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ebellinder2's latest activity
ebellinder2
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NY_Rob's post
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Unplugging for Thunderstorms & Lightning?
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Yes there have been Rivians and other EV's that have been damaged while plugged in during electrical storms. If you have advance...
Tuesday at 6:09 AM
ebellinder2
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Robot Overlord's post
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Owners' experience with original jack
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I would not trust any bent/deformed jack, especially with a vehicle as heavy as a Rivian. Not planning to use the OEM jack - I have the...
Monday at 7:57 AM
ebellinder2
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UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan's post
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XCARE Warranty. When to start it?
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IMO wait until you are closer to needing it. No point tying up funds now, before you can actually use the extended warranty.
Monday at 5:26 AM
ebellinder2
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Eric9610's post
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June 9 - R2 order invites, first customer deliveries and demo drives begin!
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Knowing that in the shareholder report it’s 26k total cars this year. To start my guess is batches of 1-2k
Saturday at 2:50 PM
ebellinder2
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UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan's post
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R2 non-powered frunk is a mistake?
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Even w/o attachment point, it’d be an easy DIY. Drill a hole in the plastic panel, attach strap with low profile hardware and make sure...
Jun 4, 2026
ebellinder2
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RivAW's post
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R2 non-powered frunk is a mistake?
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I could count on my hands how many times I have used my R!T frunk in 3.5 years. Additionally, the whole point of the R2 is to cut...
Jun 4, 2026
ebellinder2
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lefkonj's post
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R2 non-powered frunk is a mistake?
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I am indifferent to it being powered. I get why some would want it but for how infrequently it is used I don't care either way. A...
Jun 4, 2026
ebellinder2
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Nadus's post
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R2 non-powered frunk is a mistake?
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I'm guessing you're a rare outlier who uses the frunk that often. That's a bummer for you, but I doubt 90% of owners will be in their...
Jun 4, 2026
ebellinder2
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Count Orlok's post
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Mark Rober teases R2 modification
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this guy gives weasels a bad name.
Jun 4, 2026
ebellinder2
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Jeremy3292's post
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Mark Rober teases R2 modification
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Yeah massive POS for clickbait views. And not just clickbait - deceived on purpose to pump a bankrupt LIDAR company now. Disengaged...
Jun 4, 2026
ebellinder2
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ukyank's post
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Mark Rober teases R2 modification
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Sad this guy has completely transformed into a super douche
Jun 4, 2026
ebellinder2
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Mellowyellow's post
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Mark Rober teases R2 modification
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Roof mounted nerf gun
Jun 4, 2026
ebellinder2
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Luvolbikes's post
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R2 as our only car
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I have never been comfortable with only one vehicle regardless of ICE or E. My Chevy Volt Equinox ev, and R1t have all been 100%...
Jun 3, 2026
ebellinder2
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SLATE EV Truck / SUV Info & News
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^ Amazing progress for sure!! Best of luck to Slate :)
May 29, 2026
ebellinder2
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Eric_partman's post
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Service Center Kinda Sucks?
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No I wouldn’t have been more mad because I expect it to fail at some point. I don’t expect rivian to work on my car and then get alerts...
May 28, 2026
ebellinder2
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2027 R1T
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Rivians model year stays with the calendar year. A 2026 is a 2026 all of the year. Not Iike other manufacturers that start in mid year...
May 28, 2026
ebellinder2
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Dark-Fx's post
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June 9 - R2 order invites, first customer deliveries and demo drives begin!
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Batches? We don't need no stinkin' batches!
May 27, 2026
ebellinder2
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Dave Cundiff's post
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Ferrari Luce?????
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I've never been a Ferrari fan, and we certainly don't have a Ferrari budget, but I think the Ferrari Luce looks great! Current Ferrari...
May 26, 2026
ebellinder2
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lefkonj's post
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R1S vs R2 = Tier 1 Luxury vs Entry Level EV?
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The quality of the R2 will be similar to the R1. They are reducing the cost of the vehicle by removing certain features that cost...
May 26, 2026
ebellinder2
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R1S vs R2 = Tier 1 Luxury vs Entry Level EV?
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Pretty sure the R2 has a powered rear hatch/ tailgate
May 25, 2026
ebellinder2
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Mos Eisley's post
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R1S vs R2 = Tier 1 Luxury vs Entry Level EV?
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They actually used the word “inferior”? Somebody from Tesla snuck in to Rivian sales? sounds like somebody poorly trained and desperate...
May 25, 2026
ebellinder2
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Mellowyellow's post
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Frozen R2 shows rear wiper in "Up" position for ice / snow conditions (built-in heater at work)
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Look at those testing conditions. There’s not a wiper or heating element on earth that would do well in those circumstances.
May 24, 2026
ebellinder2
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SolidTHX1138's post
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Frozen R2 shows rear wiper in "Up" position for ice / snow conditions (built-in heater at work)
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I think people may be making too much of a big deal out of the rear wiper. I think the great thing about the wiper is that it's hidden...
May 24, 2026
ebellinder2
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DuoRivian's post
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R2 Standard Interior loses: ventilated seats, rear heated seats, torch flashlight
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The spread between the AWD standard and Premium is like $2k and you get quite a bit for that money.
May 24, 2026
ebellinder2
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Nixapatfan's post
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R2 Standard Interior loses: ventilated seats, rear heated seats, torch flashlight
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It's all about the small medium large sales tactic to make you purchase the highest trim level as it looks like a bargain compared to...
