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R2 Reservation List Tracker + Stats 📊
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We just got the notice last night. They said they will send out the ORDERING process email sometime in the next week. My wife has...
Friday at 2:26 PM
defcon888
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Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive
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I agree. We have a RAV4 prime with CarPlay and to be honest it’s just “meh”. I think Rivian has improved with every update
Thursday at 12:58 PM
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Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive
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Based on your nitpicking I’m not sure any vehicle from any carmaker would work for you. While you might have a point or two…”watermelon”??
Thursday at 12:55 PM
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Esker Silver R2 finally marketed by Rivian! Hi-res official images (Updated With More)
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I don’t know where you live, or if you have to park outside for any length of time, but darker exterior and interior colors absorb a...
Wednesday at 12:49 PM
defcon888
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Question regarding R2 order/delivery
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thank you for you response. Our R1T is a May of 2023 delivery, Quad motor, Large battery with 56,000k on it. We are hoping for about $46k
Wednesday at 9:14 AM
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I was quoted just under $46k for my 2022 R1T with about 52k miles. I was quoted about $22k for my 2021 Model Y with close to 90k miles...
Wednesday at 9:12 AM
defcon888
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Esker Silver R2 finally marketed by Rivian! Hi-res official images (Updated With More)
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I had to talk my wife off the edge of getting an all black one (when we order). BLack shows all the dirt and sratches. She said that she...
Wednesday at 7:25 AM
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Esker Silver R2 finally marketed by Rivian! Hi-res official images (Updated With More)
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Okay, that's nice. But it's still gray. 😆
Wednesday at 7:24 AM
defcon888
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Question regarding R2 order/delivery
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What did give you for your trade-in?. We have a Gen1 R1T and love it, but we would like to trade it in when we get the invite
Wednesday at 7:22 AM
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Charging w/portable battery?
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It all depends on how large of a capacity battery pack you have. Unless you already have one it’s probably a lot cheaper to carry a...
Wednesday at 7:20 AM
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Anyone have R2 highway driving range to share? (I'm sure the color you picked looks great)
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There's only one person in the entire forum who as identified themselves as having taken delivery. It's way too early to crowd source...
Wednesday at 7:18 AM
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Anyone have R2 highway driving range to share? (I'm sure the color you picked looks great)
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Thanks, I've actually had EVs as my main vehicle for almost 9 years but my wife only rarely driven mine. When I rarely drive hers, I...
Wednesday at 7:11 AM
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A key fact that maybe your wife isn't considering: Draw your line out four hours. Now, where are the chargers along that route? She...
Wednesday at 7:11 AM
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Anyone have R2 highway driving range to share? (I'm sure the color you picked looks great)
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I like your comparison. I live about 145 miles from work and I am in the office 3 days a week and stay locally. My employer has 14 L2...
Wednesday at 7:10 AM
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The case for an EV will almost never be won on road trips. The road trip case is the one compromise you make owning an EV - It just...
Wednesday at 7:04 AM
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I'm curious what's driving the 4-hour drive time requirement. Is it range anxiety? Have you owned an EV before? For the average...
Wednesday at 6:55 AM
defcon888
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Stick with solar brand for home charger?
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We have a Lectron NEMA 14-50 Level 2 EV Charger that we have used for 5 years and our 14-50 is on the outside of our house. The charger...
Jun 21, 2026
defcon888
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Explain to me like I’m 5…is software really that hard?
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Reading these comments are informative. We are on the reservation list but will probably hold off until end of the year to upgrade. Not...
Jun 21, 2026
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R2 Charge port door
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These are the same people that drive into their garage with the bikes on top.
Jun 18, 2026
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R2 Charge port door
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You could look in the side mirror and see if it's open
Jun 18, 2026
defcon888
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R2 order timeline data point: VIN assigned in "Steps" stage
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We are still waiting.....my wife and I are ok with it. We are going to trade in the R1T we have owned for 3 years and get the R2S. THe...
Jun 17, 2026
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R2 order timeline data point: VIN assigned in "Steps" stage
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I leased an R1S last September. I reserved the R2 on day 1. Received invite today. Ordered today. Anticipating 4 to 8 weeks to...
Jun 17, 2026
defcon888
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R2 Launch Edition expectations
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We reserved within minutes of the window opening back in March of 2024…..and we still haven’t got an email yet to start the process
Jun 16, 2026
defcon888
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R2 order timeline data point: VIN assigned in "Steps" stage
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Question about the invite: We were also a "first few minutes" reservation holder. I watched the full 2+ hours of the reveal. We...
Jun 14, 2026
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My R2 Delivered (VIN 0686) - First Photo 📸
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That really stinks. We have had our R1T for over 3 years and has been an amazing vehicle (well, after the inital 3 weeks it was in the...
Jun 11, 2026
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My R2 Delivered (VIN 0686) - First Photo 📸
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But how did you get it so fast. Did they contact you weeks ago?
Jun 11, 2026
defcon888
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My R2 Delivered (VIN 0686) - First Photo 📸
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Congrats. Which version did you get? (i.e. Battery Pack, extras etc) We are on the list to get ours. I think we were one of the first...
Jun 11, 2026
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Rivian Assistant can properly pronounce Spanish names!
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New Mexico will be a great test.....well, pretty much Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California (southern mainly).
May 18, 2026
defcon888
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Autonomy won’t reengage
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$50/month?......wow. I did not know they are charging for it, then again, I don't use anything other than cruise control.....I am way...
May 18, 2026
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Back in an R1T after a few years away...
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Congrats and welcome back to the Rivian family. I take it it will be a Gen2?. We have had oour Blue R1T Gen1 since May of 2023 and...
May 18, 2026
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116/119 275/50R22 Michelin Defender LTX M/S2
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We have those tires as well. I like them alot, but the one thing that is different than the stock PIrelli's is they are a tad bit noisy...
May 7, 2026
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