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My R2 Coastal Interior real, live, in the flesh! (in Midnight R2)
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My R2 is at the Cincinnati Center. Delivery is Tuesday am. It looks REAAAAAALLLLY good
Aug 22, 2026
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Esker Silver R2 vs. LA Silver R1T (side by side photo)
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Happen to catch the R2 in Esker Silver parked next to an R1T in LA Silver outside in direct sunlight. What an upgrade ES is compared to...
Aug 22, 2026
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R2 Color Help Needed
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Borrealis with coastal cloud is the bee’s knees
Aug 8, 2026
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R2 Orders / VIN / Deliveries List Tracker + Stats 📊
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Ordered July 8 VIN assigned Aug 1. Delivery scheduled 8/26. Launch Green w/ 21’s
Aug 5, 2026
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Esker Silver Paint Sample Closeup Photos
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Rivian's paint thickness averages around 3.9 mils, which is considered normal for most vehicles. This thickness is comparable to other...
Aug 4, 2026
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Rivians paint is beautiful! Anyone know the average thickness of Rivians paint?
Aug 4, 2026
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Esker Silver Paint Sample Closeup Photos
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I finally got to demo drive the R2. They had a Catalina Cove and a Glacier White outside and a Half Moon Grey inside at the Fishers...
Aug 4, 2026
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Mos Eisley's post
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R2 Software Update 2026.24.41 - Details
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Link to RivianTrackr details. The R2 2026.24 update expands Lane Change on Command beyond freeways, adds traffic lights, stop signs...
Aug 4, 2026
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Porsche Cayenne EV First-Drive Reviews
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Recent marketing video with the Cayenne Turbo, this is a bit silly but fun to watch.
Aug 4, 2026
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R2 Range Limitations and Rivian's Response
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Tesla now uses more conservative EPA ratings for their cars because of range complaints. Now, it actually is pretty easy to achieve EPA...
Aug 3, 2026
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The adventure angle was a way to create a brand. I don't believe most people care about that component in a vehicle. The EV market is a...
Aug 3, 2026
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5,000+ R2 Production Milestone (VIN 5400 Assigned)
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I am honestly starting to question whether there will even be demand for that amount of output each year. Rivian will need the $45k R2...
Aug 3, 2026
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R2 vs. Model Y (by Car and Driver) -- The R2 steps up to the Model Y plate and delivers a home run in its first at bat
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This post and the YT videos are both MYP vs R2 comparisons. I would like to think MY doesn't exist, that isn't reality. Fwiw, I wouldn't...
Aug 2, 2026
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I believe these reservation numbers are smoke and mirrors for the investors. I would just prefer RJ is not doing the same thing
Aug 2, 2026
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With most EV debuts and their reservation list, they never convert to real numbers. I still remember GM claiming they had 170,000...
Aug 2, 2026
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5,000+ R2 Production Milestone (VIN 5400 Assigned)
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They are starting the 2nd shift by the end of September so they will have a lot of production capacity going into 2027 to make everyone...
Aug 2, 2026
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Same situation with me. Reserved January 2026, with a Nov/Dec. A factory needs to be at 80% output to break even. It seems R2 won't...
Aug 2, 2026
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I think the only actual confirmed reservation count was the 80-some-thousand on day 1. Everything after that is conjecture. Even...
Aug 2, 2026
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Next year is straightforward from a sales perspective. 2028 will be the interesting year as they will have the full 165000 from Normal...
Aug 2, 2026
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I'm wondering how they are going to get to 300,000 units a year out of the GA plant? Hopefully international sales gets them to full...
Aug 2, 2026
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R2 Highway Efficiency Test: Uphill at 75–80 mph, Then a More Civilized 70 mph Run
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I read your subsequent posts but decided to respond to this one. What are the specifics regarding your use case? 30k miles is a lot of...
Aug 2, 2026
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That’s only a rumor. Numbers oft-quoted were anywhere from 50k on up.
Aug 1, 2026
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Are There supposed to be 200,000 reservations?
Aug 1, 2026
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780 Mile R2 Road Trip - Comfortable Ride, Problematic Software, Frustrating Data
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This isn't a scientific, controlled test. It's simply my experience from one long road trip. If you like numbers, they're about halfway...
Jul 31, 2026
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R2 - Real world 259 mile round trip efficiency results (at 100+ degrees)
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I don't see the benefit of neck breaking, off the line power in a non sports car. It also leads me to believe the power delivery is...