May 24, 2026
ebellinder2
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SeaMonkey80's post
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R2 Jack Point Design - Potential Issues / Challenges
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@Mark_AZR1T, I understand that this would be a good opportunity to create and sell new jack pucks for the R2. But, for those of us who...
May 24, 2026
ebellinder2
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tivoboy's post
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We will know our R2 delivery by the end of June.
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I think none of us know at this point, and I doubt the AI has been informed about company internal plans. that said. Marketing 101...
May 22, 2026
ebellinder2
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macb00kemdanno's post
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We will know our R2 delivery by the end of June.
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That's different. You put in a RESERVATION. All I did was check out the trade-in value on my current car...
May 22, 2026
ebellinder2
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Dark-Fx's post
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We will know our R2 delivery by the end of June.
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Rivian Assistant said Rivian was going to start production on the R3X at the end of this year. I chose not to believe it.
May 22, 2026
ebellinder2
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UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan's post
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Why stock getting hammered last few days?
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Effects of an unresolved war spreading. While Rivian doesn't build ICE, many of the components that are needed to build an EV are still...
May 19, 2026
ebellinder2
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Why stock getting hammered last few days?
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Be patient. The market is waiting for actual sales to occur. I thing the pent up demand is obvious. Now Rivian needs to execute well...
May 19, 2026
ebellinder2
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Jeremy3292's post
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R2 Rivian Portable Charger for $400?
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Do you avoid using all Tesla superchargers too? Tesla makes great products and has many wonderful employees. The mobile connector and...
May 17, 2026
ebellinder2
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Thebandit's post
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R2 will be my first EV, so what L2 charger should I get?
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I am absolutely not going to trust an outlet for long term charging, especially if I'm going to be bringing the portable charger with me...
May 17, 2026
ebellinder2
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R2 will be my first EV, so what L2 charger should I get?
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Have had two of them in use for many years now. ( one has powered my R1 T for past 4 years) Excellent design and tech support
May 16, 2026
ebellinder2
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R2 will be my first EV, so what L2 charger should I get?
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Tesla UWC THE GOAT
May 16, 2026
ebellinder2
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soysaucing's post
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R2 Configurator is Live! 🎉 What's your configuration?
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HALF the performance colors are "premium" at 2k. Ridiculous. You really gonna make black a premium color? R1 owners are willing to pay...
May 16, 2026
ebellinder2
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SANZC02's post
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Confirmed: R2 reservation holders will be invited to configure orders in June
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My guess is test drives come after deliveries start. They will have a lot of people willing to take delivery without a test drive. I...
May 16, 2026
ebellinder2
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rfkxyz's post
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Confirmed: R2 reservation holders will be invited to configure orders in June
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And perhaps only for those that declared interest in LE. Other models/trims may not appear until later in 2026 and into 2027.
May 16, 2026
ebellinder2
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Great Gatsby's post
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Confirmed: R2 reservation holders will be invited to configure orders in June
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The better question is...when in June? Bets on it being June 30th?
May 16, 2026
ebellinder2
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cohall's post
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Confirmed: R2 reservation holders will be invited to configure orders in June
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pdawg612 is not somebody that I would be friends with. Also, the June configuration timeline has been official since the big "reveal"...
May 16, 2026
ebellinder2
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CharonPDX's post
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Portable charger and adapters will only be free in certain states (for R2).....
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Interesting. There's nothing in the CARB EV rules that require this. Plenty of other EV makers don't provide these to buyers in CARB...
May 15, 2026
ebellinder2
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mellowthecat's post
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"Design Yours" link on R2 website
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Isn’t this the purpose of Internet forums?
May 14, 2026
ebellinder2
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electruck's post
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R2 Resale Market
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Also consider that the typical R2 buyer will be shopping a lower price point which will inherently cap how much over market they are...
May 11, 2026
ebellinder2
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R2 Resale Market
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I don’t think there’s any reason for paying a markup. There will be many capable EVs hitting the market at the same time, and I think...
May 11, 2026
ebellinder2
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Nixapatfan's post
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Jacking with underside panels removed-jack pads required?
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As others have pointed out you'll still want a set of pucks. I always pre attach magnetic ones every time I go for a state inspection or...
May 10, 2026
ebellinder2
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Bongorivian's post
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Clicking sound when 2023 R1S wakes up
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That’s strange. Not normal.
May 7, 2026
ebellinder2
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Time2Roll's post
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Unexpected service center challenges
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Like any gasser loan vehicle go to a station that has the fuel and pay. Maybe even return it with more range than when it was given.
May 3, 2026
ebellinder2
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electruck's post
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Ohmmu Announces BT19 Sodium 12V Batteries for Rivians: Thoughts?
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well, their first attempt at solving this for Rivian didn't work out so well and that product is no longer even being offered. why...
May 1, 2026
ebellinder2
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electruck's post
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Ohmmu Announces BT19 Sodium 12V Batteries for Rivians: Thoughts?
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I find it interesting that they are so confident in the performance of this battery that they are still cross-selling the Ancel battery...
May 1, 2026
ebellinder2
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ndmiller's post
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Ohmmu Announces BT19 Sodium 12V Batteries for Rivians: Thoughts?
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There is a difference between charging parameters of lead acid, AGM, LIonand I'm sure Sodium batteries. I wouldn't expect Rivian...
May 1, 2026
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