That should...
May 6, 2026
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Or they are awaiting to update everything on 6th May when the configurator goes live.
Apr 30, 2026
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Going to get myself on a list with the local BMW dealership today. I hate that I have to go through a dealership for the iX3, but I...
Apr 30, 2026
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That’s impressive. I wish the iX5 can accommodate 7 people. I’d seriously consider replacing our R1S if it did
Apr 29, 2026
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Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out
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They seem to be leading in EV specs for the legacy brands. The new i3 with 440 miles and 400kw charging is another example. It just...
Apr 29, 2026
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People generally dismissed BMW when it came out with the i3 EV in 2013. I think BMW is going to get the last laugh with the i3x. It...
Apr 29, 2026
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Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out
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The $60k 50 xdrive is only one battery size(112kwh), so nothing really to be paranoid about. The ranges will vary by wheel size, like...
Apr 29, 2026
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Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out
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BMW iX3 40 sdrive and xdrive both will start under $55k. The 50 xdrive with 400+ mile range starts at $60k. Pulled from BMW press...
Apr 29, 2026
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2027 Rivian R2 EPA Certification w/ specs (range, battery capacity, charging rate, efficiency etc.)
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IMO the bigger deal is the charging. If you compare to an iX3 or an EX60: iX3 400 EPA miles (2 cycle) 10% - 80% = 280 EPA miles 10% -...
Apr 9, 2026
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2027 Rivian R2 EPA Certification w/ specs (range, battery capacity, charging rate, efficiency etc.)
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Seems like that would be the case when you first read it. The better way to think about it is that the 2 cycle is consistently more...
Apr 9, 2026
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2027 Rivian R2 EPA Certification w/ specs (range, battery capacity, charging rate, efficiency etc.)
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Yeah these numbers seem overly optimistic.(What cycle test these brands choose does make it difficult to compare.) According to these...
Apr 9, 2026
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R3 range Estimates
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Nissan now gets 303miles with $29,990 Leaf. 300+mile range is ending up being the benchmark minimum. New car launches, you don't...
Mar 20, 2026
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WSJ: Tesla Faces Expanded U.S. Probe Over Self-Driving Performance in Poor Weather
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I feel like this comes up every now and then and then nothing comes off it. Feel how you want about Tesla, they are paving the way for...
Mar 20, 2026
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I can only base it on the listed prices on the BMW UK site, along with configuring it to my liking with options and pricing. I can also...
Mar 20, 2026
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2027 BMW i3 EV revealed with 440 miles range
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Dealerships also do have a plus...providing a traditional service center that is reliable, with many more locations. I have owned...
Mar 18, 2026
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2027 BMW i3 EV revealed with 440 miles range
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Not really. Trim vs trim level, pricing is more along the lines of this: iX3 40sdrive ~ $50k iX3 40xdrive ~ $55k iX3 50xdrive ~...
Mar 18, 2026
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2027 BMW i3 EV revealed with 440 miles range
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Where are the Pros? Or because its BMW, you don't think any??? - $50K is not outrageous for any BMW - Fastest charging speed depends...
Mar 18, 2026
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2027 BMW i3 EV revealed with 440 miles range
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I like it a lot, BMW is on a roll. Specs look class leading like the iX3.
Mar 18, 2026
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Am I the only one who thinks anything less than 400mi of range is legacy at this point?
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Getting worried with the amount of people in this thread with bladder issues. You definitely should not have to use the restroom every...
Mar 17, 2026
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Am I the only one who thinks anything less than 400mi of range is legacy at this point?
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Nissan Leaf now being the least expensive with 300+ mile range. 2026 Nissan Leaf (303 miles, $29,990)
Mar 16, 2026
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Coastal Cloud Interior Not Available with R2 Launch Edition
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Hi all, I once again emailed and confirmed with Rivian this morning that the white interior will NOT be available at the launch of R2 in...
Mar 16, 2026
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2027 R2 Reveal! Specs, Pricing, Range, Dimensions, Wallpapers, Colors, Interiors
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Going by the amount of confusion about things on this forum. They left a lot of questions unanswered. The planned live stream would...
Mar 15, 2026
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