Jul 31, 2026
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R2 - Real world 259 mile round trip efficiency results (at 100+ degrees)
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That 20 miles or so stretch of the 10 from Cabazon and Palm Spring can have wildly varied impacts on range. Heading to Palm Spring from...
Jul 31, 2026
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R2 - Real world 259 mile round trip efficiency results (at 100+ degrees)
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Especially with R2 charging performance at the bottom of the pack. Best to arrive at the charger as close to 0% as you can stomach...
Jul 31, 2026
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R2 - Real world 259 mile round trip efficiency results (at 100+ degrees)
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This is a real life test and exactly a route I use. Very useful data points
Jul 31, 2026
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R2 - Real world 259 mile round trip efficiency results (at 100+ degrees)
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Considering temps, your HVAC settings etc - that's impressive IMO. Thanks for sharing this.
Jul 31, 2026
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R2 - Real world 259 mile round trip efficiency results (at 100+ degrees)
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Not every test needs to be 70mph. There are plenty of mountain roads near me that are 55 mph with 30 mph turns. You're not going to...
Jul 31, 2026
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You can never go by average speed on the screen. If you stop at all it counts that as 0mph and drastically brings it down, same as stop...
Jul 31, 2026
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R2 - Real world 259 mile round trip efficiency results (at 100+ degrees)
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Edit: A couple people asked about my wheels, they are the 21 inch Liquid Tungsten All-Season Charged my R2 to 100% and headed out to...
Jul 31, 2026
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Catalina Cove delivery on Friday cancelled?
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Not uncommon. Vehicles are transported via rail from Normal. Clue: The Iran war and ceasefire that never was, its effect on diesel...
Jul 30, 2026
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Having spent time in a Turbo with PCNA, its the best riding SUV I have driven. Build quality, fit, finish, materials are fantastic. No...
Jul 30, 2026
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Coastal Cloud Interior available in August?
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I received my invitation to order the R2 approximately three days ago. When I went in to configure and order I selected coastal cloud...
Jul 29, 2026
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Coastal Cloud Interior available in August?
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Its one of the things I am waiting on, but I am waiting on the Borealis in September more.
Jul 29, 2026
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R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec)
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The whole reason rivian made 2 layer R1 batteries is because they were wrong about battery density. They lied about ranges they thought...
Jul 29, 2026
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2027 R2 Performance vs. 2026 Model Y Performance - highway efficiency test (Out of Spec comparison)
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This is when a large OEM with scale can help. There simply isn't enough volume to realistically support the R1 long term. The magic...
Jul 29, 2026
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2027 R2 Performance vs. 2026 Model Y Performance - highway efficiency test (Out of Spec comparison)
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80% capacity (20% degradation) plus never going below 10% and you are at 180 miles. Now imagine winter driving If you want above 300...
Jul 29, 2026
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2027 R2 Performance vs. 2026 Model Y Performance - highway efficiency test (Out of Spec comparison)
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Someone will have to be around to keep R1's going. Just watched a video of a former Rivian employee, he got a repair quote from Rivian...
Jul 29, 2026
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VAG is becoming more intertwined with Rivian with the zonal software JV. It also makes sense for Scout if that ever comes to fruition
Jul 29, 2026
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That’ll never get through this FTC or SEC. And if we roll out into the future, VAG would have to buy up all the DOE loan obligations in...
Jul 29, 2026
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Same, they are not high priorities for me either. IMO these claims are made for capital raises which Rivian just raised $1.32b. Again...
Jul 29, 2026
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Completely fair points. RJ shouldn’t be touting the efficiency being as good as the Model Y when it clearly is not. I’m also skeptical...
Jul 29, 2026
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Sad that it seems range is not one of them:(
Jul 29, 2026
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The GOAT of Rivian R2 reviews IS COMING!
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Point taken. As someone coming from a Model Y, and as someone who heard RJ say that it would match MY efficiency, it's disappointing...
Jul 29, 2026
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For me 230miles of range is sufficient in an EV and there are so many other benefits of the R2 over any other EV. My issue is with RJ...
Jul 29, 2026
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RAN charging how much???
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Same, and F Elon.
Jul 28, 2026
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RAN charging how much???
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Sigh. Which charger are you talking about, SPECIFICALLY. They are all different. There is no one set rate, either for Rivian chargers or...
Jul 28, 2026
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RAN charging how much???
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I’ll pay extra to not have to deal with lines and give Tesla any money. An extra hour of my life and no extra frustration dealing with...
Jul 28, 2026
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